And so… the road to Bloodstock for one North-East band starts here… it’s like the Rock/Metal version of the World Cup, except without Fifa corruption… ooh…

If you don’t know how it works it is quite simple – all the rounds are at Trillians this time – the very first heat being February 16th – that’s this Thursday. Each heat, 4 or 5 competing bands will, err, compete, with two going through to the semi finals in May.

It’s a mixture of fan votes (that’s cheers to you and I) and judge votes scores the band who progresses – and last time there were some swung by the fans, some swung by the judges and some unanimous.

Kicks off at 7pm and entry is just £3

Across the heats we have some utter amazing talent – some re-entries from last year including finalists I’ll Play the Villain and some strong contenders – but many first time applicants who I’m looking forward to welcoming.

As said, each heat is £3 which gives a good chance to see some local talent for less than th
e price of a pint.

Heat 1, ooh, this is going to be a tough one. Four competing bands…

The running order of these will be decided on the night….

So….

Yersin – local grind/punk/thrash

Kraken Waker – loud… ex Ten Ton Friday… riffs riffs riffs… beards

Stoner Witch – stoner/doom/pyschodeliac

Blood Moon Bandits – rock n roll from Middlesbrough

Annnnd… as a special treat

Last years runners up Dirty King will be playing a set as headliners, they won’t be competing – don’t vote for them cos your vote won’t count and we’ll still charge you the same phone bill. Or something.