Wacken Metal Battle USA - National Final - May 7 - Los Angeles - One Band To Play Wacken Open Air!
After two years of hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, Wacken Metal Battle USA returned in 2022 for battles across America. From the months of January to April, over 100 bands from across the states battled each other out in Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Las Vegas (NV), Akron (OH), Los Angeles (CA), San Diego (CA), Orange County (CA), Crockett (Bay Area - CA), Phoenix (AZ), Tucson (AZ), Austin (TX), San Antonio (TX), Lubbock (TX), El Paso (TX), and Houston (TX).
We are now down to the final six independent American bands, where one will be crowned the 2022 champion of Wacken Metal Battle USA and be given the opportunity to perform at the world's largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air!
And the final six are...
Our Dying World (LA Winner) - Melodic death metal from the greater Los Angeles area. Bringing some of the best elements from every genre, they’re hoping to bring a new feeling to the metal world and dissolve the barriers between genres to make them fit seamlessly. https://ourdyingworld.bandcamp.com.
The Stage of Dreams (Ohio Winner) - Heavily influenced by classic metal bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Judas Priest. Their upcoming EP was recorded at The Vault in Pittsburgh, PA and was produced and engineered by Multiplatinum Producer Dave Hillis. https://thestageofdreams.rocks
Mythraeum (San Diego Winner) - An alchemical process manifested through primal means, Mythraeum is an expression of the rage, misery, and longing that existence provokes. https://mythraeum.bandcamp.com
Donella Drive (Texas Winner) - Combining elements of alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. https://donelladrive.bandcamp.com
Phantom Witch (Bay Area Winner) - They were sent to this time from 1986 to bring Thrash to the future. Hold on to your butts.
Pitch Black Mass (Pacific Northwest) - From Oregon state!! Thrash Metal Heavy Hitters. https://youtu.be/kBQEKXcTjqs
Event Details:
Saturday, May 7 - Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final
The Viper Room - 8852 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
21+ // doors @ 7:30 // $12 advance // $15 day-of-show
Tickets at https://bit.ly/viper507
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/421584889331186/
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