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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
24 JAN 2023·Editorial

Five reasons to play at the metal battle

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
21 DEC 2022·Editorial

Legal Notice

Angaben gemäß §5 TMG: WOA Festival GmbHSchenefelder Str. 1725596 Wacken, GermanyTel: +49 (0) 48 27 / 999 66 0Fax: +49 (0) 48 27 / 999 66 980E-Mail: headquarter@wacken.com Geschäftssitz:…

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

Want to be part of it? Here is how it works!

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

The Guidelines for all stages of the competition jury

The promoters will name at least three respected people from the music business to act as judges. There is no public vote. EQUIPMENT AND “ONSTAGE” RULES

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

About the W:O:A METAL BATTLE

The Metal Battle has grown to include 62 countries that hold national heats and are eligible to send the winners to Wacken. An international jury votes on the…

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

Participation

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

THE PROCEDURE

The Metal Battle is at least a two phase contest. 

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WMB 2026
// GLOBAL
02 DEC 2022·Editorial

Registration

All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules…

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