55 countries compete at Wacken each year on a rotating basis.
Bands in these territories can apply directly. Click your flag to see country-specific rules and submit your application.
These territories are part of the Metal Battle pipeline. Applications open as soon as a country partner is confirmed — check back, or join the newsletter to be notified.
Apply to become an official country partner. Country partners run the local heat, jury the entries, and put their winner on the Louder Stage at Wacken.