Tom Cudd

Back in April, we challenged marching bands across the country to create performances incorporating our music into their shows. The response blew us away and made for a heated competition, and the results are in! And the winners are… College (Division 1): Auburn University College (Divisions 2 & 3): Eastern New Mexico University High School (Large): Dobyns-Bennett High School (Kingsport, TN) High School (Medium): TIE - Boerne High School (Boerne, TX) & Malverne High School (Malverne, NY) High School (Small): Oakton High School (Vienna, VA) If this is the first you’re hearing about this competition, here’s a little bit of background. Marching bands at high school and collegiate levels cranked their repertoires up to 11 to compete for nearly $200,000 in equipment by creating the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances incorporating our music. Massive thanks to all who brought our music to their marching band programs, and congratulations to all the winners! The victors in each category will take home instruments and equipment thanks to our sponsors Tama, KHS America, @ZildjianCompany, @DAddarioandCo, @EVANSDrumheads, @promarksticks, and @gatorcases, in partnership with @SweetwaterSound, Conn Selmer, and @HalLeonardCorp. To learn more about the competition and watch videos of the winners, visit MetallicaMarchingBand.com.