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Wacken Metal Battle USA 2023 Submissions Now Open!

Wacken Metal Battle USA not only returns in 2023 but has also now opened up submissions! So, if you’re in a rad independent American band, now’s the time to apply.

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Wacken Metal Battle USA not only returns in 2023 but has also now opened up submissions! So, if you’re in a rad independent American band, now’s the time to apply here: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/.

Thus far, the event has sent four bands to perform at Wacken, including San Diego’s Mythraeum (2022). San Diego’s Monarch (2019), Anaheim’s Voices of Ruin (2018), and Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder (2017).

2023 battles will take in Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; San Diego, CA; Bay Area, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Akron, OH; Salt Lake City, UT; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX and El Paso, TX, with more to be announced at later date.

WMBU Promoter and Artist Relations Eric Dow comments:

“I am very excited to announce Wacken Metal Battle USA 2023. The battle this year was extremely successful so we are not going to muck with the formula too much. One change is that I am happy to announce the addition of Salt Lake City to the battle. Who will wear the crown next year? Will San Diego be dethroned? Will Houston come up victorious? Will Akron send the champions to Germany? Make sure you follow the battle and find out who will represent the USA with pride in the battle at Wacken Open Air!”

Band submissions will open on October 25th at 6 AM PST and close on December 15th at 11:59 PM PST.

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 (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2023 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.

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