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Throughout the world, from the smallest rehearsal room to the largest stage, Washburn Guitars are recognized as some of the finest instruments on the planet. As part of the Wacken-Universum, W:0:A Metal-Battle has become a very strong name in the worldwide metal music scene. In order to further support the growing metal scene, Washburn and W:0:A Metal-Battle have recently teamed up to offer metal music talents a whole new communication platform.

Beginning August 4th, 2008 at the upcoming 19th Annual Wacken Open Air Festival, Washburn and W:0:A Metal Battle will announce the first Metal Battle/Washburn Riff Contest. The contest will allow participants 18 and older to upload a 35 second clip of their best riffs to YouTube to be presented on this site and voted on by fans from the metal community. Record your riff at home, at a Washburn dealer, the contest area of a Washburn Exhibition booth or anywhere you like, all that matters is "Are you Metal enough to win?". Riffs must be recorded on a Washburn guitar and last no longer than 35 seconds. If your clip is voted in the top 13, you can win a great prize including a brand new Washburn HM series custom shop guitar.

The upload phase of the contest will close April 5th, 2009 with voting beginning April 6th. You may upload 2 different 35 second clips (see rules for details). The voting phase will close June 20th, 2009. Winners will be determined and informed on or about June 21st, 2009, just a couple of weeks before The Wacken Open Air Festival 2009.

Partners of the Metal Battle/Washburn Riff Contest are www.wacken.com, www.metal-battle.com and www.washburn.com. Must be 18 to enter.

To upload your video now, click the YouTube link on the left. Please see instructions and rules for more information.

The world is ready to hear and see your heaviest riffs…
Let the battle begin!!!