Scorpions and Doro Pesch rock Wacken: an unforgettable evening

Scorpions and Doro Pesch rock Wacken: an unforgettable evening

Wacken has once again proven why it is considered a mecca for heavy metal fans. This year's Wacken Open Air, which has been organized since 1990, is very popular and attracts music lovers from all over the world. On Saturday, the highlight of the festival, the Scorpions, one of the most famous German rock bands, gave an impressive show.

unforgettable musical experiences

The band from Hanover appeared over an hour and a half and delighted the fans with a variety of their greatest hits. The Scorpions played iconic songs like "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You" and rounded off the concert with "Here I am". A special highlight was Doro Pesch's appearance, the Metal Queen, which came to the stage surprisingly and performed the song "Big City Nights" together with singer Klaus. This was accompanied by a powerful drum solo by the former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee, which was also applauded frenetically.

The meaning of the Wacken Open Air

The Wacken Open Air is not just a music festival, but a cultural event that combines rock fans. Scorpions singer Klaus Mein described the festival as one of the most beautiful and most successful open-air events worldwide. "It's about the mood, the fans and the boys who made Wacken what it is today," he told the German press agency. This underlines the importance and influence of the festival on the music scene.

Inserted legends

Another remarkable moment took place a few hours before the performance. The Scorpions, Doro Pesch and Joey Belladonna, singer of the US band Anthrax, were immortalized for the "Walk of Legends". They left handprints in concrete slabs that are embedded at the entrance of the Wacken Landgasthof. This tradition emphasizes the cultural importance of the artists and their influence on the festival.

a celebration of rock music

Thomas Jensen and Holger Hübner founded the Wacken Open Air with the aim of sharing their passion for rock music. With over 85,000 tickets sold within just four and a half hours, the festival shows that the longing for live music and electrifying appearances is unbroken. "The story of how a couple of boys in the country put their love for rock music into a true musical event is unique," said mine. This confirms the feeling of many that Wacken is a place of joie de vivre in which music creators and fans come together.

Overall, the Wacken Open Air shows how important live events are for music culture and how they combine generations of fans and artists. The magic of this event is not only reinforced by the great appearances, but also by the community and the passion that it creates.

- Nag