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Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
HBCU Bands could find payday in Heavy Metal Band Contest
HBCU marching bands have a new opportunity to showcase their high-energy performances on a national stage as legendary rock band Metallica launches its 2025 College Marching Band Competition. The competition, open to all collegiate-level marching bands, challenges programs to craft unique and dynamic performances of Metallica's music. Bands that enter will receive access to a full library of sheet music arrangements provided by Hal Leonard via Among the songs available are "Enter Sandman," "Master of Puppets," "One," and "Fade to Black," along with newly added selections such as "Until It Sleeps." The competition is divided into three categories: Division I, Divisions II and III, and a Fan Favorite category. HBCU bands, known for their tradition, showmanship and musical excellence, are eligible to compete across all divisions. The top prize for a Division I program includes a $50,000 equipment grant and the chance to record a Metallica song along with the EA SPORTS College Football theme. The recordings will be featured in the upcoming EA SPORTS College Football video game. Additional cash prizes include $25,000 for second place and $10,000 for third in Division I. Division II and III schools will compete for $40,000, $20,000 and $10,000 respectively. One fan-selected band, regardless of division, will win a $10,000 Fan Favorite award. Finalists will be selected by a panel of professional judges, with Metallica's members choosing the ultimate winners. Fan voting will determine the Fan Favorite winner. The competition represents a high-profile opportunity for HBCU bands to gain exposure and resources while performing on a national stage. With more than $165,000 in total prizes available, the challenge could provide a major boost for participating band programs. More information and submission guidelines are available through Metallica's official website. The post HBCU Bands could find payday in Heavy Metal Band Contest appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Metallica and EA SPORTS launch marching band competition for College Football video game
Metallica and EA SPORTS launch marching band competition for College Football video game Rock on! College football fans and metalheads alike will be coming together to celebrate this season. The legendary rock band Metallica has joined forces with the college football world to create the "ultimate marching band competition." Metallica is calling on all collegiate marching bands for their Marching Band Competition, where the collegiate Division 1 grand prize winner won't just walk away with bragging rights, but they will be IN the game... as in EA SPORTS "in the game." EA SPORTS is bringing one lucky marching band into its next edition of EA SPORTS College Football video game, offering them a chance to record both the game's theme song and a Metallica track to be featured in a future release. 'When this opportunity came up, we knew we had to jump on it,' Metallica shared in a statement. 'It's an incredible chance to amplify the competition and give college bands a moment on one of the biggest stages in sports and gaming.' How it works The band competition challenges marching bands to create the most impressive, high-energy performance of one of Metallica's songs. Bands will have access to the official charts arranged for a marching performance, courtesy of Hal Leonard, the world's best sheet music publisher. There will be a panel of professional judges who will narrow down submissions to five finalists per category. From there, one winner will be selected in each group, including a "Fan Favorite" decided by a public vote. While only the Division 1 collegiate champion will be featured in the EA SPORTS College Football video game, winners from all categories will receive high-end musical equipment for their schools, totaling more than $165,000 in prizes. Key dates and how to enter The deadline to enter is December 1, 2025, but with a cameo in the EA SPORTS College Football video game on the line, the competition is expected to be fierce. Bands interested in entering the competition should visit for full details, performance guidelines, and registration. As Metallica so beautifully says: Time Marches On, and now so does college football! This one-of-a-kind opportunity promises to blend gridiron and rock power like no other! Contact/Follow @College_Wire on X and @College_Wires on Threads. Like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of college sports news, notes, and opinions.
