The annual METAL BATTLE is BACK for 2025!! 

https://www.metal-battle.com/

WACKEN METAL BATTLE is an international band contest, established in 2004, that aims at discovering new talent and supporting the scene worldwide. With this, the Wacken Open Air supports up & coming artists on a global scale, offering its resources and stages. 

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 performances, the best groups receive financial support from the Wacken Foundation as well as instruments and equipment provided by Metal Battle’s partners. Last but not least, the contest offers the possibility to get in touch with people from the music business worldwide. The contest has supported several bands throughout the years and has been a pivotal career launchpad for bands like Drone, Torture Squad, Battle Beast and Hammercult, to name a few.

The following bands will represent their provinces at the Canada final round:

KILLOTINE - ONTARIO FINALIST
Metal unit from Hamilton.
https://www.instagram.com/killotinemetal/
https://www.facebook.com/killotine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4e5h8PmnBIrO9VK8bMIbta

SOULTHIEF - QUEBEC FINALIST
Five-piece hardcore outfit from Gatineau/Ottawa.
https://www.instagram.com/soulthiefhc/
https://www.facebook.com/soulthiefhc
https://open.spotify.com/artist/64SygxjFhQvvwKy1R8Comk

BEYOND SUFFERING - ALBERTA FINALIST
Melodic deathcore squad from Calgary.
https://www.instagram.com/beyondsuffering/
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondSuffering
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ynCwrHVNEpPIFAb0SaqN7

BC FINALIST - TBA

***Ages 19 and over.***