VonWolfe Entertainment

07/04/2025

“Once long ago
A word from your lips and the world turned around
But somehow you’ve changed
You’re so far away
I long for the past and dream of the days
With you, Madame Blue
Suite Madame Blue
Gaze in your looking-glass
You’re not a child anymore
Suite Madame Blue
The future is all but past
Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules
You conquered the world and more…”
-D.DeYoung

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!!!

10/21/2024

Unsigned metal bands.
GET IN THE RING!!!!!!

Spotify - 2024 WMBU National Finalists Playlist - https://spoti.fi/4cbAEb8​ One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce its return for 2025 battles nationwide for one independent band to be crowned champion and perform at one of the world's most prestigious and large...

10/11/2024

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Open Band Submissions For 2025 Battles
- One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air -

Unsigned bands ONLY can apply. Please fill out your information at the website, (please select USA and then the City that your band would like to perform in)

(Band Submissions open from October 11th - December 15th, 2024)

The 2025 WMBU champion will receive the following:
- A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
- Full professional backline provided.
- $1,000 USD towards flights to Germany.
- VIP camping at the festival.

2025 battles will be taking place in the following cities:
(National Final on June 21st in Clifton, NJ at Dingbatz)
New York, NY
Clifton, NJ
Baltimore, MD
Tampa, FL
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Bay Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX

For the last 6 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023, 2024), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2025 will be the 34th edition of the festival and will be held from July 30th – August 2nd. The 2025 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Saxon, Within Temptation, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, and many more.

10/11/2024

Here we go!!!
Get those EPKs ready!!!!

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Open Band Submissions For 2025 Battles
- One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air -

Unsigned bands ONLY can apply. Please fill out your information at the following link (please select USA and then the City that your band would like to perform in) - https://www.metal-battle.com​

(Band Submissions open from October 11th - December 15th, 2024)

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – https://youtu.be/fjMugRXEc5g​

The 2025 WMBU champion will receive the following:
- A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
- Full professional backline provided.
- $1,000 USD towards flights to Germany.
- VIP camping at the festival.

2025 battles will be taking place in the following cities:
(National Final on June 21st in Clifton, NJ at Dingbatz)
New York, NY
Clifton, NJ
Baltimore, MD
Tampa, FL
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Bay Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX

For the last 6 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023, 2024), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2025 will be the 34th edition of the festival and will be held from July 30th – August 2nd. The 2025 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Saxon, Within Temptation, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, and many more. Details - https://www.wacken.com/en/

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 30 other countries’ champions, and represent the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade and give independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

Sponsors / Partners:​
Bravewords.com
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal-Rules.com
V13 Media
Ghost Cult Magazine
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management & Booking
Come and Take It Productions
Brick By Brick
VonWolfe Entertainment
TMI Collaborations
Dingbatz
Dean Guitars

10/09/2024

New music coming from Set In Stone!
Your ears will thank you.

09/16/2024

Keep Portland Independent!!!

Join us on September 16th by sharing your concerns about Live Nation's proposed venue on social media and with Portland City Council.

09/13/2024

Keep Portland independent!!!

Visit MusicPortland.org to learn about Live Nation’s predatory business practices and what we’re doing to stop them.

09/04/2024

If you’re a Portland Musician… a Live Nation Venue will make you move. You will eventually have nowhere to perform. The clock is ticking…. 9/19 is hearing day. Learn more at .

08/23/2024

08/19/2024

The metal horns were held high Saturday night at High Water Mark Lounge
Seattle's Greyhawk Official really blew the roof off!!!
but... not before Splintered Throne, Paradigm Shyft and Manthus really shook the rafters!
The crowd was amazing!!
Big thanks to Chris and The High Water Mark Lounge, Eric for the stellar sound, the entire bar staff and to SlowCamera Paparazzi for the painted portraits throughout the night! Such great work!