Each year Wacken hosts a "battle of the bands" made up of entrants from thirty countries. Canada has done well, winning twice so far (out of three years of entering!) including last year. Well, their entrant this year, after a series of competitions across five territories resulting in a final at the weekend, is melodic … Continue reading International News – Profaner crowned Wacken Metal Battle Canada champs

While we focus on Bloodstock's Metal 2 The Masses competitions (Gary's covering another round in Glasgow this week), there are similar competitions going on for other events. One is the huge Wacken Metal Battle Canada where bands battle it out for the chance to represent their country at the German festival. This year's 2016 battle … Continue reading Wacken Metal Battle Canada – World’s biggest free ?