WINNERS! Winners for Megadeth, Lamb of God, CoB and Sylosis drawn

A HUGE, huge thank you to those who entered our competition to win tickets to see Megadeth, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom and Sylosis in Dublin on November 9th.

The Belfastmetalheadsreunited/RockradioNI competition was thanks due to our friends at MCD, and you entered in your droves!

Literally there were hundreds of entries, and it took an exhaustive process over several cups of coffee to open each one, check that they had the really, really difficult question (yes, it was the Golden Gods!) correct.

Then numbers were allocated at random and the proverbial random number generator did its work.

After all that the winners of a pair of tickets each are: Adele and Terry!

Given the line up we would have loved to give you all tickets! Instead you'll just have to shell out to see this sterling metal line-up.

And don't forget that LoG drummer, Adler, is playing both for his own band and for Megadeth...now that's dedication!

COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Megadeth, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom and Sylosis on the same bill on the same night

BELFASTMETALHEADSREUNITED and RockRadioNI have teamed up with those generous folks at MCD to offer you the chance to win one of two sets of double tickets to see one of the most metal shows in 2015.


Yes we have two pairs of tickets up for grabs to see Megadeth, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom and Sylosis at Dublin's 3Arena on November 9th as this four-band collective of fearsome metal kick off the UK and Ireland leg of the tour. Simply answer the question at the end of this article!


It's a co-headliner, between 'Deth and LoG, but inevitably will see Mustaine's band closing the night - after all it is the 30th Anniversary of their début release 'Killing is My Business...And Business is Good'.


As they prepare to release their 15th studio album here's what Mustaine had to say: “Having just finished an amazing record full of high-energy heavy metal with Chris Adler, Kiko Loureiro and David Ellefson, I am excited to announce this tour and see all of the metal fans come out for this one. I literally can’t wait to hit the stage again!”

 

After headlining the second stage at the Download Festival last month, Virginian metal titans LAMB OF GOD are delighted to return to the UK as co-headliners backing new album VII: Sturm und Drang (released July 24 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment).  And long time drummer Chris Adler recently joined the Megadeth ranks as well, so will perform with both bands each show.

 

"I have to say that it's definitely exciting to be announcing this one! I'm more than pleased to let the world know that Lamb Of God will be sharing the bill with thrash metal legends, Megadeth, for five shows in the UK and Ireland, from November 9th-15th!

"It's been almost a decade since we've had the opportunity to tour with Megadeth, and we're absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with them once again for these very special UK dates. Also appearing will be our good friends and long time co-conspirators Children Of Bodom and Sylosis. This lineup is unstoppable! If you're not stoked about this bill, then you very simply do not like heavy metal! Take a plane, take a boat, hitch a ride, take the tube, bring your Wellies…see you there!" – Mark Morton, Lamb Of God.

 

To win tickets to see this line-up in Dublin on November 9th answer this question:


Dave Mustaine collected which award in June of this year?


Send you answer and contact details here.


Competition closes on August 2nd

Attention all rockers and metalheads – the Ulster Hall needs you!

Belfast’s most historic venue is currently undergoing a massive £7.43 million refurbishment, and is re-opening at the beginning of March 2009.

When it does so, it will house an interpretative exhibition telling the Hall’s story through words, pictures and sound.

Organisers are now asking anyone who has a special memory of an Ulster Hall experience to contribute by sharing their unique stories or personal memorabilia.

As Tim Husbands, Managing Director of Belfast Waterfront and the Ulster Hall, explains:

“The Ulster Hall stands out as one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive cultural icons with a history of staging live events that is unrivalled by any other Belfast venue. We want to explore and reveal people’s own special experiences and recollections of the Ulster Hall for everyone to share.

“We all have our own stories and there are really no limits to the kinds of information and memorabilia we are looking for. It could be a special memory of a concert or sporting event, seeing an idol on stage, people you used to meet at the Ulster Hall or even something special that happened while you were there.”

“It could even be a ticket or a programme that you still have. We are keen to see any memorabilia that you may have tucked away. It’s up to you! The Ulster Hall holds special memories for so many of us. Don’t keep them to yourself!”

So, metalheads, do you have a special memory of your favourite gig? Were you there when Led Zeppelin played ‘Stairway…’ for the first time? Or the night Cliff Burton ripped the roof of the joint so shortly before his tragic passing? Do you have that precious Motorhead backstage pass tucked away in a drawer somewhere? Or that Megadeth T-shirt you can’t quite squeeze into anymore?

Don’t worry if any of your memorabilia has sentimental venue – it will all be safely returned.

If you would like your Ulster Hall story to be heard, or would like to pass on any memorabilia (don’t send any at this stage), get in touch by emailing ulsterhall@belfastcity.gov.uk, with ‘Ulster Hall Memories’, in the subject line.

Article by Monk from our associate
The Pied Piper Agency

Priestfest

Judas Priest are making a return to Belfast's Odyssey Arena in February, touching down with their Priestfest, that will see them joined by Megadeth and Testament.

Tickets for the 11th February gig go on sale on Monday.