The lineup for the 2008 festival comprised a number of international acts, including Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, W.A.S.P.
However, organisational and contractual difficulties led to the cancellation of Whitesnake and Def Leppard.
[2] In 2009, the festival was scaled back to two days and held in Lorelei on 18 and 19 July.
It was produced by Manowar bassist Joey DeMaio and directed by Neil Johnson.
The DVD was also included as a free gift for a limited time to anyone who bought tickets for Magic Circle Festival 2008.