1st 10 Wacken Metal Battle Bands Announced

Buckle up – the road to Wacken Open Air 2025 just got louder.

We’re thrilled to reveal the first 10 champions of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle – bands that have conquered their national scenes and are now charging toward the Holy Ground to unleash chaos at W:O:A 2025! 🔥

Get ready to witness the rise of these fierce and fearless acts:

🇷🇸 Mark My Words
🇵🇷 A Burning Rose
🇮🇳 PanchaBhuta
🇲🇹 Morsrot
🇲🇽 Hellmidian
🇧🇭 Necrosin
🇳🇱 Hyla
🇻🇪 Vhill
🇸🇪 Primal Instinct
🇺🇾 Alpha

Congratulations to the winners – the battle was brutal, and your next stop is Wacken Open Air 2025! 🤘

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