Sweden and Finland, move over. For the second time in three years, Israeli band Hammercult has defeated almost 30 bands from across the globe to win the Wacken Metal Battle. Hammercult is relatively new to the Israeli metal scene, though its members are all alumna of other established bands. Elad Manor and Arie Aranovich also play in The Fading, the Wacken Metal Battle winners of 2008.

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And check out their awesome photos of the show by clicking on the pic below…