Congratulations to Roldan Macahiya for winning a ticket to OBSCURA Live In Dubai (With support acts SMOULDERING IN FORGOTTEN, LUNACYST and BILLY BOB's BLOOD DRENCHED BREW) on September 23rd at Club Vegas - Excelsior Creek Hotel (Age: 21+).

Congratulations to Sarim for winning a ticket to OBSCURA Live In Dubai (With support acts SMOULDERING IN FORGOTTEN, LUNACYST and BILLY BOB's BLOOD DRENCHED BREW) on September 23rd at Club Vegas - Excelsior Creek Hotel (Age: 21+).

We'll be announcing another winner on September 11th, so make sure to get your answers in now by clicking here!

[For UAE Readers]
In case you've been living under a rock. Earlier this month, we posted about one of the heaviest shows to hit UAE and Middle Eastern shores all year. German progressive death metallers OBSCURA will be crushing it up on September 23rd in Dubai, UAE as part of their current South East Asia/Middle East leg of their tour in-support of the band's latest record.

We're more than happy to be on board as media partners for the event and thought what would be a better way to get you all pumped than by giving away 2 tickets to this mammoth of an event! (courtesy of the mighty folks over at Spellbind Records).

All you have to do is answer the following question, using a valid email address so we can contact the lucky winners!

What is the name of Obscura's latest studio album?

A)Master of Puppets

B)Omnivium

C)Butchered At Birth

Leave your answers in the comments section below. We'll be announcing a winner on September 4th and another winner on September 11th. Get your answers in now! YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THIS!

[Update: First winner announced]

Congratulations to Shivani Phadke and Atillio for both winning two tickets to MUSOLICIOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL, which is happening TODAY! You guys better get your morning coffee on real quick and start preparing for a night of Dubai's most promising Rock and Metal acts!

Congratulations to Kim McGowan and Salman for winning 2 tickets each to NIKOTIN's upcoming show at Ratsky 3, Excelsior Creek Hotel, Dubai on June 3rd with support acts WE LEFT AS SKELETONS, IED and H20.

Go nuts!

Following our post about Musolicious Music Festival (taking place on June 10th in Dubai, UAE) we're giving away 2 pairs of tickets to 2 lucky winners! (courtesy of the awesome folks over at HomeGrown Music).

All you have to do is simply answer the following question:

Which venue will Musolicious Music Festival take place at on June 10th? For clues, look here!

Leave your answers in the comments section below; make sure to use a valid email address so we can contact the lucky winners. Contest ends June 5th, winners to be announced June 6th.

[Open for UAE readers only]

Winners of the ABSOLACE contest:

Congratulations to Sandeep and Lucy for winning 2 pairs of tickets each to see ABSOLACE live on April 1st at The Music Room. (Courtesy of the rad folks at HomeGrown Music)

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Winners of the COAT OF ARMS contest:

Congratulations to "LOZ" for winning 2 VIP tickets (+ meet and greet) to COAT OF ARMS' album launch party on April 1st at Club 7, Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel.

That's not all! Due to the great feedback; we're also giving away 1 More! VIP ticket to COAT OF ARMS' show. Congratulations to Višnja Mihelčić for the win! (Courtesy of the lovely folks over at METALITY UAE)

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Enjoy the show!

[For UAE Readers ONLY]

We have another killer contest for our UAE readers (courtesy of our lovely sister site METALITY UAE).

Without further ado, we're giving away 2 VIP Tickets to COAT OF ARMS launch party for the band's upcoming album, with direct support from FIST IN YOUR FACE, ALPHA KENNY BUDDY and ECHOES WITH LAUGHTER.

It's really simple, answer the following question and you will automatically enter for a chance to win 2 VIP TICKETS to the album's launch party. And that's not all! Winners will meet the band, get signed copies of the new album, a picture of them with the band and get free bubbly and snacks, also they will get to hang out with some of the biggest UAE music industry names.

For your chance to headbang as COAT OF ARMS unleashes their manslaughter, answer this!

What is the name of COAT OF ARMS upcoming album? (For clues, look here)

Leave your answers in the comments section below. Make sure to use a valid email address, so we can contact the lucky winner!

[Contest ends March 28th. Winner will be announced on March 29th]

Congratulations to Jons George and Sharif Hamati for winning 2 tickets to see NERVECELL live in Dubai at Club 7, Park Regis Hotel on February 4th.

Click here to visit the event's page

Following our post about NERVECELL crushing Dubai's scene on the 27th of January and the 4th of February. We're giving away 2 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO 2 LUCKY WINNERS To the band's headlining show on February 4th at Club 7, Park Regis Hotel.

The contest is open for all readers around the UAE; all you have to do is simply answer this question:

What is the name of NERVECELL's upcoming album? (For clues; look here.)

Leave your answers in the comments section below, using a valid email address, so we can contact the lucky winners.

[Contest ends February 1st]

Congratulations to Nishit Kikla for winning 2 tickets to METAL ASYLUM FEST 2010, a chance to meet German thrashers HATRED and get a signed t-shirt by the band.

Hope you have a crazy good time brother!

METAL ASYLUM OPEN AIR is less than a week away from giving metalheads and rockers across Dubai and the UAE a night filled with highly energetic, unforgettable performances from some of UAE's most reputed bands. With German thrashers HATRED headlining and crushing the night with their blend of vintage German metal goodness.

We are giving away 2 tickets to a lucky reader (Courtesy of METAL ASYLUM and METALITY UAE), a chance to meet HATRED!! AND also get a signed t-shirt by the band. I don't think you can find a better way to remember a night filled with rock and metal goodness.

To enter, simply answer the following questions:

What is the name of HATRED's new album? That was recently released on October 22nd.

For clues, look here.

Leave your answers in the comments section below (you can use Facebook, Twitter or Yahoo, but please make sure to leave a valid email address, so we can contact the winner).

The contest is open for readers in the UAE (and outside the UAE as long as you can assure that you will be attending the event on your own budget.)

Contest ends November 1st. With the winner being announced November 2nd.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, hard rockers Good Fryday will not be performing at METAL ASYLUM OPEN AIR, as the band's front man is currently stuck at the Doha Film Festival. Instead, Spaghetti Junction and alternative newcomers Vinn Sinners have stepped in to complete the night. Spaghetti Junction will be belting out classic tunes from some of metal and hard rock's biggest names, such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple. While alternative newcomers Vinn Sinners will be introducing METAL ASYLUM audience to their sound for the first time.

[Press Release]

Korn is choosing 15 official Ballroom Blitz Tour Reporters to capture Korn Live onstage using the new Canon 5D Mark II.

Korn are inviting one lucky fan per show to become the official Korn Reporter!

Winners will receive a personal photography lesson from Korn's touring photographer - using the incredible new Canon 5D Mark II camera - before taking their place next to the pro's in the photo pit to shoot Korn up close and personal during their performance!

Official Korn Reporters will get a ticket to the show, access to the listening party for "Korn III - Remember Who You Are," as well as a meet-n-greet with the band. The prize also includes a photography lesson with Korn's official photographer and an official photo pass that will get you into the pit to take photos and video with other professional photographers during the first three songs of Korn's set.

After the show, Korn will upload the Reporter's photos and videos to Korn's official website to share with other fans. Fans will then have a chance to vote on their favorite Korn Reporter and the fan-favorite will win an additional prize pack that includes a signed copy of the new Korn album "Korn III - Remember Who You Are" (the week of release!) and an autographed print of their best photo as chosen by the band.

More details at Korn.com or http://modlife.com/korn/photocontest