TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE APPLYING

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Registration

All bands, that wish to participate in the Wacken Metal Battle Sweden, must read the following guidelines and rules. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules, terms & conditions.

The Procedure

The Wacken Metal Battle is at least a two-phase contest.

In every country there is an initial contest that - if necessary - lead to a national final. This variates from year to year depending on number of participants and availability of national venue sponsors.
The winner from each country will participate in the international final which will take place on the WET STAGE & HEADBANGER STAGE (inside the Bullhead City Circus) during the Wacken Open Air festival (W:O:A).

3. Bands have to travel to the heats and finals at their own expense.

Participation (Rules)

Your band doesn't have a deal and isn't about to sign to a label in the near future.
Your band can easily play a 30-minute set consisting of your own songs.
You're not a band that won former, which means the year before, Metal Battle heats.
Bands, that participated the years before, but didn't win any of the regional heats may re-apply.
Bands that won national or international finals can’t participate anymore.
Please send your application (demo files with 3 songs, photo, band info, contact address, etc.) to our official application form. To find it, press "apply" on the main menu - Available from October 1st, 2022 at noon (12.00 pm) until December 31st 2022 at noon (12.00pm).