The death metal masters of gore Cannibal Corpse have now been confirmed to take the stage at Wacken 2006, considered by many to be the preeminent annual metal festival in the world.

Many other acts have been confirmed for the festival including Emperor, Children Of Bodom, Celtic Frost, Nevermore, Finntroll, The Apocalyptic Riders, Born Form Pain, In Extremo, SOilwork and Korpklanni.

'Hate', the tenth album from Cannibal Corpse is due for release March 21st via Metal Blade Records.