THE FINAL

Over 100 bands applied to enter the tournament this year.
30 have competed over 4 stages and we are down to the final four:



ARCHAEA
Hard Rock/Metal quintet based in Liverpool, Archaea formed in 2021, started playing live in 2024 and have recently returned from Bloodstock Festival having won this years Merseyside M2tM tournament

FABRIKATOR
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal quintet from Bolton, these guys play proper Modern British Heavy Metal and they are incredible to witness live!

METORA CLIFFS
Prog-infused Synthy Hard Rock project led by singer/songwriter Dylan Tann, this band mixes Rock with catchy video game-inspired synth melodies and Rap in odd time signatures

VAZON
Heavy Alternative 2 piece Groove Monkeys from Leeds, Vazon break the borders between Rock, Metal and Punk with an incredibly mighty sound. SBS veterans with their third time in the tournament and second time in the Final




We also have a couple of special guest headliners:

OCCULENT
Satans Battle Sessions 2025 Champions are back to help judge the competing bands and hand over the crown after what will no doubt be an incredible headline set.

VLKA
Local legends VLKA have returned! These guys know how to bring a party, having made it to the finals themselves on our very first year. This show will be unmissable
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To encourage you to get down early, there will be a free shot of Skittles Vodka to the first 50 in (Sponsored by Fab Cafe), a raffle between the bands and some cool prizes to be won

All bands will be performing 'in the round' on our infamous circular stage powered by our new Martin Audio soundsystem.
The entire show will be filmed and recorded for Youtube and our Socials.

Ticket grants you entry to the gig, afterparty / bank holiday special / Prodigy afterparty open until late and a token to vote for your favourite band.

Tickets on sale now! (early birds £5, motd)