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Collegiate Deadline extended to Nov. 1, 2025
Collegiate Marching Band Competition
Metallica challenges marching bands at all collegiate levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica's music.
Bands who enter the competition will have access to a library of marching band charts for Metallica songs, provided by Hal Leonard via sheetmusicdirect.com. The members of Metallica will select the winning performances, who will win musical equipment for their school program, furnished by our sponsors. NEW: The 1st place Division 1 College winner will have the opportunity to record a Metallica song and the EA SPORTS™ College Football Theme Song and have their recordings included in EA SPORTS™ College Football.
7 prizes awarded to colleges across 3 categories
1
| 1st Place* * Includes the opportunity to record a Metallica song and the EA SPORTS™ Football Theme Song and have their recordings included in EA SPORTS™ College Football.  | $50,000 IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $25,000 IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $10,000 IN PRIZING |
2
| 1st Place | $40,000 IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $20,000 IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $10,000 IN PRIZING |
3
Winners will be narrowed down to five finalists by professional judges. Metallica will select the final prize winners in each category. Fan Favorite winners will be the result of fan voting. Bands may sign up to participate in the Showcase category if they do not wish to compete for the prizes. Those videos will be featured on the contest submissions page but will not be voted on by judges or fans.