Metal 2 the Masses

2015 Venues
NOTTINGHAM
The Intake Club
Finals Date: Jul 04
- Tel:
- 01623 624437
- Website:
- Visit Page
A welcome return to the Intake.
DUBLIN
Fibber Magees
Finals Date: May 09
- Tel:
- 00353857806115
- Website:
- Visit Page
A welcome return to Fibber Magees as they seek out the best in Irish Metal. Band looking to apply contact the details above or head for the online application form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1beBNRycrsjfodXoQo3m-mrEEUYonvYuZT8r6EuRO3Ho/viewform
NORWAY
The Tribute Rockeklubb
Finals Date: May 16
- Tel:
- 0047 95817277
- Website:
- Visit Page
Sandnes Rockeklubb`s main goal is to find good new bands and give them a stage to play on, we work on a voluntary basis and have approximately 55 shows a year with mostly bands in the metal/hard rock family. We are very pleased to be part of the M2TM family and tying bonds over to the UK.
BRIGHTON
The Green Door Store
Finals Date: May 24
- Tel:
- 07972569961
- Website:
- Visit Page
Under Brighton station Jackhammer Promotions and the green door store are looking to bring Brighton’s finest metal acts to the forefront of British metal and get them onto the Bloodstock line up.
GLASGOW
Ivory Blacks
Finals Date: May 29
- Tel:
- 01412484114
- Website:
- Visit Page
A welcome return to Glasgow’s premier music venue.
MANCHESTER
The Grand Central
Finals Date: Jun 28
- Tel:
- 07922942898
- Website:
- Visit Page
Grand Central, Manchester's premier rock & metal bar, is excited & proud to be associated once again with Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses
BRISTOL
The Fleece
Finals Date: Jul 11
- Tel:
- 07874263408
- Website:
- Visit Page
Hosting the events throughout venues in Bristol leading up to the final at The Fleece - Bristol's largest and best independent venue has a massive reputation and variety of live music and club nights.
You can sign up now for Metal 2 the Masses competition in Bristol.
Enter now by visiting here - http://goo.gl/hMF1Md
THE FLEECE:
Legendary live music venue established in 1982, previously hosting the likes of Oasis, Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age and White Stripes to name a few! The venue hosts live music 7 nights a week and with new club nights coming soon The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students.
The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs.
EXCHANGE:
From the team behind The Croft comes Bristol’s newest Live Music / Club Venue, Exchange. Set over two floors and with one of the best live rooms in Bristol, Exchange plays host to both gigs most nights of the week with Club Nights most weekends. Having opened in September 2012, Exchange has already hosted performances from a varied array of internally revered artists including The 1975, Four Tet, (the) Melvins, Jungle, Diplo, Haim and Sick Of It All to name but a few.
THUNDERBOLT:
The Thunderbolt is an independent Music & Arts venue in Bristol The Thunderbolt has become established as a nationally recognised "circuit venue" on the live music scene, known as an essential stop-off for many bands on their tours of the UK, it has and has already hosted;
BIRMINGHAM
The Roadhouse
Finals Date: Jul 12
- Tel:
- 0121 2462273
- Website:
- Visit Page
The roadhouse venue in Birmingham is an independent 250 capacity live music venue and hosts all types of live music events from acoustic nights to heavy metal all dayers, from unsigned local bands to touring national and international acts. The events are intimate to fans and professional to the artist with house sound and light technicians and backstage facilities for headline acts.
In 2012, 2013 and 2014 the roadhouse hosted the Birmingham heats for the metal to the masses competition and they were all a great success! Birmingham death-metallers Kataleptic were overall winners in 2012, 2013 winners Gehtika stormed the final to a sell out crowd, and both Eradikator and Aceldama secured slots at bloodstock at the 2014 final!
2015 will see the roadhouse host the competition for the 4th time and it is gearing up to be even better than before!
Apply now for your band to take part in the Birmingham heats for metal to the masses at the roadhouse Birmingham.
CORBY
The Zombie Hut
Finals Date: Jul 04
- Tel:
- 07975738996
- Website:
- Visit Page
Corby's only dedicated rock/alternative live music bar/venue.
NORWICH
Brickmakers
Finals Date: Jun 04
- Tel:
- 07891001578 or 07946649859
- Website:
- Visit Page
Bloodstocks incredible Metal 2 the Masses competition is moving into the hands of musicians, music fans and former winners. In 2014 we aim to work much more closely with every band and fan involved to bring a community led competition and give one lucky band the opportunity to win BIG. Taking place at the Brickmakers main room in Norwich and accommodating everyone from the casual fan to the fanatics; these events are going to offer a great taste of our vibrant metal scene, a great night out for all and some amazing prizes for bands and fans alike. Bloodstock is the UK’s premier metal festival and this is your chance to get your name on the bill in 2014. Let's show ‘em what East Anglia has to offer!
SELBY
The Venue
Finals Date: May 30
- Tel:
- 07967088658 or 01757707998
- Website:
- Visit Page
Brand spanking new fully dedicated 300 cap live music venue.
CARDIFF
Fuel Rock Bar
Finals Date: Jun 27
- Tel:
- 07906228499
- Website:
- Visit Page
Founded in 2006, Fuel has gone from strength to strength and continues to set the standard for rock clubs.
Now in it's new full-time home at Fuel Bar & Music Room on Womanby Street, Fuel has continued to attract the craziest rockers in Cardiff and South Wales, as well as the cream of touring bands.
Visited by a long list of bands that includes members of Bullet for My Valentine, Dirty Youth, Chimaira, Motorhead (twice), KISS, Skindred, Revoker, Alice Cooper band (twice), Atreyu, Hed(PE), Napalm Death, Sepultura, Katatonia, Bring Me The Horizon, Tigertailz and Dirty Sanchez.
Currently open as a rock club EVERY SATURDAY, with other events on Thursday & Friday. Check website & social media for details. Various parts of the club are available for private hire.
OXFORD
The Bullingdon
Finals Date: Jul 03
- Tel:
- 07535407436 or 01491 613043
- Website:
- Visit Page
New to 2015 – Black Bullet Management present Oxford M2TM at The Bullingdon.
BELFAST
Voodoo
Finals Date: May 08
- Tel:
- 07779 729547
- Website:
- Visit Page
200 capacity venue situated in a busy pedestrian thoroughfare of Belfast. Popular with the rock and metal community,
and host to a number of metal and heavy rock gigs since it opened.
These include Walking Papers, Conan, Bloodshot Dawn, Slomatics, By Any Means, Heaven’s Basement, Jett Black and many others.
EXETER
The Cavern
Finals Date: May 17
- Tel:
- 07851951431
- Website:
- Visit Page
Metal 2 Masses once again reunites Cornwall & Devon with bands from both regions taking part in one competition with the amazing prize of playing Bloodstock and possibly Metal Camp & Wacken looming large. This year Nazgul Agency & Cornwall Metal Society joins forces with the plan to put Cornwall & Devon on the map within the Metal Atlas. By adding more prizes of their own and with the incredible growing quality of metal in Cornwall & Devon, this year’s competition is set to be huge!
To cover the whole region heats will be held at: Rubgy Club Falmouth, Tiki Bar Plymouth & Cavern Exeter
WOLVERHAMPTON
The Fixxion Warehouse
Finals Date: May 23
- Tel:
- 07743454017–Dan or 07581438565–Matt
Fixxion Warehouse is a 3 story building fitted with a full PA system and high quality sound on each floor. It also has the facilities that enable them to film and stream gigs live on the internet. Located in the city centre with excellent public transport links, including, within walking distance, bus, train and Metro. There is a loading area for bands and ample parking nearby, often free. Fixxion Warehouse is dedicated to bringing ground roots live music back to Wolverhampton with an aim to offer bands and fans a real experience when in attendance.
LUTON
The Castle Tavern
Finals Date: Jun 05
- Tel:
- 07941469905
- Website:
- Visit Page
This will mark our third year in alliance with Bloodstock’s prestigious Metal 2 The Masses. It has been the most rewarding and thrilling event we have participated in. Castle Live aims to keep music live to the masses, supporting all bands that walk through our door.
READING
The Face Bar
Finals Date: Jun 06
- Tel:
- 07810014725
- Website:
- Visit Page
The Face Bar has been bringing independent alternative gigs and club nights to Reading for over 20 years, and has a reputation of being the only medium/larger venue to work with local promoters, bands, DJs and event managers. XL Music Promotions is bringing Metal 2 The Masses back to Reading for the fourth year running, and after last years 350ish capacity packed out final, why wouldn't they?
LONDON
The Purple Turtle
Finals Date: Jun 07
- Tel:
- 07869249706
- Website:
- Visit Page
Monsta (now known as MONSTA/STC) have hosted 4 successful M2TM competitions in London and continue as leading local Promoters to source a host of untapped talent from the local scene. Working with the purpose built Camden Purple Turtle a venue that is continually praised for not only its location, facilities and staff but for its emphasis on providing a superb experience for bands and fans alike.With a winning and proven combination we are sure we can again achieve our goals and commitments to M2TM for the good of The Metal New Blood.
LIVERPOOL
The Lomax
Finals Date: Jun 27
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An iconic 90’s Music Venue is live and loud again. In the heart of Liverpool set over 3 floors with 2 bars that has hosted many bands over the years including Lawnmower Deth, Evil Scarecrow, Onslaught and more as well as previously holding Bloodstock M2TM twice before.
BURNLEY
Sanctuary Rock Bar
Finals Date: Jul 11
- Tel:
- 07795490649
- Website:
- Visit Page
Sanctuary Rock Bar, established over 9 years ago as a live music and alternative venue. Over the years we have proved ourselves to be a huge asset to the local live music scene, showcasing 1000s of incredibly talented musicians and playing the best in rock, metal, reggae, ska, electro, indie and punk. 2015 sees us entering our 10th year. We have many exciting plans in place for a year of celebrations and are proud to join the 2015 Metal To The Masses campaign as part of our 10th anniversary and can’t wait to welcome the next generation of bands to our venue and give them the stage time they deserve.