by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 3, 2025 | News
Wacken Metal Battle USA has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, running from October 1 through December 1, giving unsigned American bands the chance to earn a slot at the sold-out Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The winning band will receive a...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | News
The final round of the 2025 Wacken Metal Battle USA took place on June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, where six regional champions competed for the chance to play one of the world’s biggest metal festivals, Wacken Open Air in Germany. Southern California and...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 12, 2025 | News
Wacken Metal Battle USA has announced the finalists for its 2025 national showdown, set for Saturday, June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ. After months of regional competitions, six unsigned bands from across the country will compete for the chance to perform at the...
by Zenae Zukowski | May 11, 2022 | News
Wacken Metal Battle USA has revealed this year’s 2022 crowned champion is the San Diego act Mythraeum. The group will now face their next battle overseas, held at this year’s Wacken Open Air (August 4-6), who will perform against other winners from different...