Prove you belong in the front row before the next headliner takes the stage.
The curtain rises on Metal Fest's second headliner: get ready to give wings to your tank, Commander!
Avenged Sevenfold takes over Metal Fest with a show worthy of the biggest arenas in the world. Expect epic battles, exclusive rewards, and enough firepower to leave the battlefield ringing long after the last note fades.
You know what comes next: it's time to Rush the Stage and secure your place in the spotlight before the show begins!
Read on for all the details of Rush the Stage, then head to this article to check out the Avenged Sevenfold-themed tanks, Commander, and other unique content available during Act 2 of Metal Fest.
Plus, take on an extra Challenge that’ll earn you a discount on the Avenged Sevenfold-themed tanks!
Rush the Stage: Overview
Here’s how Rush the Stage challenge works:
This year, Rush the Stage will run for 11 days, from September 4 through September 14. You’ll be able to play the challenge in both WWII mode and in Cold War mode during the same period.
To join a Rush the Stage battle, you’ve got two options:
- Head to the mode select screen and choose it from there.
- While in your garage, press both your Left Trigger (LT) and Right Trigger (RT). This will take you right to the event mode garage to pick your tank!
Rush the Stage uses Control gameplay conditions on a map designed especially for Metal Fest. Control the three bases and destroy enemy tanks to score points. The first team to 1,000 points wins! (Each base scores points for every second held. The main base around Center Stage scores double the points.) If neither team reaches 1,000 points, the one with the highest score at the end of the match will win.
Rush the Stage: WWII
| Main Base |
6 points every 2 seconds |
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Side Bases (2) |
3 points every 2 seconds |
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Enemy Tanks Destroyed |
10 points |
| Respawns | Yes |
| Win Condition | 1,000 Points |
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Match Duration |
10 Minutes |
| Team Size | 7v7 |
| Tank Types |
light tanks, medium tanks, heavy tanks |
| Tier | IX |
| Bots | Enabled |
| Boosters |
Only Commander Boosters allowed |
Rush the Stage: Cold War
| Main Base |
6 points every 2 seconds |
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Side Bases (2) |
3 points every 2 seconds |
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Enemy Tanks Destroyed |
10 points |
| Respawns | Yes |
| Win Condition | 1,000 Points |
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Match Duration |
10 Minutes |
| Team Size | 7v7 |
| Tank Types |
light tanks, medium tanks, heavy tanks |
| Era | Détente (Era 3) |
| Bots | Enabled |
| Boosters |
Only Commander Boosters allowed |
Avenged Sevenfold Reset Challenge
Choose one of the members of Avenged Sevenfold to begin this Challenge. Complete the full chain to earn a 7% discount on the Avenged Sevenfold tanks.
Looking for even bigger savings? After completing the Challenge, you can reset it and take it on again up to three additional times, increasing your discount with each completion for a maximum of 30% off. To start over, simply purchase the Encore Bundle on the Store for 500,000 Silver and jump back into the action.
Start by selecting one of the band members as your 2D Commanders. Careful! Once you make your choice, you won’t be able to pick another one until you complete the Challenge. However, every time you restart the Challenge you’ll be able to select a different Commander, so you can complete your collection or stay loyal to your fave and pick them over and over again.
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Select Brooks Wackerman |
Select Johnny Christ |
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Select Synyster Gates |
Select Zacky Vengeance |
And here are the details of the Challenge!
| GOAL | REWARD |
|---|---|
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Dealing Damage Deal 5,000 or more damage in any number of battles (Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only) |
2 Points |
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Rush the Damage Deal 12,750 or more damage in any number of battles (Available to Rush the Stage only) |
2 Points |
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Join the Band Play a battle using an A7X vehicle OR Commander Vehicles:
Commanders:
(Available to Multiplayer, CoOp and Rush the Stage only) |
1 Point |
RESTRICTIONS |
[MERGE] |
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World War II: Available to all Tiers Cold War: Available to all Eras |
[MERGE] |
Ready for the grand finale?
| GOAL | REWARD |
|---|---|
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A7X: I Earn 15 Points |
A7X Emblem 9 Emblem Voucher (2) |
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A7X: II Earn 15 Points |
A7X Emblem 3 Emblem Voucher (2) |
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A7X: III Earn 15 Points |
A7X Emblem 4 Emblem Voucher (2) |
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A7X: IV Earn 15 Points |
A7X Emblem 5 Emblem Voucher (2) |
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A7X: V Earn 15 Points |
Avenged Sevenfold Inscription Voucher (2) A7X Emblem 7 Emblem Voucher (2) Discount on the A7X - Nightmare bundle and A7X - Deathbat bundle (% depends on how many times you've completed the challenge) |
RESTRICTIONS |
[MERGE] |
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World War II: Available to all Tiers Cold War: Available to all Eras Available four times per account |
[MERGE] |
Head to the battlefield and conquer Metal Fest: Act 2!
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