The annual Wacken festival, estimated at 75,000 fans, was dotted with numerous special guest appearances, all too many of which occurred AFTER the photographers had to clear the pit. Simone Simons (EPICA) and Alex Krull (ATROCITY/LEAVES EYES) both helped out KAMELOT, Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O./ACCEPT) came onstage after 2AM with LORDI, while Jorn Lande (ex-ARK/MASTERPLAN), Andre Matos (ex-ANGRA), Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS)and Bob Catley (MAGNUM) were part of the AVANTASIA cavalcade. Here are some sights and more recognizable faces, including CARCASS, HEADHUNTER, AT THE GATES, NIGHTWISH, KREATOR DESTRUCTOR and GORGOROTH.
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