God damn, I couldn't have said it better. Thank you from the US. This would've been my third Wacken. I know of, or have met, a lot of travelers from distant lands that are only afforded one chance at making the pilgrimage. For many this was their only chance. I was fortunate enough to have been able to go three years in a row ('18, '19, and '20). And you are correct, these trips are the highlight of my year. I plan my whole year around Wacken because of what goes into getting there and it is a real shame.
I want to send a very sincere thank you to the Wacken crew for making memories of a lifetime and I'm sorry this is happening. You guys put so much into every year. I wish all of you health and safety all the way from a home in Minnesota. If you guys weather this storm and there is a 2021 I will be on the barrier again....rain or shine!