One Band To Rule Them All! After another record-breaking year of submissions from independent bands across the country, Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce this year’s British Columbia and Ontario 2025 battles, which could see one unsigned band crowned champion and perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years). The 2025 British Columbia and Ontario battles will be held in the following cities and dates, with more to be announced for Canada. The national final will be held in Vancouver, BC, on May 31st, 2025, at The Rickshaw Theatre. Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2024 Winner Beguiler 2025 Canadian Wacken Battles: British ...