Wacken Metal Battle Sweden

The Metal Battle is an international music contest, which strives to support young, unsigned Metalbands from the underground. That’s the reason why the Metal Battle grew and more than 40 countries joined the competition. Countries like Canada, Mexico, South Africa, the Middle East, Bulgaria, China, Japan (just to name a few) entered this worldwide network to figure out one band that represents their local scene at the international final round at the Wacken Open Air. Traditionally the final takes place at the WET Stage and the Headbanger’s Stage of the W:O:A. The bands do have the option to give hell to the audience of the biggest metal festival in the world and to show them what metal is about in their home country. In the end the jury will select a “top 5” and the bands will be rewarded with material and cash prizes. Also the Metal Battle final at the W:O:A will be a forum for all participating bands where they can get in touch with producers, manager, booking agents and labels. So the Metal Battle gives a chance to all participating bands to establish contacts which can be useful for their musical future. This page is to keep you up to date about the Swedish Metal Battle and who will represent us at W:O:A 2022.