Press Alert: HELLBØUND make headlines after storming into Wacken’s Metal Battle Top 3
We’ve made the news – big time! The story of our journey to Wacken Open Air 2025, and our third-place victory in the Wacken Metal Battle, has just been featured in an in-depth article by Svobodna Evropa / Radio Free Europe.
The piece covers how HELLBØUND – a five-piece “jumbish metal” force from Burgas – battled through competition from nearly 12,000 bands worldwide to become the first Bulgarian band ever to land in the festival’s Top 5. It also tells the behind-the-scenes story of our road from the Bulgarian Metal Battle finals to sharing the stage with legendary names like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, and Nightwish.
We’re beyond proud to see our music and madness recognised in such a respected publication. This is more than just a festival result – it’s a moment for Bulgarian metal history, and it’s now immortalised in print.
📖 Read the full article here: “Джумбиш метъли: Българската група Hellbøund, която влезе в Топ 3 на най-добрите млади метъл банди в света”
Massive thanks to Svobodna Evropa for telling our story, to BGTSC for their support in making this happen, and to everyone who screamed, banged their heads, and believed in us. We’re all in – and this is just the beginning.
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