Gig Guide: Sat 16th May

 

Sat 16th May 20:00 BLOODSTOCK METAL 2 THE MASSES FINAL SHOWCASE :: NEFARIOUS :: THE ENGINES OF ARMAGEDDON :: TWO MINUTES HATE :: TOXIC FEDERATION

The Bloodstock festival is again taking to the streets in order to find the best UK unsigned talent for next year’s festival! They'll be out on the road, working in conjunction with partner venues and promoters via a series of clubnights throughout the land. With Bloodstock Open Air being the most committed event to highlight breakthrough metal its understandable why it’s endorsed and supported by the likes of exclusive media partner Metal Hammer. Alongside others such as Terrorizer, Kerrang!, Scuzz, Rockworld, Total Rock and BBC Online.

Derby is the home of The Bloodstock Festival and therefore Derby’s relaunching venue, ‘The Rockhouse’ is proud to be the home of the Metal 2 The Masses for the area. Every month four bands will perform at Battle for Bloodstock to secure a place at the Metal 2 The Masses showcase with the chance to earn a slot at The Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival on 14th, 15th and 16th August 2009. The first Battle For Bloodstock takes place on Saturday 17th January 2009 and then every 3rd Saturday of the month until the final Metal 2 The Masses showcase on Saturday 16th May 2009.

Nefarious
Appearing seemingly out of nowhere, Nefarious have one goal, to create brilliant and original music, that appeals to all sorts of different metal/rock lovers, and to put on the greatest live show you will ever see.

The Engines Of Armageddon
This thrash power groove trio take the balls-to-the-wall groove-crank of the hard rock underground and churn in a gallon of technical thrash riffery to create a homebrew that'll be clinging to your beard for years to come.

Two minutes Hate
Formed from the ashes of various Nottingham / Derby projects, Two minutes Hate began life as a few musicians, all relative strangers sharing a hunger to make music. As they enter 2009, TMH are on the brink of realising the culmination of their efforts with their brand of MetalCore Riffs, HardCore Vocals making One Killer Sound.

Toxic Federation
Breaston based band emerging as one of the most exciting musical forces in the Nottingham and Derby scenes. Following several years of intense but successful performing, Toxic Federation have amassed huge support in the Midlands and have growing support across the UK. Adrenalin fuelled live shows are remembered for incredible guitar and drum performances, a consistently exciting stage act, and an ever present atmosphere that just screams, “this band know just how to push your buttons”.

Price: TBC
Age Limit: 14+
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Location: The Rockhouse, Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX

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