EVENT: Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2025 – Heat Six – Friday 21 March

The Distortion Project proudly presents Heat SIX of the 2025 Metal 2 the Masses competition Northern Ireland. Bands will be competing to secure a coveted slot on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock 2025 this year alongside such heavyweight as Trivium, Gojira, Orange Goblin, Machine Head, Emperor, Ministry, Lord of the Lost and more. In addition, the winning band will have their travel expenses covered up to the value of £400.

Taking place on Friday 21st March 2025 in Voodoo Belfast
Doors open 8.00pm and Admission: £7.00 + bf (includes 1 voting slip – tickets and pay on the door – cash and card accepted)

Stage times will be:

Two bands from each heat will qualify for the semi-finals, and the judging will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges vote.

There will be a panel of between 3 and 5 judges comprised of local journalists/sound engineers/other promoters and/or other music industry folk in Northern Ireland. Punters will be given voting slips as they enter the venue and asked to score points to the bands in descending order, by writing in the boxes on the voting slip.

4 points for the band you want to finish in FIRST PLACE,
3 points for the band you want to finish in SECOND PLACE
2 points for the band you want to finish in THIRD PLACE
1 point for the band you want to finish in FOURTH PLACE

An x or tick beside the band you want to win to will NOT be accepted and these votes will NOT be counted!!

Good luck to all involved and let battle commence!!