Category: Wacken Metal Battle USA
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA: Battle Rounds: Phoenix / Tucson – March 8th, 9th, 23rd
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2019 Battle Rounds
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
January 2019
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Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2019 Battle Rounds
One Unsigned Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2019
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 30th edition of the festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 line up for Wacken Open Air includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.
The first batch of battle rounds and bands can be found listed below with more to be announced at a later date.
Wacken Metal Battle USA2019 Battle Rounds (listed by date):
(Note: NYC battles and all other bands to be announced at a later date.)
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge – Event info here.
Bands: Terranaut, Hellraiser, Vyse, American Slang, Toxic Ruin, Blizzard Time, The Untold, Heart Of Jordan, Fierce Atmospheres
Mon, March 4, 2019 – Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY – Event info here.
Bands: Prostitution, Faced, Winter Nights, Dead Tide, Frost Giant, Cruel Bomb
Fri, March 8, 2019 – Tucson, AZ – Club XS – Event info here.
Bands: Ash To Dust, Dedwin, Black Amethyst, Eyes Go Black, Fireglass, Skoville, Guardians, Sigils Of Summoning
Sat, March 9, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto – Event info here.
Bands: Dutch Rosenberg Theater, Some F-ing Band, While She Waits, Signal 99, Ironkill, Sons Of Medusa, Luminatus, Celestial Exile, Vipërwitch
Sun, March 10, 2019 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Ballroom – Event info here.
Bands: Misanthropic Aggression, Thrötpunch, Soultrap, Faith in Ruin, Tombstone, Hellbent, Shryne, Deceiving Eve, Sadistic Vision, Don’t Shoot The Messenger, Violence System
Tues, March 12, 2019 – Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY – Event info here.
Bands: Anatomy of The Sacred, Deth Kaktus, Dissentience, Metalfier
Weds, March 13, 2019 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s – Event info here.
Bands: Even In Death, Jessikill, LaSanche, Target 7, Terrestrium, Vernon of Persia, Wulfholt
Thurs, March 14, 2019 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock – Event info (coming soon).
Fri, March 15, 2019 – Dallas, TX – Reno’s Chop Shop – Event info here.
Sat, March 16, 2019 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar and Grill – Event info here.
Bands: Aedra, Darkness of Tomorrow, Epic Death, Envy The Dead, Eric Teaches Gun Safety, Etsai, Nocturnal Avernus, Ominous Necro, Sift Through The Ashes, Wellborn Road
Sat, March 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – Event info here.
Bands: The Conduit, Anthea, Motor Gun Hotel, Sons of Eli, Uncompliant
Sun, March 17 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It – Event info here.
Bands: Æternal Requiem, Astrixion, Black Heart Saints, Cold Form, Days Under Authority, Nahaya, Never Buried, Overthrow, Psychocell, Send Help, Stiched Up, Unwritten, Warhead Wrex, Zorboje
Sat, March 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – Event info here.
Bands: Consciously Dying, Blood of the Heretic, Bury Them Deep, Vile Descent, Inhuman Atrocities
Sat, March 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto – Event info (coming soon).
Mon, March 25, 2019 – Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY (New York Final) – Event info (coming soon).
Sat, March 30 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick – Event info here.
Bands: Beekeeper, Convent, Killing Tyranny, Manic, Nightshadow, Vuture
Sat, Apri13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – Event info here.
Bands: Heavy Justice, Nyctophile, RAMIT, Hollywood Nightmare, NightSword
Sat, April 20 – Austin, TX – ComeAnd Take It – Texas Final – Event info (coming soon).
Sat, April 20 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick – Event info here.
Bands: Defixion, Gravespell, Monarch, Murder of Five, Sociocide, Theosis
Sat, April 27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – L.A. FINAL – Event info here.
Sat, May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – WEST COAST FINAL – (CA vs AZ) – Event info here.
Sat, May 25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – NATIONAL FINAL – (CA or AZ vs TX vs NYC vs. Chicago vs. Atlanta)- Event info here.
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago with more to be announced.
Promo Trailer:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/
Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) who performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.
2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) – http://www.voicesofruin.com
2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) – https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 – https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
For more info on the international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.
Sponsors / Partners:
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
PureRockRadio.net
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Valkyrie Management
Come And Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
Masquerade Atlanta
Saint Vitus
LoudTrax.com
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
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0 Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Official Spotify Playlist – Hosted by Asher Media Relations One Champion To Rule Them All! \m/\m/ Check out all the bands!
Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Official Spotify Playlist
Hosted by our PR reps Asher Media Relations
One Champion To Rule Them All! \m/\m/
Check out all the bands!
Note: If your band is participating in the battles and still not on the list, please message us and we’ll have you added.
0 Get Ready To Rumble! Wacken Metal Battle USA – ATLANTA ROUND! March 10th @ The Masquerade
Get Ready To Rumble!
Wacken Metal Battle USA – ATLANTA ROUND!
March 10th @ The Masquerade
Event Details: https://buff.ly/2EsN8hQ
FEATURING:
Misanthropic Aggression
Thrötpunch
Soultrap
Faith In Ruin
Tombstone
HellBent
Shryne
Deceiving Eve
SADISTIC VISION
Don’t Shoot The Messenger
Violence System
Sponsors / Partners:
Metal Assault
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Metal Underground
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Valkyrie Management
Come and Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
LoudTrax
Cobra Lounge – Chicago
The Masquerade – Atlanta
Saint Vitus Bar – NYC
The Viper Room – LA
Brick By Brick – San Diego
Club XS – Phoenix
Joe’s Grotto – Phoenix
Reno’s Chop Shop – Dallas
Acadia Bar and Grill – Houston
House of Rock – Corpus Christi
Fitzgerald’s – San Antonio
0 Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Band Deadline Dec 2nd
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
November 2018
MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Metal-Battle.com
Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Band Deadline Dec 2nd
One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2019
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 30th edition of the festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 line up for Wacken Open Air includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.
Unsigned bands interested in participating for 2019 battles, can apply at the following link until December 2, 2018 at 11:59PM PST: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago with more to be announced.
Promo Trailer:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/
Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) whom performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.
2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) – http://www.voicesofruin.com
2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) – https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 – https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.
Sponsors / Partners:
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
PureRockRadio.net
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Valkyrie Management
Come And Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
Masquerade Atlanta
Saint Vitus
LoudTrax.com
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 Band Submissions Open October 6th, 2018
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
October 5, 2018
MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Metal-Battle.com
Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 Band Submissions Open October 6th, 2018
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 30th edition of the festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 Wacken Open Air line up includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.
Unsigned bands interested in participating for 2019 battles, can apply at the following link beginning October 6th at 6AM PST: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/
(Applications end December 2, 2018 at 11:59PM PST)
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago with more to be announced.
WMBU Video Trailer:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/
Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) whom performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.
2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) – http://www.voicesofruin.com
2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) – https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 – https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.
Sponsors / Partners:
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
PureRockRadio.net
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Valkyrie Management
Come And Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
Masquerade Atlanta
Saint Vitus
LoudTrax.com
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
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0 In case ya missed it! Wacken Metal Battle USA winners Voices of Ruin interview with Metal Devastation Radio
In case ya missed it! Wacken Metal Battle USA winners Voices of Ruin interview with Metal Devastation Radio
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA Champions Voice Of Ruin will be having chat with Metal Devastation Radio on July 6th
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 – National Final Winner VOICES OF RUIN; American Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 28, 2018
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Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 – National Final Winner VOICES OF RUIN
American Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
Wacken Metal Battle USA Promo Video:
FREE DOWNLOAD – Wacken Metal Battle USA – 2018 MoshPit Sampler featuring 3 hrs of headbanging metal!
Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce the 2018 American champion California’s VOICES OF RUIN. From over 50 competing bands in this year’s qualifying battles, VOICES OF RUIN along with Philadelphia’s EYES OF THE LIVING and Florida’s WITHERING EARTH shared the stage in the top 3 national final hosted in Los Angeles this past weekend on May 26th at The Viper Room. Judged on various criteria by metal industry representatives Marco Barbieri (M-Theory Audio), Lloyd Grant (Metallica) and Bill Metoyer (Producer – Slayer/Bitch), VOICES OF RUIN unleashed an assault worthy to be selected and to perform at Wacken Open Air. VOICES OF RUIN will now headbang on Wacken Open Air‘s Wet Stage for the festival’s global competition of independent metal bands for a chance to be crowned the international champion along with winning multiple prizes from the organization and their partners (prizes info). Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest outdoor metal festival will be taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany.
Wacken Metal Battle USA organizer Jon Asher comments:
“This year’s American battles witnessed Wacken Metal Battle USA’s expansion to more cities, more bands and more metal! I’m always excited to see who will be the king of the ring from all the bands participating. I want to thank all the bands for entering and performing in the competition, all the judges and city promoters plus all our partners that helped spread the word and making our 2nd year an amazing event. We’re looking forward to next year and sending more independent American metal to Wacken!”
During the months of March and April over 50 bands competed in Wacken Metal Battle USA qualifying rounds hosted in Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Orlando and Tampa Bay. Full list of participating bands can be found at www.metalbattleusa.com.
The 2017 battles saw the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champion was Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder whom performed a furious set at Wacken Open Air.
Watch live video of their Wacken set at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9qkb6Fmc8
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken, Germany for the last 28 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th.
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 26th, 2018. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/metalbattleusa
For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Sponsors / Media Partners:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
PureRockRadio.net
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Rind Records
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
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0 Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 – National Final w/ Withering Earth, Eyes of The Living, Voices of Ruin – Los Angeles – May 26th @ Viper Room – One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 2018
MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Metal-Battle.com
Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 – National Final w/ Withering Earth, Eyes of The Living, Voices of Ruin
Los Angeles – May 26th @ Viper Room
One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
Wacken Metal Battle USA Promo Video:
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info).
For the second year, Wacken Metal Battle USA returned to America hosting battles in Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Orlando and Tampa Bay. During the months of March and April over 50 bands competed in qualifying rounds with the final three now selected Withering Earth (Florida Winner), Eyes of The Living (East Coast Winner – Philly) and Voices of Ruin (California Winner). All will come together in Los Angeles on May 26th at The Viper Room for one to rule them all and be crowned USA champion and perform at the 2018 Wacken Open Air taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany.
In addition to the three finalist bands performing, the national final will host special guest headliner, Los Angeles old-school metal legends Bitch.
USA National Final
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/142549226414495/
Bands:
Withering Earth – http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com (Florida Winner)
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com (East Coast Winner – Philadelphia)
Voices of Ruin – http://www.voicesofruin.com (California Winner)
Last year’s battles saw the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champions were Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder whom performed a furious set at the 2017 Wacken Open Air.
Watch live video of their Wacken set at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9qkb6Fmc8
WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2018
Qualifying Rounds (listed by city):
Philadelphia, PA
Round 1
Date: Friday, March 9
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/163957861049810/
Bands:
STEALING FAME – http://www.stealingfame.com
Assayer – http://www.assayermetal.com
Fatal Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/FatalAggression/
Andhera – http://andheraband.com – WINNER
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com – WINNER
Round 2
Date: Saturday, March 17
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/193560017891796/
Bands:
Lör – http://halloflor.bandcamp.com – WILDCARD WINNER
The Age Of Truth – http://www.theageoftruth.net – WINNER
Symetria – http://www.symetriamusic.com
Altar of Dagon – http://altarofdagon.com
Incest Burner – http://www.reverbnation.com/incestburner – WINNER
East Coast Final
Date: Friday, April 27
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/189305785014396/
Bands:
Andhera – http://andheraband.com
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com – WINNER
The Age Of Truth – http://www.theageoftruth.net
Incest Burner – http://www.reverbnation.com/incestburner
Lör – http://halloflor.bandcamp.com
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Orlando, FL
Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 10
Venue: Bombshell’s Tavern (5405 Edgewater Drive)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/849369768558337/
Bands:
Kill The Sound – http://killthesoundband.com
Meka Nism – http://www.meka-nism.com – WINNER
F.I.L.T.H – http://wearefilth.com
Arakara – http://www.facebook.com/arakaraband/
Acaedia – http://www.acaedia.com
The Ocean, The Beast – https://www.facebook.com/TheoceanTheBeastFL/
Atlas – http://atlasbandfl.bandcamp.com
Round 2
Date: Friday, March 23
Venue: The Haven Lounge (6700 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/1667463383314265/
Bands:
A Feasting Beast – http://afeastingbeast.com
All Hell – http://www.facebook.com/allhellmusic
A Matter Of Honor – http://www.amatterofhonor.com
Varanger – http://varanger.bandcamp.com
Queen Dementia – http://www.queendementia.com/index.php
Withering Earth – http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Thicket – http://thicket13.bandcamp.com
Florida Final
Date: Friday, April 13
Venue: The Haven Lounge (6700 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/393122734431512/
Bands:
Alpha Decay – http://www.alphadecaymusic.com
Shattered – http://www.shattered727.com
Meka Nism – http://www.meka-nism.com
Withering Earth – http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Sons Of Ragnar – http://sonsofragnar.bandcamp.com
5 Star Hooker – http://5starhooker.com – WILD CARD
Varanger – http://varanger.bandcamp.com – WILD CARD
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Tampa Bay, FL
Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 3
Venue: The Brass Mug (1450 Skipper Road)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/558948151112897/
Bands:
Plagues Of Despair – https://www.facebook.com/Plagues-Of-Despair-519967741704872/
Death Inside Us – http://deathinsideus.bandcamp.com
Alpha Decay – http://www.alphadecaymusic.com – WINNER
DARK STAR COVEN – http://darkstarcoven.bandcamp.com
Alptraum – http://alptraum1.bandcamp.com/releases
Shattered – http://www.shattered727.com – WINNER
SEVENSINS – http://www.sevensinsmiami.bandcamp.com
Round 2
Date: Saturday, April 7
Venue: The Brass Mug (1450 Skipper Road)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/207119449849234/
Bands:
War of Thrones – http://www.warofthrones.com
Tower 7 – http://www.facebook.com/Tower7official/
Blood Bath & Beyond – http://www.bloodbathandbeyond.rocks
5 Star Hooker – http://5starhooker.com – WILD CARD
SISTER KILL CYCLE – http://www.reverbnation.com/sisterkillcycle
The Fallen Shall Prevail – http://www.facebook.com/thefallenshallprevail
Sons Of Ragnar – http://sonsofragnar.bandcamp.com – WINNER
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San Diego, CA
Round 1
Date: Friday, March 2
Venue: Brick By Brick (1130 Buenos Ave.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/206913499859576/
Bands:
In The Name Of The Dead – http://www.facebook.com/InTheNameOfTheDead
Nightshadow – http://www.reverbnation.com/nightshadow – WINNER
Shred Bundy – http://shredbundy.bandcamp.com
Theosis – http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/theosis4
Warpath – http://www.reverbnation.com/warpath4
Round 2
Date: Friday, March 30
Venue: Brick By Brick (1130 Buenos Ave.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/213407149228025/
Bands:
Gravespell – http://gravespell.bandcamp.com
Gus McArthur – http://www.gusmcarthur.com
Monarch – http://monarchmetal.bandcamp.com – WINNER
SentineL – http://sentinelofficial.com
Temblad – http://www.temblad.com
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Los Angeles, CA
Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 24
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/187367105325968/
Bands:
Aeonic Impulse – http://www.aeonicimpulse.com
Anthea – band – http://www.antheametal.com
OBSIDIAN – http://www.youtube.com/user/ObsidianSymphony – WINNER
Event Horizon – http://www.eventhorizonmusic.com
Anti-Hero – http://www.facebook.com/Antiherothrashmetal
Round 2
Date: Saturday, April 14
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2454079034817485/
Bands:
BOMBSCARE – http://bombscare.bandcamp.com
Railgun – http://www.railgunband.com
Ophiuchus – http://www.ophiuchusrocks.com
Voices of Ruin – http://www.voicesofruin.com – WINNER
Void Vator – http://voidvator.com – WINNER
California Final
Date: Saturday, April 28
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2041247922822877/
Bands:
Nightshadow – http://www.reverbnation.com/nightshadow
OBSIDIAN – http://www.youtube.com/user/ObsidianSymphony
Monarch – http://monarchmetal.bandcamp.com
Voices of Ruin – http://www.voicesofruin.com – WINNER
Void Vator – http://voidvator.com
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th.
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in New York City (date to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
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