Rainstorms halt entry for Wacken festivalgoers
Ticket-holders have been asked to temporarily "refrain from further journeys to Wacken" amid the "extremely difficult situation"
News By James Hanley | 1 August 2023
Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) organisers have halted entry to the festival as a result of “persistently difficult weather conditions”, just a day before the event is due to begin.
The 32nd edition of the 80,000-cap German metal institution is set to run from 2-5 August with acts such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Dropkick Murphys, Wardruna, Beartooth, Ensiferum, Pentagram, Jinjer, Nervosa, Deicide, Burning Witches and Two Steps From Hell on the bill.
“Bad weather sometimes happens at festivals. Rain…
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