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Op vrijdag 17 juli 2009 19:03 schreef Asta het volgende:Zo, genoeg kinderachtig gedoe.. even heel wat anders.
Ik las ergens (kan het linkje niet meer vinden) dat er plannen zijn om van het nieuwe metalfestival Fortarock (afgelopen week 1e editie) een soort van 'happening' te maken die aansluit bij het genre maar niet alleen maar muziek op podia brengt, maar ook andere dingen. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan dingen tussen optredens door of extra entertainment op het terrein. In de sfeer van 'metal'. Opzich lijkt me dit een heel interessant concept.. Lowlands is bijvoorbeeld iets waar veel mensen heengaan zonder eerst naar de line-up te kijken, omdat het gaat om de ervaring als geheel.
Nu vraag ik me alleen af... wat geldt als 'entertainment binnen de metalsfeer'?
Als ik mijn fantasie de vrije loop laat zou ik denken aan dingen als vuurspugers, een standje waar een bekende tattoo artist zijn/haar kunsten laat zien, demonstratie middeleeuws zwaardvechten... ik noem maar wat.
Stel.. jij mag een metal-festival inrichten qua 'extras'.. dus alles behalve de muziek.. hoe zou dat er dan uitzien?
Daar heb ik mijn eigen fantasie helemaal niet voor nodig, Wacken is al absurd genoeg wat dat betreft.
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This year it’s about to happen, there will be live-wrestling at the Bullhead City Circus Tent at Wacken Open Air 2009!!!
Martin “The Crusher” Ruder, for years now well known as a commentator and speaking tube for the international wrestling-scene, will present the gladiators for the first time under the name of “Bullhead City Wrestling” in co-operation with the Wacken Open Air:
“Heavy Metal and Wrestling – it fits perfect. Everybody who likes to drink a bear, who likes action-entertainment and who is a Metalhead will feel good. You can expect a sensational show with well-known stars and hungry newcommers, who will fight for victory in hard fights.”
Ulf Hermann (125 kg, Germany) announces to settle an open account with the arrogant Austrian Viktor Krüger (135 kg) at Wacken. But it seems that Viktor Krüger isn’t afraid of that announcement and counters: “I will finally show Ulf Hermann, the long-hairy metalhead, why I’m feared worldwide in wrestling and other Martial-Arts!”.
Robbie Brookside (100 kg, UK) wants to be “the roll-model for all boys and the wildest dream for the girls at the W:O:A” with its dominantly occurrence und traditional fighting-style!.
With his 25 years the 251 pounds-heavy Bad Bones counts to the shooting stars in european wrestling and he only wants one thing: “To establish my name at Bullhead City Wrestling and this will only be possible through the success against younger or older enemies – I will defeat them all!”
Further wrestlers will appear at this event.
“On the musical way you can expect cool sounds and some HOT surprises! On top of that there will be Live music from Sir Jay’s Band, the Simpletones AD before and after the show.
So don’t miss it and be sure you will be there. It’s a thing people will talk about for a long time!”
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„The Wackinger“ are comming! Great medieval spectacle in Wacken!
Having gained the extremely positive resonance concerning the middle ages-market in 2008, we’ll top it in 2009:
A huge elaborated medieval spectacle is going to be presented in relation with the 20th anniversary of W:O:A, offering a vikings’ village, knights’ army-camp, highlandgames and role-games!
First time in history of W:O:A accoding to its 20th jubily the medieval sensation ”THE WACKINGER” will take place, where mopre than 240 akitve members will build a viking’s village and a big role-players’ and knight-army’s camp.
An extra fenced-off 2ha-area shall rouse the association to fixed army-camp. It is provided by the heads of WacKen Open Air.
The programme offers different daily highlights to the fans of the medieval scene, from vikings’ and knights’ fights, staged role-player-battles, weapon shows, jugglery and music. Additionally there will be daily activities for Wacken-fans to take part in, from “Bruchenball”-cup (the precursor of Soccer and Rugby) to classical schottisch highlandgames.
Also we offer a long medieval traders’ mile and a contemporary catering supply.
Taking part in “The Wackinger” will not cause extra pay to Wacken-fans. This sensational medieval spectacle is unique in its dimension and programme on a Metal-festival, in the world.
Heya!!! All the active, hosts and organizers wish you visitors of “The Wackinger” a great time!
More detailed information to each offered event will follow currently!