Metal 2 the Masses

Holding heats in various regions within Scotland this is the first time we’ve brought the M2TM to Edinburgh.

Up and coming Sheffield City Centre venue holding the M2TM for the 4th consecutive year. With its multi roomed facility, The Mulberry is fast becoming the go-to destination for any metal heads trip out to the Steel City.

Located in the heart of Dublin city, Fibber Magees could well be described as the headquarters for the Irish Metal scene. Having been an established rock/metal/alt venue since the late 80’s, Fibber Magees boasts two floors dedicated to live music, with a large outdoor beer garden and a capacity of 450 on the main floor and 250 in the basement. For more details please visit https://www.facebook.com/fibbermagees.ie For all other information on Metal 2 The Masses Ireland, please visit www.overdrive.ie, the official location for all things metal.

Heats: Sun 9th Feb, Sun 16th Feb, Sun 23rd Feb, Sun 1st Mar, Sun 8th Mar, Sun 15th Mar, Sun 22nd Mar, Sun 29th Mar. Quarter Finals: Sun 12th Apr, Sun 19th Apr, Sun 26th Apr, Sun 3rd May. Semi Finals: Sun 10th May, Sun 17th May. Club 85 is a dedicated live music venue in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Established in 1985, the venue has hosted live music for 30+ years, and continuously for the last 23. With a large stage, PA system and lighting rig in a 300 capacity black room with high ceiling, we aim to give bands the best platform to shine from in the area. Bar prices are standard, and age limit is 16+, but younger patrons are welcome if accompanied by a grown up. We are 5mins walk from Hitchin Station, which is 35mins on the mainline London - Kings Cross. www.club-85.co.uk

Trillians Rock Bar is a firm staple in the North-East Rock Community. Although there were some uncertain times in recent years, it’s seen a new lease of life under the management of sound man Dave Hills and Barbara Blair. The passion by the management team puts a spark into a very important North-East venue, just looking at the gig hall of fame tells you all you need to know – a mixture of strong established bands and upcoming bands who went on to better things. A beacon in the rock scene for sure – and – yes, they serve Hobgoblin on tap.

Tucked under Brighton station lies the south coast’s best alternative venue, with its own unique style and cobbled floor The Green Door Store has seen some of Brighton’s best metal shows in the last few years. We have worked tirelessly with the venue over the years to help bring these shows to Brighton and look forward to continuing the partnership in bringing M2TM to this city.

Just a stone’s throw away from one of the most respected and credible live music venues in the country, and already a well-established hard drinking and music lover's meeting place, with its long standing rock 'n' roll roots, The Tap 'n' Tumbler, an apt name in itself, has also got the benefit of the perfect location and the perfect host to the M2TM heats. Having the ideal foundations with many changing guest cask ales and whiskies and an unrivalled kick ass in house PA system it is 'the' premier live music bar and ultimate rocker's paradise. Whether you are a promising or professional musician, music fan, or just a guest who prefers a proper good old fashioned honest pub, rather than a cheesy, pretentious town bar, what you see is what you get and the TNT truly delivers exactly what it says on the tin; Cask, Shots & Rock and Roll! From this point on the finalists will get to play one of Nottinghams finest venues – The Rescue Rooms!

Rock In hosts a variety of concerts with the Rock & Metal genres. With a seating area, seating approx. 70 people, and a concert area with a capacity of 160+, the venue has the opportunity to host both intimate settings and larger initiatives, alike. Facilities including Pool, Snacks and a selection of local brews. Grønland is also the most varied area for night life and meals in Oslo. Public transport is close at hand, and one of the towns all-night buses can be found close by. Rock In was also the venue for M2TM Norway 2019, and the match seems to have been made. Being one of the traditional bars in Oslo, it has a following that is interested in having concerts available, and to see the metal scene flourish.

We’re a 180 capacity venue in the heart of Cheltenham, located in the epicentre of studentville. We are dedicated to bringing the best live entertainment to the town, be that pro wrestling, stand up comedy, drag artists, and of course the absolute finest in live music across all genres.

Based in oxford city centre ‘The Wheatsheaf’ and established it’s self as Oxford’s leading small venue. Hosting a stand-alone room for all live music with its very own private bar. Used by most promoters in the Oxfordshire area and well known by its locals for the rock and metal nights that are put on monthly making this the perfect place to host Bloodstock’s Metal to The masses

M2TM Bristol is hosted by Mortishead at Exchange, Bristol. Exchange is a 250 capacity events space, offering an adventurous and diverse program up to seven nights a week. The space is available to the community and open to new ideas – alongside our gig program we have played host to intimate bar gigs, plays, brewery takeovers, rehearsals, workshops, pop up kitchens, flea markets, art exhibitions, book launches, talks and conferences.

Surprise You’re Dead Music being the purveyors of everything heavy and in-between across Birmingham for the last 4 years, in year 5 we wanted to be a part of the MTTM movement. As we are ‘promoters’ and not a venue, we will be hosting Heats across the various venues Birmingham has to offer, and moving them across the independent venues we love here inc Scruffy Murphy’s, The Flapper (hopefully depending on several factors), The Asylum, The Victoria, with one EPIC final held at 650 cap Asylum Main room with a bunch of guests

DeathWave Entertainment are taking over EBGBs for the third consecutive year to bring Metal 2 the Masses to the Merseyside Region. A bare brick, underground venue with metal grid work and candles giving exactly the right feel for such an event. Also packing with a top notch sound system and a very well stocked bar. Situated on Seel Street in the heart of the RopeWalks area in Liverpool City centre. We will be within easy walking distance of all forms of public transport and a host of places to grab a quick pre-gig bite to eat.