WACKEN METAL BATTLE IRELAND: Get Your Band Entered, NOW!!! Posted: 24/05/2016 by John O'Brien
ANNOUNCEMENT JUST IN FROM THE ORGANISERS OF
“WACKEN METAL BATTLE IRELAND”
Following a late change to what was intended to be a year off for the Wacken Metal Battle Ireland, the competition returns to Ireland this June to find a last minute addition to this year’s Wacken Open Air line-up. Yes, you read that right, one band from Ireland has the chance to join the line-up for the biggest metal festival in the world, Wacken 2016 and play alongside some of the biggest names in metal including Iron Maiden, Bullet for My Valentine, Whitesnake/David Coverdale, Blind Guardian, Testament, Ministry, Triptykon (Official), Immolation, Arch Enemy, Clutch, DevilDriver, Marduk Official, Twisted Sister, Ihsahn -Official-, Therion and of course… Steel Panther!
But if you want in, you need to get your application to us by MIDNIGHT on FRIDAY 27th MAY. AND… your band needs to be able to play in the FINAL in Dublin on SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2016. Importantly, should your band win, you will need to be in Germany from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th August 2016.
If none of this is a problem, send an email to [email protected] with the following info:
1. Links (Soundcloud, Bandcamp, YouTube etc) to two original tracks
2. Band Biography (max 200 words)
3. Band Photo
4. Contact details (including two mobile phone numbers)
5. Confirmation that all band members will be 18 years of age by 18/06/16.
6. Confirmation that the band is available to travel to Germany in August
7. Confirmation that your band is currently unsigned.
**Incomplete entries will not be accepted**
The line-up for the final will be announced on Wednesday 1st June 2016.
GOOD LUCK!!!
