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Independent competition, not Wacken Open Air. Wacken only licenses the name and offers the world winner a performance slotu2014no funding, organization, or logistics for national rounds.rnrnLocal promoters run each countryu2019s qualifiers. Venues, schedules, costs, staff, and policies are 100% their responsibility. Metal Battle does not manage or supervise venues.rnrnNo premium conditions: No catering, dressing rooms, hospitality, or guaranteed high-end tech. Bands accept real-world, often austere live conditions.rnrnFree registration. Promoters fund through sponsorships and ticket sales. Bands must bring their own audience u2013 this is a scoring criterion.rnrnTravel & costs: Bands finance all travel (including to Germany). The world winner receives: camping accommodation at Wacken, transport Hamburgu2013Wackenu2013Hamburg, and food on performance day. No cash prizes, no funded tours.rnrnPerformance: 20-minute original set only (no covers unless rights cleared). No visual projections u2013 all play with the Metal Battle flag backdrop. Standard backline and sound engineer provided; no extra backline reinforcement allowed. Bands deal directly (not managers).rnrnCommitment: If assigned a date, you must play. If unable, you must arrange a swap with another band; otherwise, you perform on the assigned date. Finalists sign a representation agreement and actively promote the competition before, during, and after.rnrnJudging: Based on execution, stage presence, cohesion, and professionalism u2013 not popularity. Scores are not publicly disclosed.rnrnGlobal rules are identical for all countries u2013 no exceptions or regional privileges.rnrnVoluntary participation implies full acceptance of all venue policies, scheduling changes, and financial responsibilities. No defamation, gossip, or attacks against promoters, bands, or the contest allowed. Feedback is considered for future editions.rnrnBottom line: Itu2019s an independent, rough, realistic underground platform u2013 no