One band to rule them all! With hundreds of submissions from bands across the country, Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce most of their 2024 battles, with more to follow with dates and bands. All the battles are listed by participating cities (please note Ottawa bands will be hosted at Montreal rounds). The national final will be held in Edmonton, AB, on May 25th. Bands that have been selected to participate in the battles will have the chance to win their performance slot as the only independent Canadian band to be crowned champion and perform at International Battle at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest metal festivals, Wacken Open Air (July 31st – August 3rd) The festival has garnered the attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 yea...