Wacken Metal Battle 2027

WACKEN METAL BATTLE DENMARK 2027 – THE DANISH METAL UNDERGROUND TAKES OVER THE COUNTRY!
16 bands. Five cities. One ticket to the international metal scene at Wacken Open Air!

Wacken Metal Battle is much more than an ordinary band competition. It is one of the world's most important international showcase platforms for emerging metal bands and a unique opportunity to take the leap from the Danish underground to the international metal scene.

Over the years, Wacken Metal Battle Denmark has helped put the spotlight on a wide range of outstanding Danish metal acts. Bands such as By The Patient, Aphyxion, Huldre, Xenoblight, Lamentari, Katla, Thus, Danefae and Swartzheim have all been part of the international talent programme, helping put Denmark on the global metal map at Wacken.

It's a success story that reflects a Danish metal scene in constant evolution. The pool of talent is enormous, ambitions are high, and all around the country's venues, bands are waiting for their chance to show the world what they can do.

Once again, support from Danish venues has been fantastic, and in 2027 we will continue our efforts to create a strong platform for the metal acts of tomorrow. Wacken Metal Battle Denmark is all about giving emerging bands a stage, an audience and a genuine opportunity to reach far beyond Denmark's borders.

In 2027, no fewer than 16 Danish metal bands will have the opportunity to become part of Wacken Metal Battle Denmark and represent Denmark with a performance at the Wacken Metal Battle final at Wacken Open Air 2027.

In March 2027, Wacken Metal Battle Denmark will visit five Danish venues. Four preliminary rounds and one grand final! The tour brings together all 16 participating bands for a series of intense metal experiences, where the next generation of metal acts will battle for a place in the Danish final. Four bands per show!

TOUR SCHEDULE 2027
● March 6 – Kolding / Godset
● March 12 – Copenhagen / Stengade
● March 13 – Slagelse / Musikhuset
● March 18 – Aalborg / Studenterhuset
● March 27 – Roskilde / Gimle – THE GRAND FINAL!

As an added musical treat, audiences will also get the chance to experience DANEFAE, who will headline the tour shows in Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse and Roskilde, while THUS will take on the headliner role in Aalborg.