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Watch: Metallica Reveals Winners of ‘For Whom the Band Tolls’ Marching Band Competition

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Last year, Metallica served up a unique opportunity for marching bands to compete for more than $180,000 in prizes by incorporating Metallica songs into their live performances. This week, the winners of the For Whom the Band Tolls Marching Band Competition were revealed in a special video presented by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo.

Check out the full performances from each winning high school and college below!

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) and Malverne High School (Malverne, NY)

High School (Small): Oakton High School (Vienna, VA)

Fan Favorite (College): Auburn University
Fan Favorite (High School): Dobyns-Bennett High School (Kingsport, TN)

Congratulations to all the winners!

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