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**VOTING INFO AND STAGE TIMES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS!!**The Distortion Project proudly presents Heat FIVE 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 FIVE we have.
ANJA
FB: https://www.facebook.com/anjamusicuk
"Witchmother" Video:
GOZER THE TRAVELLER
FB: https://www.facebook.com/xGozertheTravellerx
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gozerthetravellerofficial7583
INDOMINUS
FB: https://www.facebook.com/IndominusNI
"War" music video:
MERYS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemerys
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5dKwFTcpteCPGLi75S4KCY
TRIGGERTONE
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087345019623
"No Yesterday, No Tomorrow" Video:
Friday 13th March 2026
Voodoo Belfast
Doors 7.30pm
Admission: £7.00 + bf (includes 1 voting slip - tickets and pay on the door - cash and card accepted)
Stage times will be:
Band 1: 8.15 - 8.45
Band 2: 9.00 - 9.30
Band 3: 9.45 - 10.15
Band 4: 10.30 - 11.00
Band 5: 11.15 - 11.45
Running order will be drawn at random on the day of the show.
Voting will close at 12.00 and the results will be announced by12.30..
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.
5 points for the band you want to finish in FIRST PLACE,
4 points for the band you want to finish in SECOND PLACE
3 points for the band you want to finish in THIRD PLACE
2 points for the band you want to finish in FOURTH PLACE
1 point for the band you want to finish in FIFTH 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!!
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