Piox Promotions

10/09/2026

One band to conquer them all! WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA announces that band submissions for 2027 battles across the country to send one unsigned and independent American to play the world’s most pres…

10/05/2026

Good times meeting up with our brothers from Tampa Bay Metal Scene at the BRASS MUG last Saturday! 🍻🤘

10/04/2026

Wacken Metal Battle is open for submissions! One band to rule them all and perform at Wacken Open Air 2027! Submissions are open from October 1st and run until December 1st, 2026.

10/03/2026

El certamen más importante para la música pesada independiente ha encendido oficialmente sus motores en territorio norteamericano. Wacken Metal Battle USA ha abierto su convocatoria para la edición…

10/03/2026

One band to conquer them all! WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA band submissions for 2027 battles are now open! Unsigned and independent American bands from across the country will have the opportunity to battle it out for one to play the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festival,...

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Band Submissions for 2027 Battles ARE NOW OPEN!!
October 1st and run until December 1st

American bands interested in participating can apply at https://www.metal-battle.com/usa/

This year's battles will be hosted across the United States in the following areas listed below:

The National Final will be held on June 19th, 2027, as part of the Tampa Metal Meeting 2027 Fest at The Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida.
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​Southwest Region:​
Los Angeles, California
Orange County, California
Inland Empire, California
San Diego, California
Bay Area, California
Sacramento, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
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​Pacific Northwest Region:​
Portland, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
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​Midwest Region:​
Madison, Wisconsin
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​Northeast Region:​
New York, New York
Wilmington, Delaware
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​Southeast Region:​
Atlanta, Georgia
Central Florida
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​Texas Region:
​Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Dallas, Texas

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Sponsors / Partners:​
Fatal Illness Management & Booking
Dean Guitars
Bravewords.com
Metal-Rules.com
V13 Media
Ghost Cult Magazine
Come and Take It Productions
Andromeda Productions
Distilled Entertainment
Piox Promotions
Tampa Bay Metal Scene
Last Light Presents
Broken Neck Radio
The Metal Mixtape
Mad With Power Fest

WE LOVE YOU ALL! See you in the PIT!

10/01/2026

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Announces Band Submissions For 2027 Battles!

10/01/2026

🤘 THE WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2027 SEASON IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🤘

Have you dreamed of playing on the Holy Ground of Wacken Open Air? 🇩🇪🔥
Think your band has what it takes to compete on the international stage?

Now is your chance!

The Wacken Metal Battle USA and Wacken Metal Battle Caribbean are now accepting band submissions for the 2027 season.

📅 Band submissions are open from October 1 – December 1 2026

🎸 Apply now: www.metal-battle.com

🇺🇸 Wacken Metal Battle USA Final / Tampa Metal Meeting
📅 Saturday, June 19 2027
📍 BRASS MUG - Tampa, Florida

🇬🇾 Wacken Metal Battle Caribbean Final
📅 April 2027 - Exact date TBA
📍 The Black Magenta - Georgetown, Guyana

Bring your music. Bring your passion. Bring the metal!!

The road to Wacken Open Air starts here!! 🤘🍻🔥

09/27/2026