W:O:A Metal Battle is an international band contest first held in 2004.
During Metal Battle, newcomer bands compete against each other in national qualifiers and finals; the winner of each country then competes against the other finalists in the grand final at Wacken Open Air.

An international jury selects the competition's best bands.
In earlier years, winners of the competition were offered a record deal, whereas nowadays, the five best bands receive cash or material prices.
W:O:A Metal Battle is an international band contest first held in 2004. During Metal Battle, newcomer bands compete against each other in national qualifiers and finals; the winner of each country then competes against the other finalists in the grand final at Wacken Open Air.
An international jury selects the competition's best bands. In earlier years, winners of the competition were offered a record deal, whereas nowadays, the five best bands receive cash or material prices.
Wacken Open Air