METAL ASYLUM (DXB) will be the host of two upcoming events featuring bands from around the middle east. First up, Saudi Arabia's Deathless Anguish (Death Metal) along with Bahrain's Motor Militia (Thrash Metal) will be axing some full on heavy metal goodness on July 22nd at Cheers Bar (The Lodge, Dubai). Tickets for the event cost 60 DHS; event is 21+. (For more information, visit the event's official page by clicking here)
Then on July 29th, METAL ASYLUM will be the host of RAM Battle Middle East. Which will feature bands from all around the Middle East battling out for big prizes; including tour stops in the Middle East, Europe and Asia; 6 hours worth of tracking time at one of UAE's premier studios (In The Mix Studio); 3,000 DHS voucher from Musician's Warehouse (Dubai); and clothing/merchandise from RAGE, Metal Mulisha and Metal Asylum.
Jordanian Dark Oriental Metal pioneers, BILOCATE, have also confirmed a special performance at RAM Battle; following their recent performance at Wave Gotik Treffen Festival (Leipzig, Germany).
Tickets for the event cost 70 DHS. RAM Battle will feature performances by COAT OF ARMS (Metalcore/UAE - Winners of RAM Battle UAE), REVELERZ (Alternative Rock/Kuwait), EXPLODE (Progressive Thrash Metal/Iran), among many others.
(For full information about RAM Battle, line-up, judges and more; visit the event's official page, by clicking here)
UAE based metalcore crushers, COAT OF ARMS, posted a trailer for their upcoming album "This Is Manslaughter" out March 17th (Special order packages, including an exclusive DVD titled "Nobody Knows" will be available for ordering).
COAT OF ARMS recently won the RAM BATTLE for best metal band in the UAE. And will be facing off in the upcoming RAM BATTLE (Middle East) against bands from around the region, taking place July 29th.
Make sure to visit COAT OF ARMS on Facebook for all the latest updates.
Let the slaughter begin!
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Abu Dhabi-based Metalcore band, Coat of Arms, took the Metal Asylum RAM Battle 2011 title last night after delivering a very tight set.
Their use of the stage & their stage performance had improved dramatically since Jan 14th. Rayan's vocals were fantastic and the rest of the band were right on top of it.
They have won a five date gig tour in Malaysia, a band promotional package from triplew.me, Dh2,000 gift voucher from Musicians Warehouse Dubai & eight hours recording time at In the Mix studios, Dubai.
They have also won a professional photo shoot and have received requests for interviews from across the UAE and the Middle East.
Coat of Arms will be representing the UAE in our July Middle East RAM Battle which will see as many countries from the Middle East represented as possible.
So far we have on board:
IRAN
IRAQ
KUWAIT
SAUDI ARABIA
EGYPT
UAE
PALESTINE
AC/DC inspired Riff Raff narrowly missed out on the prize, they had a stellar performance. They are definitely one of Dubai's best rock acts and we look forward to seeing their next performance.
We are holding our next Metal Asylum on Feb 18th with some brilliant rock and metal acts and competitions and prizes for the audience so keep your eyes open!
UNTIL NEXT TIME ROCK ON!!!!
METALITY UAE recently caught up with the finalists of the "Musician's Warehouse/Metal Asylum RAM Battle," that features UAE's best hard rock and metal bands battle it out for the title "RAM MASTER (Rock and Metal Master)."
METALITY favorites Coat of Arms (Metalcore) will be facing off against hard rockers Riff Raff on January 28th at Club 7, Park Regis Hotel.
Our sister site METALITY UAE caught up with the bands to get their thoughts on the final round of the competition, as well their two cents on each other, among other topics.
Here's an excerpt from both interviews:
*Coat of Arms Interview
Metality UAE: What do you think of Riff Raff and are you worried?
Coat of Arms: We’re definitely worried about Riff Raff. They’re a great band that sound extremely tight, and are particularly smart when it comes to their arrangements. They won the 7th Rock night, so they can’t win that and then suddenly become a bad band overnight, so they’re definitely strong competition. We think they’re strong favorites, purely because Rock always comes off stronger than metal when it’s done properly (which they do). Fundamentally, any band that wins a competition becomes stiff opposition by rule of thumb. With all that said, we hope we can put up a good fight and in the case of both bands, form is temporary but class is permanent.
*Riff Raff Interview
Metality UAE: What do you think of Coat of Arms and are you worried?
Ray: Seen these guys twice now and have been very impressed. I’d say I was a fan but we can’t get too buddy buddy now can we. . . . healthy respect is what I’m preaching here. But best of luck to them. It’s going to take a quality performance to win this thing…….
Sean: They are f***ing great! Saw them first time at the thrash metal gig you guys organised and we were blown away. My wife even likes them and she was an 80s chick! I’m not too worried because if we put a good set in, we should at least come second…
Johnny: Call me old fashioned, but i just cant be doing with all that Death Metal Thrash Slaughter Kill, Kill, Kill bullshit….that said…they do fcukin good job at it!
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On Friday Jan 14th we have seven of Dubai's loudest and best metal bands who will burn through the sound barrier and make your body beg for more. Bring your headbanging with you and make sure you have a neckbrace at home for the next morning! Metal Asylum is proud to announce that the battle will be being judged by three of Dubai's top music maestros: Barney Ribeiro from the UAE's most famous musical export, Nervecell, Paul Kelly from Triplew.me and local sound engineer and producer extraordinaire, Dylan Ellis.
Here are the details:
METAL BANDS CONFIRMED FOR JAN 14 SO FAR:
Coat of Arms - Metalcore
Billy Bob's Blood Drenched Brew - Death Metal
Serpent Dye - Black/Death metal
Groundz 14 - Heavy metal
Sabbatarian - Heavy metal
Devastatory - Death Metal
Alpha Kenny Buddy - Nu Metal
Where: Club Se7en, Mezzanine Floor, Park Regis Kris Kin opposite the BurJuman Centre
Time: 9pm til 3am
Cost: Dh50 (14 USD) at the door No Under 21
METALITY UAE revealed the final prize pack for the winners of the upcoming RAM BATTLE. Taking place on January 7th (Rock Battle) and January 14th (Metal Battle) at CLUB 7 (Park Regis Hotel).
The prize pack includes:
For the final winning band
- Five date tour in Malaysia (band pays for tickets to Malaysia, all internal transport, food, accommodation paid for)
- Eight hours recording time at In the Mix studios
- Dh2,000 gift voucher from Musician’s Warehouse
- Band promotional package from our partners at TripleW.me
- Professional photo shoot
- Interviews in various local and international media (details to follow, in negotiation)
Prizes for the winners of the rock and metal categories:
- Inclusion (for the winning metal band) on the upcoming Metality.net compilation
- Inclusion in the upcoming Metal Asylum compilation for the winning rock band and the winning metal band
- Airtime on a UK radio station for both the winning rock and metal bands
- Dh1,000 gift voucher from Musician’s Warehouse for each winning band
- Jam session time at In the Mix Studios
Bands can submit their demos (either an MP3 or YouTube video), along with a hi-res band photograph and bio to metalasylumdxb@hotmail.com or metalityuae@yahoo.co.uk for consideration. Bands MUST be over 21.
