"Alabama Marching Bands Battle for Metallica's $180K Prize"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AL.com

Three marching bands from Alabama, including Auburn University, Cleveland High School, and Pell City High School, have been named finalists in the Metallica Marching Band Competition, competing for a total of $180,000 in prizes. Over 450 bands nationwide entered the contest by submitting YouTube videos of their performances of Metallica songs. The winners, chosen by Metallica themselves, will be announced in January 2024 and will receive musical instruments and equipment for their school programs. The contest also includes fan favorite categories, with online voting determining two additional winners.
