The Invisible Orange presents: WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2026 : METRO VANCOUVER ELIMINATION ROUND 2. 

Challengers (in playing order): CÆRRIAN, BLACK IVAR, CRÃœZER, SPACE QUEEN and ABANDONED YESTERDAY.

CÆRRIAN
Progressive melodic death metal from Mission, BC. A unique blend of heaviness, melody & harmony, covered with layers of frost. 
https://www.instagram.com/caerrian_band/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571108528697
https://www.youtube.com/@CAERRIAN

BLACK IVAR
Black Ivar is a female-fronted hybrid metalcore band from Vancouver, BC. Blending deathcore heaviness, nu metal grit, and massive choruses, the band delivers arena-sized energy on every stage. With four singles, two music videos, and their debut album on the horizon, Black Ivar is carving their path with music that speaks on mental health, resilience, and the fight against a broken society.
https://www.instagram.com/black.ivar/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oH4Ez2jdMnzzXLKjo5NF8

CRÃœZER
EARTHLINGS!!! Prepare for a cosmic thrashing assault! Cruzer are a ragtag group of intergalactic rebels hellbent on crafting the sickest tunes for cruzing down the interstellar highway. Featuring the celestial vocals of Eric Willmott, the duelling cosmic shreddage of Ben Higgins & Nico Miraftab, and the planet-crushing rhythm section of Alex Gain (drums) and Esteban Lleuful (bass); their debut EP, "Look to the Skies," is available on all streaming platforms and bandcamp now!
https://www.instagram.com/cruzermuzik/
https://www.facebook.com/cruzermuzik
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lpxHDuZAtCjtqR1qzVvze

ABANDONED YESTERDAY
Abandoned Yesterday is a raw and unapologetic emo/heavy alternative band from Vancouver, BC. Armed with impassioned melodies and evocative lyrics, Abandoned Yesterday invites you into their world of chaotic emotions and fleeting moments.
https://www.instagram.com/abandonedyesterday/
https://www.facebook.com/abandonedyesterday
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zibhO6VudAALiGLs4SK3Z

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

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.

***Ages 19 and over***