Bloodstock announce first batch of M2tM winners heading for the New Blood stage, club nights starting soon

With just 73 days left between now and festival weekend, things are hotting up at Bloodstock HQ, especially on the New Blood front! With the Metal 2 The Masses finals well underway around the country, the winning band in each region is locking in and Bloodstock is excited to share nine more lucky developing bands … Continue reading Bloodstock announce first batch of M2tM winners heading for the New Blood stage, club nights starting soon

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter-Final 2 – 13th May 2023

You should know the score by now, I am just wondering if The Jericho’s Tavern has rooms to rent as I am now here so often. Upon arrival it was easily noticeable that tonight was certainly quieter in the bar area, people were still recovering from our extra bank holiday weekend. I headed upstairs to … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter-Final 2 – 13th May 2023

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter Final 1 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (8th May 2023)

If you have read the title or any of my earlier reviews… you know where I am. Same bar, same staff, and the same faces after making my way upstairs. However, this time it felt completely different, and I could not put my finger on the reason. The ambiance had a bit of suspense to … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter Final 1 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (8th May 2023)

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 5 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (22nd April 2023)

So, after 3 weeks and an excellent night seeing Sabaton perform at Wembley Arena, I have returned to the ever-so-familiar venue that is The Jericho Tavern for the latest and final heat of this competition. Four bands to battle it out to win the crowd and judges votes and secure their place in the quarterfinals. … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 5 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (22nd April 2023)

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 3 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (1st April 2023)

Well, it is time for the third heat of M2TM for Oxford and yet again I find myself at The Jericho Tavern. I am sure as this competition goes further ahead that it will start feeling like home. Yet again I was greeted by the same familiar faces that are the bar staff and event … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 3 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (1st April 2023)

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 2 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (25th March 2023)

So, this will be my first of many visit to The Jericho Tavern over the coming weeks. Nestled away within the centre of Oxford, I found myself in quite a quaint little bar that immediately showed promise of a good night. The décor was well above standard, and even though I arrived early to familiarise … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 2 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (25th March 2023)