Wacken Metal Battle Africa Finals – Sognage, Randburg

The Wacken Metal Battle Africa returns in 2026!
The date of the finals is 06.06.2026 and will be hosted at Sognage in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Finalists:
Chovu – Nairobi 🇰🇪
Imperious Vision – Durban 🇿🇦
Dikamba – Luanda 🇦🇴
Fading Gray – Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Ectogenesis – Maputo 🇲🇿
Diverted Disorder – Vaal – 🇿🇦
Human Nebula – Pretoria 🇿🇦
Remuda – Gaborone 🇧🇼
Moshmallow – Pretoria 🇿🇦
The Fallen Prophets – Cape Town 🇿🇦
Lovesick – Lagos 🇳🇬
Betty’s Nuklear – George – 🇿🇦
Thegorath – Durban 🇿🇦
Special Guests:
Dark Necropoly (Mozambique)
Vigljos (Sweden)
Halvar (2025 Wacken Metal Battle Winners from Cape Town)
Doors Open to the Public at 12:30am
Bands start 13:00
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Follow @wmbafrica.official to keep up-to date with news on registrations, heats and finalists.
Join us in sending one of our own to the greatest heavy metal festival: Wacken Open Air!
🎟️ Tickets for finals 🎟️
Phase 1: R150 *Closed*
Phase 2: R200 *Closed*
Phase 3: R250
Phase 4: R300
Phase 5: R350
For more info visit www.metal-battle.com