Join the Wacken Metal Battle 2020

The 17th edition of the worldwide biggest hard and heavy band contest, Wacken Metal Battle, will once again provide an arena for aspiring musicians in 2020.

As in previous years, 30 countries or regions will participate in the final round at the Wacken Open Air in 2020. In order to join the battle in Germany, bands have to apply and get invited to perform at their local Wacken Metal Battle competition first. The winners of their national finals will be given the chance to perform in Wacken.

Bands need to be able to perform a 30 minute set of original material. Cover versions are not permitted.

Previous winners of national and international Wacken Metal Battles are excluded from applying again. Applications need to contain a demo with 3-4 songs, band picture with photo-credit and info, and a contact address and should be send to the national promoters.

You can also find the rules at this link www.metal-battle.com/about or apply directly via the official website.

The 30 countries and regions participating in the Wacken Metal Battle 2020 are listed below in alphabetical order. For direct contact and applications to a specific country, please click on the name:

Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Caribbean, Caucasian Republics, Central America, Chile, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Former Yugoslavian Republics, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Indian Sub-Continent, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, USA