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# Discord Demo Contest!
- URL: https://blackmetalzine.com/discord-demo-contest/
- Published: 2025-03-21T14:27:22.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-30T19:44:40.000Z
- Description: Thanks to Merijn, aspiring musicians now has an unique chance to get some input and guidance for a demo track of their choosing by submitting to the discord demo contest!
- Author: BoennaBornai

Thanks to music producer and active discord member **Merijn** there is now a chance to get to work on one of your songs with his help! Here are the guidelines:  
  
**Join our Discord here: [BMP Discord](https://discord.com/invite/9WBTVvNYEC?ref=blackmetalzine.com)**

## Black Metal Production Challenge

**Concept & purpose:**

This is an opportunity for artists in this server to take their raw ideas and turn them into a professionally produced song, for free. MerijnAap is looking for three artists to collaborate with on their track, providing them with:  
  
✅ Songwriting & composition feedback  
✅ Production & recording guidance  
✅ A full mix & master of their song

All he asks in return is that the winners commit to the process and leave a killer review, if they think it deserves one.

This is not just a contest, this is your chance to get a track fully produced and release-ready, with no cost and no risk.

**How to enter:**  
  
1️⃣ - Write & record a demo (At least 1 minute long).  
2️⃣ - The demo must have at least 2 distinct sections (they can repeat, but it needs some variation).  
3️⃣ - You must be able to record at home using a DAW.  
4️⃣ - Vocals are optional but not required  
5️⃣ - Submit your demo by april 1st (for real though)

Once the deadline passes, we’ll vote in the server to choose the top 3 demos, and MerijnAap will work with those artists to fully flesh out their song.

**Rules & requirements**:  
  
🎵 Genre: Any style of metal  
⏳ Length: 1 minute or more  
🖥️ Recording: Must be recorded in a DAW (no phone recordings, please)  
🛠️ Structure: Must have at least two distinct sections (intro/verse, verse/chorus, riff A/riff B, etc.)  

**Additional guidelines:**  
  
Performance quality doesn’t need to be perfect, but the playing should be clear. It's a demo we're not trying to win a grammy here.  
Use programmed drums if you're a guitarist.  
Collabs are allowed!  
Your track will not be released unless you choose to release it. This is all about helping each other grow.

**Ready to join?**  
  
**Join the Black Metal Promotion** [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/9WBTVvNYEC?ref=blackmetalzine.com) **and make your way to the demo-contest channel before April 1st!**