# Event Details - **Event Name**: Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: ? METAL 2 THE MASSES NI - HEAT ONE DETAILS! ? ? Ticket link: https://wegottickets.com/event/687685 **VOTING INFO AND STAGE TIMES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS!!** The Distortion Project proudly presents Heat ONE of the 2026 Metal 2 the Masses competition Northern Ireland. Bands will be competing to secure a coveted slot on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock 2026 this year alongside such heavyweights as Judas Priest, Lamb of God, Sepultura, Testament, Body Count, Cryptopsy, Castle Rat and more. In addition, the winning band will have their travel expenses covered up to the value of £400. Competing in Heat One we have. Airies Air "Newgrange" Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CViPjJWDFPU Aphtill "Sleepstalker" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H16r3pF-pVc Countervela "Roseblossom'" Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBY1ADVZ5vI Indominus "War" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ib9jfIsbA Friday 30th January 2026 Voodoo Belfast Doors 8.00pm Admission: £7.00 + bf (includes 1 voting slip - tickets and pay on the door - cash and card accepted) Stage times will be: Band 1: 8.45 - 9.15 Band 2: 9.30 - 10.00 Band 3: 10.15 - 10.45 Band 4: 11.00 - 11.30 Running order will be drawn at random on the day of the show. Voting will close at 11.45 and the results will be announced between 12.15 and 12.30.. VOTING AND JUDGES **THIS IS A POINTS BASED SYSTEM** 2 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!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/metal-2-the-masses-northern-ireland-2026-heat-one-fri-30th-jan/200029447986317 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 61 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Voodoo Belfast - **lat**: 54.5986969 - **long**: -5.9317816 - **full address**: Voodoo Belfast, 11 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/739fc76032f9ae5a31939adc89482cf7a57e70bc150a95d198f58915150e7062-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc301a1b-gmir?v=1769493307 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan being held? - **A:** Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Voodoo Belfast, 11 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EA, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan? - **A:** Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan is organized by The Distortion Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland 2026 - Heat One. Fri 30th Jan is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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