BLOODSTOCK’S 2022 ‘METAL 2 THE MASSES’ PROGRAMME REVS UP BLOODSTOCK’s hugely popular, grassroots-supporting ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ scheme gives unsigned and DIY bands the chance of being part of the BLOODSTOCK festival experience. After the festival’s biggest and most successful year in 2021 – an absolute triumph in the face of adversity – …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK announce replacement Sat night headliner
BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCE REPLACEMENT SATURDAY NIGHT HEADLINER; DETAIL THREE MORE BANDSBLOODSTOCK is working to bring you the very best metal party possible this August, but due to the ongoing issues and restrictions surrounding Covid-19, a number of overseas bands are no longer able to be at Catton Park with us this Summer. …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses Bristol: The Grand Final, 02/07/17
So it all comes down to this. After six heats, two semi-finals, covers of ‘You Suffer?’, drummers dabbing mid-set and busts of Theresa May being destroyed, there’s one more hurdle for the six bands affectionately dubbed ‘The Best in the South West’. Tonight it’s all about going harder than ever …
Read More »Interviews: Voluntas, Mutant-Thoughts, Panic Switch, Metal 2 the Masses Bristol
Eight became eleven at the end of April when Voluntas, Mutant-Thoughts and Panic Switch became the latest additions to the Metal 2 the Masses Bristol semi-finals. I was able to chat with all three bands afterwards and find out a little more about them… Voluntas This is your first time …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses Bristol: Heats 5 and 6, 23/04/17
Awakening Hyperia. Ylem Darkul. MYST. Auraelis. Embodiment. Kikamora. Franklin Mint. Black Wasp. Above are the names of the eight bands who have successfully made the semi-finals of Bristol’s Metal 2 the Masses, the eventual winner going on to appear at Bloodstock Open Air Festival in August. Tonight sees the heats …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland, Semi-Final C – 29/04/2017
It’s April 29th 2017, the night of the biggest fight of the century. Expectations are high as to who will deliver the goods on the big stage as the combatants touch gloves and the bell rings. Yeah, it’s time for Dublin to decide what two bands will complete the final …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses Bristol: Heat 4, 12/04/17 and Interviews!
On this day over 2000 years ago, the man credited with being the Son of God was in Jerusalem in the build-up to the events which are generally associated with Easter. But before the four day weekend arrives, there’s the small matter of Heat Four of Metal 2 the Masses: three …
Read More »Bloodstock news!!! 10 bands announced – M2TM Finals begin – The Crawling to play Metaldays
BLOODSTOCK has six more bands lined up for the Sophie Lancaster stage and four lucky bands win slots on the New Blood stage to celebrate the start of the ‘Metal To The Masses’ finals. Landing slots on the Sophie Lancaster stage are Leeds metal trio BLIND HAZE, Italian power/classic metal outfit, …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland, Semi-Final A – 15/04/2017
The rollercoaster ride that has been Metal 2 The Masses Ireland 2017 reached the semi-final stages last weekend and PlanetMosh was strapped into the carriage once again to see which bands could hold on tight enough to secure a place in that one last foray on the way to Bloodstock. …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland – Heat 7, 25/03/2017 – Summary & Interviews
Saturday evening at Fibber Magee’s in Dublin saw the culmination of the heats for Metal 2 The Masses Ireland 2017. The seventh event in nine weeks brought together the final four acts looking for a place in the Semi Finals. On paper I assumed it was going to be a close affair …
Read More »Interviews: Kikamora and Embodiment, Metal 2 the Masses Bristol
Two weeks ago, four bands in the semi finals of Bristol’s Metal 2 the Masses became six as Kikamora and Embodiment made it through their heat into the next round. I had a chat with both qualifiers recently to find out a bit more about them… Kikamora For people hearing …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland – Heat 5, 11/03/2017 – Summary & Interviews
Saturday night saw the 5th instalment of this years Metal 2 The Masses showcase at Fibber Magees in Dublin. With one band unable to play the playing field was reduced to 4 groups vying for a place in the semi final. First up are M2TM returnees Antidotes. Fronted by Stephen …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland – Heat 4, 25/02/2017 – Summary & Interviews
Last Saturday in Dublin, the Metal 2 The Masses Ireland chapter reached the mid-point of the heats and the crowd was in early to see who would progress to the semi finals and maybe make it all the way to Bloodstock. Taking the stage in the unenviable opening slot was …
Read More »Interviews: Auraelis and Myst, Metal 2 the Masses Bristol
Last week, the second heat of Bristol’s Metal 2 the Masses took place with another two spots in the semi-finals up for grabs. Have a read of the show here and then proceed below to find out a little bit more on Auraelis and Myst, the winners of the night in question. Auraelis For people …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses Bristol: Heat 2, 23/02/17
With Storm Doris battering the country and Leicester City sacking title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the UK was descending into madness. Luckily, there’s none of that in Bristol tonight – or at least, not at the Exchange. Instead, it’s time for the second heat of …
Read More »Interviews: Awakening Hyperia and Ylem Darkul, Metal 2 the Masses Bristol
With Metal 2 the Masses underway in Bristol again – the review of which you can read here – I had a chat with qualifying bands Awakening Hyperia and Ylem Darkul after the show to find out a little bit more about them! Awakening Hyperia For people hearing about Awakening Hyperia …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses Bristol: Heat 1, 09/02/2017
Just as the Royal Rumble kickstarts the road to Wrestlemania, so Metal 2 the Masses begins the journey to Bloodstock. A microscopic Eurovision Song Contest of sorts, the competition to perform on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air has given exposure to some of the country’s hottest underground …
Read More »God Damn Brewery – M2TM Glasgow finalist – Interview
The Metal 2 The Masses Glasgow final takes place on May 27th and we’ve been catching up with the finalists to get their take on the competition, the final, and what playing at Bloodstock would mean to them. In this interview we hear from God Damn Brewery. Congrats on getting …
Read More »zhOra – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2016 – Interview
zhOra are here and mean business. The Tipperary natives will be flying their blue and yellow flag in Dublin on Saturday at the Metal 2 The Masses Ireland final. PlanetMosh talks to drummer Tom Woodlock in the run up to the showcase Congrats on getting to the final guys. Can …
Read More »Call To Arms – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2016 – Interview
Fresh after pulverising their two Metal 2 The Masses Ireland rounds, PlanetMosh caught up with the lads from Call To Arms and here’s what they had to say ahead of the final this weekend. Congrats on getting to the final guys. Can you explain the feeling when you heard your …
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