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Wacken Open Air Issues New Security Advisory

posted Jul 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM by xFiruath.  (9 Comments)

Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival, will which will take place from July 30th to August 1st, had previously issued an advisory about increased theft in the area. The promoters of the festival have now also issued the following update about security procedures:

"Dear Metalheads

"Security advice concerning the festival terrain at W:O:A 2009 as follows. The following item will either be confiscated or can be deposited in a lock box container, liable for costs:

1. knifes an related objects ( nail files, screw drivers, tail combs and knuckledusters etc.)
2. any kind of glas container (perfume bottles too)
3. plastic bottles and canister (attention: W:O:A festival cups are permitted and available the size of 0,3 –1,00 litre. NO drinking horns allowed.
4. any kind of can including beverage can, hairspray, deodorant, etc)
5. CS.Gas, pepper spray
6. video cameras (Attention: any kind of photo cameras as well as digital cameras are allowed!)
7. Walkman, cassette recorder etc.
8. rivet bracelets, belts with sharpened rivets longer than 1,5cm
9. bicycle chains, motorcycle chains or the like (attention: chains attached to wallets are permitted!)
10. sticks and flagpoles (attention: only WOA-flags with sticks are allowed)
11. any kind of pyrotechnical material/items (sparklers among others)
12. PET bottles
13. cartridge belts

"Dishes and tetrapack until 1 litre (only nonalcoholic) are permitted!!! If you have additional questions don´t hesitate to contact us. Security office: Phone: 04827 –9990 66 16

"Furthermore, we are aware of the fact that you are going to be a peaceful and friendly audience, seriously. In case of any conflict please refer to the responsible group leader or on-scene commander (red shirt), respectively the headsecurity (blue shirt).

"For additional information please refer to the festival-ABC.

"Your W:O:A Team & -Security (Metal Guards)"

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9 Comments on "Wacken Open Air Issues New Security Advisory"

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1. wilco writes:

looks like a pain in the a$$ concert to get in
f*** what you are going to drink besides the expensive beer

# Jul 9, 2009 @ 7:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Jenny writes:

"NO drinking horns" = :(

NP: "Fear Of The Dark" (as covered by) - Destroy Destroy Destroy

# Jul 9, 2009 @ 10:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. bbristowe writes:

Jesus. They really stepped it up this year.

# Jul 9, 2009 @ 10:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. SHREDDER13 writes:

Wow! This is a low blow man...I'm having second thoughts about Wacken.

\,,l "Between The Hammer and The Anvil" by Judas Priest l,,/

# Jul 10, 2009 @ 1:05 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Jenny writes:

Yeah it kind of reminds me of getting into an airplane, but really, I don't think it's THAT bad. After all, it's just a cause and effect trend happening here. Some people at Wacken were irresponsible enough to cause security to step it up; so, it seems that some people brought it upon themselves.

# Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. YOYO writes:

Y?

# Jul 19, 2009 @ 12:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. WACKEN OFF TO CHARLIES ANGELS writes:

f*** THAT...ILL BE HOLDING A GIANT HORN FILLED WITH KOOKOO JUICE, WEILDING RAZOR SHARP SPIKES RECORDING THE SHOW IN HIGH DEF WHILE I SPRAY PEPPER SPRAY INTO THE AIR WITH GREAT AMUSEMENT!!! METAL b****ES..YOU CANT STOP 70,000 OF US!!!!!!
WALL OF DEATH TO YOU!!

# Jul 19, 2009 @ 12:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. rezt writes:

wacken sucks since few years. it become commercial party for everyone. not gonna there anymore

# Jul 20, 2009 @ 3:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Jamez writes:

Good that Marilyn Manson isnt playing there. All of his fans would be stopped at the gate.

# Jul 20, 2009 @ 7:17 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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