In 2022, following a pandemic-induced hiatus, the iconic Wacken Open Air metal festival in the tiny village of Wacken roared back with over 80,000 attendees, and Canadian rock trio Danko Jones—whose records like A Rock Supreme mix garage punk with hard rock and wry lyrics—emerged as a standout in the lineup. Their hour-long mainstage set launched with the rhythmic punch of "Saturday," rolling into anthems "I Gotta Rock" and "I'm in a Band" that sparked moshing, while soulful cuts "First Date" and "Invisible" lent introspection, wrapping up amid fireworks with "I Think Bad Thoughts." The show, bursting with frontman Danko Jones's charisma and stripped-down yet potent arrangements, drew kudos for its boundless vigor, affirming the band's festival darling status, though some remarked how their rock vibe offered a refreshing counterpoint in a metal-heavy setting