Welcome to the World Cup of Maidenfans 2.0, the battle to determine the second best band in the world
Two years ago, Black Sabbath claimed the title by one vote over Judas Priest. Starting today, it will attempt to defend that honour as 144 bands face off in a two-part competition.
Part one is the qualifier. Bands will compete Survivor-style in eight brackets, with the top four bands in each bracket advancing to part two.
Part two is a March Madness-style tourney where the 32 bands that survive the qualifier will be seeded, then set in head-to-head sudden-death matches against the top 32 bands from the first World Cup.
Winners will continue facing off in head-to-head fashion until a champion is crowned.
The game opens now with the first group of qualifiers. Vote against as many bands as you wish. The four bands with the least amount of votes will advance. Each qualifying round will last for three days.
Two years ago, Black Sabbath claimed the title by one vote over Judas Priest. Starting today, it will attempt to defend that honour as 144 bands face off in a two-part competition.
Part one is the qualifier. Bands will compete Survivor-style in eight brackets, with the top four bands in each bracket advancing to part two.
Part two is a March Madness-style tourney where the 32 bands that survive the qualifier will be seeded, then set in head-to-head sudden-death matches against the top 32 bands from the first World Cup.
Winners will continue facing off in head-to-head fashion until a champion is crowned.
The game opens now with the first group of qualifiers. Vote against as many bands as you wish. The four bands with the least amount of votes will advance. Each qualifying round will last for three days.