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Wacken Metal Battle returns, now including Cyprus!
Wacken Metal Battle, the world’s largest international metal competition with more than 95 participating countries, returns once again to the Greek metal scene and – for the very first time – to the Cypriot scene.
Its aim is to send one Greek or Cypriot band to perform at Wacken Open Air 2026, competing for prizes and the chance to play on one of the most iconic stages in metal.
The Cyprus Final will take place on 17 January 2026 at Savino Live in Larnaca, where six selected bands will compete. Two bands will advance to the Regional Final in Athens on 5 April 2026. From there, one band will be chosen to represent Greece & Cyprus at Wacken Open Air 2026 in Germany.
Rock Island are the official organizers for Cyprus. The company is committed to growing and supporting the local scene. They have organized Metal 2 the Masses Cyprus, which saw one Cypriot band perform at Bloodstock Open Air in 2025. They have also worked with respected names both in Cyprus and abroad including Rotting Christ, Diamond Head, Onslaught, Timo Tolkki, Six for Nine, and Sakis Tolis.
Applications for Wacken Metal Battle Greece & Cyprus will open soon and will remain open until 25 December 2025.
Contacts and information
Cyprus For Cypriot bands: info@rockisland-festival.com
www.rock-island-events.com/wacken-metal-battle-greece-cyprus
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