This Friday, February 21, 2025, Voodoo Belfast will host Heat Three of the Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland competition, presented by The Distortion Project. This event offers local metal bands the chance to secure a coveted slot on the New Blood Stage at the Bloodstock Festival 2025, alongside renowned acts such as Trivium, Gojira, and Machine Head.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Friday, February 21, 2025, with doors opening at 8:00 PM.
- Venue: Voodoo Belfast, 9–11 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA.
- Admission: £7.00 plus booking fee, which includes one voting slip. Tickets are available online and at the door; both cash and card payments are accepted.
The lineup for Heat Three features four local metal bands:
- BLACK DOG MOON
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090149589998
- Video: Back Dog Moon
- DEVILSOME
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064125878450
- Audio: 7th Seal
- FINAL THIRTEEN
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalthirteen
- Video: Go
- SOMA
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomaBandNI
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somabelfast
Competing Bands:
Competition Format:
Each band will perform a 30-minute set, with the running order drawn at random on the day of the show. The schedule is as follows:
- Band 1: 8:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Band 2: 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Band 3: 10:15 PM – 10:45 PM
- Band 4: 11:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Audience voting will close at 11:45 PM, with results announced between 12:15 AM and 12:30 AM. The judging system is a points-based system, with 50% of the score from audience votes and 50% from a panel of 3 to 5 judges, including local journalists, sound engineers, promoters, and other music industry professionals. Attendees will receive voting slips upon entry and are asked to score the bands in descending order:
- 4 points for the band you want to finish in First Place
- 3 points for the band you want to finish in Second Place
- 2 points for the band you want to finish in Third Place
- 1 point for the band you want to finish in Fourth Place
An x or tick beside the band you want to win will not be accepted and these votes will not be counted.
Prizes:
The top two bands from each heat will advance to the semi-finals, with the winning band receiving travel expenses up to the value of £400. This is a fantastic opportunity for local metal bands to gain exposure and potentially perform at one of the UK’s premier metal festivals.
About The Distortion Project:
The Distortion Project is Northern Ireland’s leading heavy metal concert promotions company, dedicated to showcasing both local and international metal talent. They have been instrumental in organizing events like Metal 2 the Masses, providing a platform for emerging bands to reach wider audiences.
Conclusion:
Heat Three of the Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland competition promises an exciting evening of metal music at Voodoo Belfast. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or simply looking for a night out, this event offers a chance to support local talent and experience the vibrant metal scene in Belfast.
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