<![CDATA[Metal Master Kingdom - Wacken Metal Battle U.S.A.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:17:03 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2019 Battle Rounds]]>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:20:07 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-announce-2019-battle-rounds
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​For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 30th edition of the festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 line up for Wacken Open Air includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.

The first batch of battle rounds and bands can be found listed below with more to be announced at a later date.
Wacken Metal Battle USA2019 Battle Rounds (listed by date):
(Note: NYC battles and all other bands to be announced at a later date.)
​Sat, Feb 23, 2019 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge -
Event info here.
Bands: Terranaut, Hellraiser, Vyse, American Slang, Toxic Ruin, Blizzard Time, The Untold, Heart Of Jordan, Fierce Atmospheres

Mon, March 4, 2019 - Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY -
Event info (coming soon).
Bands: Prostitution, Faced, Winter Nights, Dead Tide, Frost Giant, Cruel Bomb

Fri, March 8, 2019 - Tucson, AZ - Club XS - Event info here.
Bands: Ash To Dust, Dedwin, Black Amethyst, Eyes Go Black, Fireglass, Skoville, Guardians, Sigils Of Summoning

Sat, March 9, 2019 - Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto -
Event info here.
Bands: Dutch Rosenberg Theater, Some F-ing Band, While She Waits, Signal 99, Ironkill, Sons Of Medusa, Luminatus, Celestial Exile, Vipërwitch

​Sun, March 10, 2019 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade Ballroom - Event info here.
Bands: Misanthropic Aggression, Thrötpunch, Soultrap, Faith in Ruin, Tombstone, Hellbent, Shryne, Deceiving Eve, Sadistic Vision, Don’t Shoot The Messenger, Violence System

Tues, March 12, 2019 - Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY -
Event info (coming soon).
Bands: Anatomy of The Sacred, Deth Kaktus, Storm Dragon, Dissentience, Metalfier

Weds, March 13, 2019 - San Antonio, TX - Fitzgerald's -
Event info here.
Bands: Even In Death, Jessikill, LaSanche, Target 7, Terrestrium, Vernon of Persia, Wulfholt

Thurs, March 14, 2019 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock - Event info (coming soon).

Fri, March 15, 2019 - Dallas, TX - Reno's Chop Shop - Event info here.

Sat, March 16, 2019 - Houston, TX - Acadia Bar and Grill - Event info here.
Bands: Aedra, Darkness of Tomorrow, Epic Death, Envy The Dead, Eric Teaches Gun Safety, Etsai, Konstricted, Nocturnal Avernus, Ominous Necro, Sift Through The Ashes, Wellborn Road

​Sat, March 16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room -
Event info here.
Bands: The Conduit, Anthea, Motor Gun Hotel, Sons of Eli, Uncompliant

Sun, March 17 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It -
Event info here.
Bands: Æternal Requiem, Astrixion, Black Heart Saints, Cold Form, Days Under Authority, Nahaya, Never Buried, Overthrow, Psychocell, Send Help, Stiched Up, Unwritten, Warhead Wrex, Zorboje

Sat, March 23 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room -
Event info here.
Bands: Consciously Dying, Blood of the Heretic, Bury Them Deep, Vile Descent, Inhuman Atrocities

Sat, March 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto -
Event info (coming soon).

Mon, March 25, 2019 - Saint Vitus Bar, New York, NY (New York Final) - Event info (coming soon).

Sat, March 30 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick -
Event info here.
Bands: Beekeeper, Convent, Killing Tyranny, Manic, Nightshadow, Vuture

Sat, Apri13 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room -
Event info here.
Bands: Heavy Justice, Nyctophile, RAMIT, Hollywood Nightmare, NightSword

Sat, April 20 - Austin, TX - ComeAnd Take It - Texas Final - Event info (coming soon).

Sat, April 20 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick - Event info here.
Bands: Defixion, Gravespell, Monarch, Murder of Five, Sociocide, Theosis

Sat, April 27 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room - L.A. FINAL - Event info here.

Sat, May 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room - WEST COAST FINAL - (CA vs AZ) - Event info here.

Sat, May 25 - Los Angeles, CA - The Viper Room -
NATIONAL FINAL - (CA or AZ vs TX vs NYC vs. Chicago vs. Atlanta)- Event info here.
How it works:
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle.  All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago with more to be announced.

Promo Trailer:
Youtube - https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/
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Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) who performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.

2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) - http://www.voicesofruin.com
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2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) - https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 - https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8

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​For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: https://metalbattleusa.com/
For more info on the international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle U.S.A. Announce Final Round Winner]]>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:50:00 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-announce-final-round-winner
​USA National Final
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: 
​https://www.facebook.com/events/142549226414495/
Bands: TBA
Withering Earth - http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com 
(Florida Winner)
Eyes of the Living - http://eyesoftheliving.com 
(East Coast Winner - Philly)
Voices of Ruin - http://www.voicesofruin.com 
(California Winner)
​Sponsors / Media Partners:
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Asher Media Relations
RIND Records
Fatal Illness Management
DVT Entertainment
Valkyrie Management
​One Champion To Rule Them All!
Congrats to 2018 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Winner Voices of Ruin! 

They will now go on to perform at Wacken Open Air and join bands from countries all over the world at the international battle!
https://www.metal-battle.com
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Thanks to our California reps Andrew Bansal and Eric Dow for hosting duties at The Viper Room.

Hails horns to the guest judges! Thank you your support!
Guest Judges:
Marco Barbieri - Salem Rose Music & M-Theory Audio
Lloyd Grant - Metallica
Bill Metoyer - Producer (Slayer/Bitch) - SkullSeven Productions, ALPHA OMEGA Management
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And thank you to Philly Thrashers the Beasts from The East Eyes of the Living and Florida's Melodic Death Metal wolf-pack Withering Earth for making it to the American final as part of the top 3 of over 50 competing bands!
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FREE DOWNLOAD - Wacken Metal Battle USA - 2018 MoshPit Sampler featuring over 3 hrs of headbanging metal!
https://metalbattleusa.bandcamp.com/…/wacken-metal-battle-u…
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 – National Final w/ Withering Earth, Eyes of The Living, Voices of Ruin]]>Wed, 23 May 2018 14:21:06 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-2018-national-final-w-withering-earth-eyes-of-the-living-voices-of-ruin
​USA National Final
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: 
​https://www.facebook.com/events/142549226414495/
Bands:
Withering Earth –http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com 
(Florida Winner)
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com 
(East Coast Winner – Philly)
Voices of Ruin – http://www.voicesofruin.com 
​(California Winner)
​Last year’s battles saw the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champions were Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder whom performed a furious set at the 2017 Wacken Open Air.
​
Watch live video of their Wacken set at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9qkb6Fmc8
​
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Los Angeles – May 26th @ Viper Room

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
​For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info).

For the second year, Wacken Metal Battle USA returned to America hosting battles in Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Orlando and Tampa Bay. During the months of March and April over 50 bands competed in qualifying rounds with the final three now selected Withering Earth (Florida Winner), Eyes of The Living (East Coast Winner – Philly) and Voices of Ruin (California Winner). All will come together in Los Angeles on May 26th at The Viper Room for one to rule them all and be crowned USA champion and perform at the 2018 Wacken Open Air taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany.
​
In addition to the three finalist bands performing, the national final will host special guest headliner, Los Angeles old-school metal legends Bitch.
​Wacken Metal Battle USA Promo Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA 2018 Announces Battle Rounds; One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air]]>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:48:58 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-2018-announces-battle-rounds-one-champion-to-play-at-wacken-open-air
​This year's battle rounds are as follows (listed by city):
​Philadelphia, PA

Round 1
Date: Friday, March 9
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Stealing Fame
Assayer
Fatal Aggression
Andhera
Eyes of The Living


Round 2
Date: Saturday, March 17
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
LOR
The Age of Truth
Symetria
Altar of Dagon
Incest Burner


East Coast Final
Date: April - TBA
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link:
Bands: TBA
San Diego, CA


Round 1
Date: Friday, March 2
Venue: Brick By Brick (1130 Buenos Ave.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
In The Name of The Dead
NightShadow
ShredBundy
Theosis
Warpath


Round 2
Date: Friday, March 30
Venue: Brick By Brick (1130 Buenos Ave.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Gravespell
Gus Macarthur
Monarch
Sentinel
Temblad
Los Angeles, CA

Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 24
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Aeonic Impulse
Anthea
Edge of Paradise
Event Horizon
Ironaut


Round 2
Date: Saturday, April 14
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Bombscare
Railgun
Ophiuchus
Voices of Ruin
Void Vator


California Final
Date: Saturday, April 28
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link:
Bands: TBA
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the second year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany. 

Last year's battles saw the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champions were Philadelphia's Corpse Hoarder whom performed a furious set at the 2017 Wacken Open Air. ​
Watch live video of their performance below or at the following:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9qkb6Fmc8 
Orlando, FL

Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 10
Venue: Bombshell’s Tavern (5405 Edgewater Drive)
Event Link: TBA
Bands: 
Kill The Sound
Mekanism
F.I.L.T.H.
Arakara
Acaedia
The Ocean, The Beast
Atlas


Round 2
Date: Friday, March 23
Venue: The Haven Lounge (6700 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
A Feasting Beast
All Hell
A Matter of Honor
Varanger
Queen Dementia
Withering Earth
Thicket
​Tampa Bay, FL

Round 1
Date: Saturday, March 3
Venue: The Brass Mug (1450 Skipper Road)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Plagues of Despair
Death Inside Us
Led by Serpents
Alpha Decay
Dark Star Coven
Alptraum
Shattered
Sevin Sins


Round 2
Date: Saturday, April 7
Venue: The Brass Mug (1450 Skipper Road)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
War of Thrones
Tower 7
Untoten Krieg
Blood, Bath & Beyond
5 Star Hooker
Sister Kill Cycle
Fallen Shall Prevail


Florida Final
Date: TBA
Venue: TBA
Event Link: TBA
Bands: TBA
USA National Final
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link:
Bands: TBA
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​About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th.
​
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in New York City (date to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle.  All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
​Rules: 
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/ 
​
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/metalbattleusa   

For more info on international battle, please visit: 
http://www.metal-battle.com 
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit 
​http://www.wacken.com
​Sponsors / Media Partners:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
PureRockRadio.net
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Rind Records
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2018 Band Submissions; One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air]]>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:18:44 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-announce-2018-band-submissions-one-champion-to-play-at-wacken-open-air
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the second year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany. 

American bands interested in participating in the 2018 edition of Metal Battle USA, please apply at the following link: 
​https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/ 
(Submissions open from Nov 20th to Dec 31st, 2017 – 11:59pm EST)

Current cities confirmed:
Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, San Diego. More to be announced.

Last year's battle saw the best from the Philadelphia and 
Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champions were Philadelphia's Corpse Hoarder who performed a furious set at the 2017 Wacken Open Air. ​​
​Watch live video of their performance here: 
Live Photo Credit: 
​Hugo Miguel Delgado - ShowMeYourMetal.net
​About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th.

​How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in New York City (date to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle.  All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
​Rules: 
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/ 
For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/metalbattleusa   

For more info on international battle, please visit: 
http://www.metal-battle.com 
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit 
​http://www.wacken.com
Sponsors / Media Partners:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Rind Records
MetalAssault.com
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One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018
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]]><![CDATA[CORPSE HOARDER Win Wacken Metal Battle USA Final - To Play At Wacken Open Air 2017]]>Tue, 23 May 2017 20:24:58 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/corpse-hoarder-win-wacken-metal-battle-usa-final-to-play-at-wacken-open-air-2017Picture
It was a battle of the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas for the first ever Wacken Metal Battle USA to send one American band to play at this year’s Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany as part of the festival’s international Metal Battle competition. The final four came down to Corpse Hoarder Philadelphia), Goblet (Boston), Power Theory (Philadelphia) and Upheaval (Boston) for one to play the stage at Wacken. Bringing their blasts of metal ranging from power, black, death, thrash and a mixture of more, the first ever Wacken Metal Battle USA champion was crowned to Corpse Hoarder who brought an exciting, energetic set of their blend of groove death grind metal that the judges could not deny being presented to the Wacken stage. 

The Wacken Metal Battle USA final was held in Philadelphia on May 20th at the Whiskey Tango.

​Wacken Metal Battle USA Finalists 

Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia)
​https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/ - WINNER

Goblet (Boston) – http://goblet2.bandcamp.com/

POWER THEORY (Philadelphia)
http://www.sentinelmusic75.wix.com/powertheoryand
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Upheaval (Boston) – http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/
Wacken Metal Battle USA will be returning for 2018 with an announcement of participating cities and submissions.
Please follow them at http://www.metalbattlusa.com and  https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/.
About:
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in various cities. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd – 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE
​SPONSORS / MEDIA PARTNERS:
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DVT Entertainment
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Grayskull Booking
Full Siege Entertainment
Gigfly.ca
Death Kiss (WEMF)
NineCircles
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA Final May 20th - Philadelphia w/ Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, Upheaval]]>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:26:40 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-final-may-20th-philadelphia-w-corpse-hoarder-goblet-power-theory-upheaval
Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to present the first ever final to send one American band to play at this year's Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany as part of the festival's international Metal Battle competition. After battles hosted in Boston and Philadelphia, the final four Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia), Goblet (Boston), Power Theory (Philadelphia) and Upheaval (Boston) will compete for one to be crowned champion and play the stage at Wacken. The national final will be held in Philadelphia on May 20th at the Whiskey Tango where all four bands will be judged by a panel music industry.

Events Details:
Saturday, May 20th - 8pm
Whiskey Tango, 14000 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116
Judges: TBA
Line up and set times to be decided by random draw night of event.
Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia) - 
https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/
Goblet (Boston) - http://goblet2.bandcamp.com/
POWER THEORY (Philadelphia) - 
​http://sentinelmusic75.wixsite.com/powertheory
Upheaval (Boston) - http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/
FB Event: 
​https://www.facebook.com/events/334554143614622/ 
​How it works:
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final (city and date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: https://metalbattleusa.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/
For more info on international battle, please visit: 
http://www.metal-battle.com 
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit 
http://www.wacken.com
​RULES:
​All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.
  • 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 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
  • PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
  • Backline arrangements TBA.
  • The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
  • To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
  • Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
  • Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.
If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.
​
Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.
​Sponsors / Media Partners:
​LosCabosDrumsticks.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalSucks.net
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
​DVT Entertainment
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Grayskull Booking
Full Siege Entertainment
Gigfly.ca
Death Kiss (WEMF)
NineCircles
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA Boston Round 3 Winner - UPHEAVAL]]>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:37:01 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-boston-round-3-winner-upheaval

​Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce Boston round 3 winner UPHEAVAL. The band will now join previous round 1 and 2 winners COFFIN BIRTH and GOBLET at the city final being held on April 19th at ONCE Somerville. Boston round 3 was held on Tuesday, March 29th at ONCE Somerville along with other competing bands Lung Leather, Birnam Wood, Concilium. The winners of the Boston final will join Philadelphia round winners POWER THEORY and COPRSE HOARDER at the national final (city and date to be determined). ​
For over a decade at the world's largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever,Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in various cities. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd - 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! 
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE ​​
Boston, MA 
 
Final – Wednesday, April 19 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/364745117238312/ 
Round 1 Winner - Coffin Birth - https://coffinbirth.bandcamp.com 
Round 2 Winner - Goblet - http://goblet2.bandcamp.com 
Round 3 Winner - Upheaval - http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com
+ Wild Card Band To Be Determined

National Final (city and date to be determined):
Power Theory (Philadelphia Winner) - http://www.sentinelmusic75.wix.com/powertheory    
Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia Winner) - https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com 
​How it works:
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final (city and date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.


For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wackenmetalbattleusa/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WackenBattleUSA 

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com 
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
​
RULES:All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.
  • 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 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
  • PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
  • Backline arrangements TBA.
  • The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
  • To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
  • Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
  • Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.
If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.
​
Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.
​Sponsors / Media Partners:
​LosCabosDrumsticks.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalSucks.net
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
DVT Entertainment
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Grayskull Booking
Full Siege Entertainment
Gigfly.ca
Death Kiss (WEMF)
NineCicles
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA: Philadelphia & Boston Round Winners!]]>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:12:26 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-philadelphia-boston-round-winners
MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter
​How it works:
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final in New York City (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows by city.
2 Finalists from Boston
2 Finalists from Philadelphia
2 Finalists from New York City
National Final in New York City
​
​For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:
​
Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wackenmetalbattleusa/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WackenBattleUSA 

For more info on international battle, please visit: 
http://www.metal-battle.com 
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit 
http://www.wacken.com
​RULES: 
​All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms
​Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce the first ever Philadelphia round winners conquered by POWER THEORY and COPRSE HOARDER. The bands will now move on to the national final in New York City (date to be determined). The round was held on Saturday, March 18th at Whiskey Tango along with other competing bands In The Presence of Wolves, Fatal Aggression, Assayer, Malphas. 

Boston Round 2 was won by GOBLET, who will now move on the Boston city final on April 19th and will join round 1 winner COFFIN BIRTH. Round 2 was held on March 21st at Once Somerville along with other competing bands Pathogenic, Carnivora, Ravage. Remaining qualifying rounds listed below.

For over a decade at the world's largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever,Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd - 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metalfun!  ​

​Boston, MA
 
Round 3 – Wednesday, March 29 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1365881590142958/ 
Upheaval - http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/
Leather Lung - http://leatherlungcult.bandcamp.com/  
Birnam Wood - http://birnamwood.bandcamp.com/  
Concilium - https://www.facebook.com/conciliumdoom/ ​

​​Final – Wednesday, April 19 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
​Event Link: 
​https://www.facebook.com/events/364745117238312/ 
Round 1 Winner Coffin Birth - 
https://coffinbirth.bandcamp.com/ 
TBA
TBA

New York City
(dates coming soon)
  • 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 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
  • PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
  • Backline arrangements TBA.
  • The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
  • To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
  • Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
  • Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.
If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.
​
Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.
​Sponsors / Media Partners:
LosCabosDrumsticks.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalSucks.net
MetalUnderground.com
​​PureGrainAudio.com
DVT Entertainment
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Grayskull Booking
Full Siege Entertainment
Gigfly.ca
Death Kiss (WEMF)
NineCicles
]]><![CDATA[Wacken Metal Battle USA Boston Round 1 Winner! COFFIN BIRTH]]>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:19:29 GMThttps://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/wacken-metal-battle-usa/wacken-metal-battle-usa-boston-round-1-winner-coffin-birth
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Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce the first ever round on American soil and in Boston has been conquered by the brutal blackened death metal of COFFIN BIRTH. The band will now move on to the Boston city final on April 20th. Remaining qualifying rounds listed below.
​For over a decade at the world's largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd - 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun!
​Boston, MA
​
Round 2 – Tuesday, March 14 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1365881590142958/ 
Upheaval - http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com
Leather Lung - http://leatherlungcult.bandcamp.com 
Birnam Wood - http://birnamwood.bandcamp.com 
1 TBD


Round 3 – Tuesday, March 21 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1841549376120623/ 
Pathogenic – http://pathogenic.bandcamp.com
Carnivora - http://carnivora.bandcamp.com   
Ravage - http://www.RavageTheEarth.com 
Goblet - http://goblet2.bandcamp.com


Final – Thursday, April 20 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/364745117238312/ 


Philadelphia, PA

Round 1 – Saturday, March 18 @ Whiskey Tango (14000 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/618215298370947/ 
In The Presence Of Wolves – http://inthepresenceofwolves.com/ 
POWER THEORY – http://sentinelmusic75.wixsite.com/powertheory 
Corpse Hoarder – https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/ 
Fatal Aggression – https://youtu.be/GW-oxme5duM 
Assayer – http://assayermetal.com/ 
Malphas – https://malphas94.bandcamp.com/


New York City
(dates coming soon)
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