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  • M2TM Semi Final 2 – This Sunday

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    Last weekend we had six of the best and it was Decrepit Monolith and Vigil who secured places in the final, with play offs secured for Erebor and Blood Moon Bandits

    Semi Final 2 is this Sunday at Trillians, with 6 competing bands.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 6pm (first band 6.30pm)

    Two bands will go straight to the final in June, while two bands will be given entry into a wild-card play off…

    So, who have we got for you this time – in no particular order (as running order decided on the night) we will be welcoming… read more


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  • 887f7770 7242 4b30 97c2 6fccc1400e21 - M2TM Semi Final 1 : Preview Each Band M2TM Semi Final 1 : Preview Each Band

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    Contains video previews of each band in this weekend’s semi…. all video courtesy of Truth Hurts….

    It started back in February and we’ve seen 29 great bands on the way so far.  We’re now down to 12.

    Semi Final 1 is this Sunday at Trillians, with 6 competing bands.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 6pm (first band 6.30pm)

    Two bands will go straight to the final in June, while two bands will be given entry into a wild-card play off… read more


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  • 17952861 614011308798728 5543381475842860713 n - M2TM - Heat 6 Write Up M2TM – Heat 6 Write Up

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    I knew it was going to be tight.

    I just knew it.

    But not even I could predict how bloody tight it would be. Such joy and heartbreak as the final two bands join the semi finals (we’ll get the updated list out when we know which rounds they each drop into)

    First up, Altostratus, they’re like an instrumental Coheed and Cambria – there is a niche here, because instrumental stuff can go two ways – some get really desperate for vocals to kick in. I’m reminded of the old Karma to Burn story, you know, “We’ll give you a record deal – but we want you to have proper song titles and a singer” – well, Roadrunner dropped them and they reissued the album without vocals or song titles and they’re doing well for themselves.
    Anyway… yes.. Altostratus, they’re bloody good like, they captivate the audience with their riffs and it’s quite marmite but certainly many people would like to see more from them. read more


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  • NEWCASTLE heat 6 copy - M2TM Heat 6 - This Thursday M2TM Heat 6 – This Thursday

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    distorted 283x300 - M2TM Heat 6 - This Thursday Last time out, Molasses and Coma Violet became the 9th and 10th bands to octoberends 300x213 - M2TM Heat 6 - This Thursdayprogress to the Semi Finals – there’s now only two more slots to fill and a very tough round of bands to fill them.

    Round 6 is this Thursday at Trillians, with 5 competing bands.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 7pm

    So, who have we got for you this time – in no particular order (as running order decided on the night) we will be welcoming…

    Erebor  – Technical Death Metal. read more


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  • 17796685 1292627924188740 2464819685638078272 n - M2TM Newcastle - Heat 5 write up M2TM Newcastle – Heat 5 write up

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    I’m a bit later than usual with my M2TM heat round up (Heat 5 this time).

    Believe it or not, in the crazy world I live in, after the gig I got on an over night bus to London to film a pop music video cover of an RnB classic. No, really.

    Where was I? Heat 5, yesss…

    Opening tonight is Coma Violet. It’s only their second gig. They’re a kind of Fuzz-Pop. Although it’s their second gig, plenty of familiar faces from other bands, the guys have experience and they make it pay off. Plenty of catchy powerful songs. They bounce their way into the semis. read more


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  • NEWCASTLE heat 5 copy - M2TM Heat 5 - This Thursday M2TM Heat 5 – This Thursday

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    coma violet 300x200 - M2TM Heat 5 - This ThursdayLast time out, Vigil and Creature joined the ever-swelling semi finals – and it’s looking to be some serious tight competition alredy and there’s still plenty of bands to look forward to over the next two heats.
    Round 5 is this Thursday at Trillians, with 4 competing bands.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 7pm

    There is scope for a 5th band, but at time of writing only 4 are confirmed.

    Nice.
    So, who have we got for you this time – in no particular order (as running order decided on the night) we will be welcoming…molasses 300x200 - M2TM Heat 5 - This Thursday read more


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  • ketch - M2TM Newcastle Heat 4 write up M2TM Newcastle Heat 4 write up

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    Cor, round 4 has thrown up some interesting ones.

    Creature have helped shake the curse of the opening slot by being the second band to go through despite drawing the early lot. 90s grunge throw back, they like their Nirvana like – but there’s enough enjoyment about them that helps tip them through. Sweet. Just like Honey.

    Potentially the band with the furthest to travel – Vigil – they are a powerhouse of modern melodic metal. I thought they were going to lose it when announcing “the next one is a Drowning Pool cover” – but opting for a triumphant ‘Sinner’ (that much forgotten second single!) stunning. The bar is raised and set. They’re like making love on the edge of a knife. Hope they’ve plenty of petrol money handy… they’re through read more


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  • m2tm4 - M2TM Heat 4- This Thursday M2TM Heat 4- This Thursday

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    odins revenge 300x300 - M2TM Heat 4- This Thursday
    Half of the semi-finalists are now decided with The Unholy Concotation and Decrepit Monolith advancing to the semis last time out.

    Round 4 is this Thursday at Trillians, with 4 competing bands and 1 guest band.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 7pm

    Nice.
    So, who have we got for you this time – in no particular order (as running order decided on the night) we will be welcoming…

    Creature  – Newcastle Alternative Rockvigil 300x137 - M2TM Heat 4- This Thursday

    Odin’s Revenge – Local Hard Rock/Heavy Metal read more


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  • a2541339 0889 43ad b4fd 379c40e57013 - M2TM Newcastle - Heat 3 write-up M2TM Newcastle – Heat 3 write-up

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    On paper, Heat 3 is one of the more diverse line-ups.

    This wasn’t deliberate at all – but – certainly, the type of thing I was hoping for when I started running this competition in Newcastle, so a chance to see bands you’d not normally get to see or get to see together.

    In the 2016 competition, no band who took the opening slot progressed. It is a very difficult slot because among anything else you can’t see what you’ve got to “beat”.
    But, The Unholy Concoction buck that trend and taken on a riff driven booze metal approach to take them to the semis.
    It does take a little while for them to warm, but a lot of people have made the effort to check out the early bands and they leave impressed.
    It’s actually the crowd response that tips them through. As every judge has a different second choice band tonight! read more


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  • 923ebd63 7fd7 4d37 9588 21754117e431 - M2TM Newcastle - Heat 3 - Thursday 9th March M2TM Newcastle – Heat 3 – Thursday 9th March

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    Round 2 saw I’ll Play the Villain and Trendkill progress, they join Kraken Waken and Blood Moon Bandits in the Semi Finals.

    Round 3 is this Thursday at Trillians, with 5 competing bands.  Remember, entry to this and every heat is FREE entry. Kicking off from 7pm

    Nice.
    So, who have we got for you this time – in no particular order (as running order decided on the night) we will be welcoming…

    Saints of War  – Teeside heavy rock

    Sworn to Secrecy – Newcastle metalcore read more


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