Wacken Metal Battle USA has announced that submissions for the 2026 battle are now open, October 1st until December 1st. Yet again, they will send one unsigned and independent American band to play the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals, Wacken Open Air, Find more details below.
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Wacken Metal Battle USA Application Deadline is Coming Up Soon
American bands wanting to apply to the 2025 battles for Wacken Metal Battle USA have until just December 15th. Only unsigned bands can apply, and submissions end 12/15/2024, 11:59 PM PST. Head into the article below to find out more.
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Wacken Metal Battle USA Bands Submissions Now Open – The Winner Will Play Wacken Open Air 2024
Wacken Metal Battle USA announces its return in 2024 to crown one independent band to perform at the world’s largest gathering of metalheads from around the world. To date, the battle has sent 5 previous bands to perform on metal’s most prestigious stage. Ghost Cult is proud to be one of the Media Partners for Wacken Metal Battle USA. 2023 witnessed San Diego’s Fadrait crowned champion, following previous winners San Diego’s Mythraeum (2022), San Diego’s Monarch (2019), Anaheim’s Voices of Ruin (2018) and Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder (2017). Watch the video of 2023 winners Fadrait at Wacken Open Air!