Wacken Metal Battle Canada continues – semi-finals updates

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014

With each live event Wacken Metal Battle Canada draws closer to the final rounds of the competition — choosing a band to represent Canada at Wacken Metal Battle in Germany this summer.

The most recent Wacken Metal Battle contest (April 23) sends Death Toll Rising to join QuietusSamandriel, and Eye of Horus in the Edmonton semi-final round, scheduled for May 7.

Check out the first of Toronto‘s semi-finals this weekend – April 26 at the Hard Luck BarMy HollowThe ParallaxPsycho Mad SallyShotgun Cure, and SantuariumSat, April 26 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details.

Or, if you’re in the western side of the country, you can take in round 4 in Calgary the same night: Sat, Apr 26 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – Event Details.

Montreal kicks off their round 1 this Sunday, April 27: Sun, April 27 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details.

Calgary‘s round 5 as well as more semi-finals take place in Toronto and Vancouver on May 3.

Sat, May 3 @ Lord Nelson’s Pub, 1020 8 Ave SW. – Event Details
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
Sat, May 3 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. – Event Details

And a taste of Death Toll Rising to whet your appetite:

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