The 2017 Battle for Wacken Winners are none other than Cape Town Based Megalodon. They have beaten all the competition and will be going to Germany to represent South Africa!
More About Megalodon
Megalodon was spawned by the creative minds of Ruan Jordaan and Nuri Grobbelaar. After discussing the project for a few years it has finally been given life. Together with Thomas Theron and Alex Toua the band has become an entity of its own in a very short period of time. Finally with the addition of Louis Henn on guitar in November 2010 the line up was completed. Megalodon brings you a (planet) crushing 8 string metal sonance
Yes, it’s that time of year again. A time when metal bands from all across South Africa battle it out to try and take top honours. And what does the winning band get? They get the opportunity to play at the Wacken Metal festival in Germany, alongside some of the giants in the international metal scene. Bands like Iron Maiden, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse and Metallica have all played at the festival. This truly is the grandest gathering of metal heads in the world.
Be sure to check the band out on Band Camp
More About the Battle
The local events are spearheaded by Louis Dupisani and Sashquita Northey of Emalyth Promotions. They ensure that the judges for the events are not only qualified for the task, but are also leaders in their local metal scene. It is up to the judges to decide who wins each of the heats, and ultimately who will fight it out in the final event.
Final LineUp
The Local heats have come to a close, marking the end of phase one. Your finalists are:
Reverse The Sands
Ohgod
Megalodon
Spectral Realm
Only Forever
My Columbine
PSordid
Maximum Carnage
The Overmind
Different bands will play at each of the heats. To support the battle, head to your favourite venue and check it out. The final battle to determine the 2017 winners of the Wacken Metal Battle will take place on the 6th of May at Rumours Rock Lounge.
Follow the Wacken Metal Battle Facebook page for all the up-to-date information.
