Wacken Metal Battle USA announces its return in 2024 to crown one independent band to perform at the world’s largest gathering of metalheads from around the world. To date, the battle has sent five previous bands to perform on metal’s most prestigious stage. 2023 witnessed San Diego’s Fadrait crowned champion, following previous winners San Diego’s Mythraeum (2022), San Diego’s Monarch (2019), Anaheim’s Voices of Ruin (2018), and Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder (2017). Applications for 2024 end November 30th, 2023, at 11:59 PM PST. Unsigned bands can ONLY apply. Please fill out your information at the following link (please select United States and then the city that your band would like to perform in). 2024 battles will be taking place in the following cities: New York, NY Clifton, NJ Phila...