Third Time’s the Charm!

“The first time was so nice, we had to do it twice” — or in our case, even a third time.
And because we’re still in the mood to celebrate, we’re bringing not 30, but 31 Metal bands from all over the world to the Holy Ground this year.

The final chapter of the Wacken Metal Battles is now complete with these eleven proud Hard & Heavy nations and their champions:
Witchlords – Belgium
Ganondorf – USA
Death Row – Bulgaria
Human Nebula – South Africa
Seers Of Light – Ungarn
Dead Memories – Ireland
Invasion – Norway
Sentient Void – Philippines
Rise Of The Shadows – Spain
Days Of Ruin – Switzerland
Noiduin – Finland

Congratulations to all the winners — and a warm welcome to all bands joining us on the Holy Ground.

The field for the Wacken Metal Battle 2026 is now complete.

May the best riffs claim victory.
See you in Wacken — Party On!