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.

Milton Keynes Premier live music venue, rapidly making its name as one of the best grassroots independent venues in the country for both bands and spectators. Strong supporters of Young acts and breaking bands, The Craufurd Offers bands from rock school start up bands, to debut shows and International touring bands. In the past couple of years we have had Metal and rock legends such as Evil Scarecrow, Hell Yeah, Napalm Death, Soil, Hed PE, Ugly Kid Joe, Skindred, Heart of a Coward, Tesseract, Therapy?, Conan, Phil Campbell, Soulfly, Avatar, Sikth, Animals as Leaders, Diamond Head, Anvil, Will Haven, Life of Agony, Eye Hate God, Conjurer and Thousands More.

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.

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!

Fuel Rock Club was started as a club night in 2006, before opening as a full-time venue a few years later. As a dedicated rock and metal venue, Fuel is committed to the grassroots music scene and hosts around 200 live gigs a year. Notable shows include the debut performance by Holding Absence and the second ever performance by Venom Prison. Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has pulled pints behind the bar and BFMV bassist Jamie Mathias used to work at Fuel before leaving to join the band. Fuel is proud to once again be part of the MTTM initiative and is looking forward to seeing who will follow in the footsteps of Blind Divide, Fallen Temples, Democratus, Malum Sky, Agrona, Chaos Trigger, Intensive Square, Ten Cent Toy and Hogslayer in flying the flag for Welsh Metal at Bloodstock.

The Cobblestones (Heats) is a multi-purpose music venue and pub. Opened originally as a pub in the 1980s but taken over in 2015 and converted into a music venue. The Bridgewater Town Hall (Final) is a complex Grade 2 listed building that hosts a range of music and entertainment events.

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.

Based in the heart of Manchester, the Bread Shed (formerly Pubzoo) has been a well known and loved bar for decades and, after a £250,000 refurbishment, is making a name for itself as a fantastic live music venue. It offers up a fine selection of craft beers and ciders/real ales/lagers/spirits and a large food menu (including Vegan) and has been used by APF Records, Riffolution Festival, Riff-Fest, SOPHIE-Fest to name but a few with rave reviews from bands, promoters and punters alike.

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.