METAL 2 THE MASSES IRELAND KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY! HERE’S THE FIRST FIVE BANDS!

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And just like that, we’re back with the first show of 2018’s Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Ireland this Saturday night! 

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Following four successful years of showcasing the phenomenal talent of underground Irish Metal, Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Ireland returns to Fibber Magees this weekend with the first batch of 35 bands take to the stage for their chance to play at this year’s Bloodstock Festival in Catton Hall, UK.

Taking to the stage in alphabetical order is;

CROSSFIRE

Crossfire

The band are known mostly for their classic old-school thrash metal sound and attitude blended with intense screamed vocals, progressive solo and bridge sections as well and lyrics ranging from light-hearted takes on drinking and partying to the more profound imagery of war, horror and violence.

Get in the pit!

OPEN KIMONO

OPEN KIMONO BAND

An energetic mix of reggae disco and jazz all centred within the hard rock spectrum. Formed in late 2016 with the ultimate goal of accessible, entertaining and most importantly fun live shows with the soundtrack to grip all music lovers alike. Keep an open mind…

ROUEN

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From Dublin, Rouen are a five piece band who utilise the best elements of Metalcore, Hardcore and Punk to create a sound that includes heavy riffing, hardcore vocal delivery and bouncing grooves. “Breed” is the bands first single which they will be playing on stage this coming Saturday night.

CUSTOM STAGE BACKDROPS - CUSTOM DRUM SKINS - BAND EPKS AND MUCH MORE! CLICK HERE!

CUSTOM STAGE BACKDROPS – CUSTOM DRUM SKINS – BAND EPKS AND MUCH MORE! CLICK HERE!

VENDETTA LOVE

VENDETTA LOVE

A brooding, smouldering concoction of infectious hard rock with the swagger of the infamous Seattle sound. Vendetta Love have proven to be one of Ireland’s most exciting live bands that create music the simply demands your attention. A strong contender for this years M2TM.

THIS PLACE HELL

This Place Hell

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Known best for their insane live shows, This Place Hell are a high-octane rush of pure unadulterated violence that create a soundscape of utter chaos inspired by lyrics and concepts that lurk in some very fucked up dark corners of popular culture. Get ready for some bones to be broken, because this five-piece are dead set on making it to Bloodstock this year, come hell or high water! You have been warned.

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses will kick off on Saturday, January 20th in Dublin’s Fibber Magees with doors from 7 pm. Admission is FREE, with voting slips available exclusively from the judge’s table during the show at €3.00 each.

For more information, please click on the graphic below.

M2TM 2018 - Heat 1

Tickets for Bloodstock Festival 2018 are on sale NOW! Already announced for this years gathering is Judas Priest, Gojira, Nightwish, Watain, Mr Big, Suicidal Tendencies, Venom Inc, DORO, Emperor and many more. All VIP tickets are now sold out, so you better get sorted ASAP to avoid disappointment. Visit this link for tickets.

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Oran O’Beirne

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