M2TM Manchester

02/06/2026

Well, we are only a few days away from our huge M2TM Manchester 2026 Grand Finall!

A full day of live underground music focusing on our four finalist bands. It’s been one hell of a competition, and the final is showing no signs of slowing down. Every band has fought hard and earned their place in this showdown. It’s going to be a massive day.

We want to thank the amazing Rebellion Manchester for allowing us to host our events. All staff and management have been absolutely wonderful. It’s a tough and brutal 6 months for all of us concerned. More importantly we want to thank everyone who has turned up week in week out and supported us, the venue and more importantly the bands. Let’s make this final a day to remember.

We’d also like to give a shout outs to Rich Price Photography Rich Price for being amazing and being a huge part of this. Also thank you to Kris Dante Banks Paul Lord Paul Kellett for all being amazing judges. Thank god we don’t have to judge the final.

We have a limited seating area at the side of the stage, and wheelchair access is available via Bugle Street. If you require a chair and accessible seating, please email us at [email protected] and we will reserve a seat for you.

There is still a very limited amount of time to secure your advance tickets. Make sure you grab yours quickly, as we expect a large number of people to pay on the door. Our finals usually attract between 400 people and a sold-out crowd, and we've never ticketed them in advance before. Buying a ticket now will save you money and guarantee your entry. The ticket link is below.

We are also delighted to announce that, now the running order for the competing bands has been finalised, we can finally reveal the set times. Once again, we urge everyone to arrive for doors opening. Every band deserves a great audience.

Set Times Below

Result Announcement 22:30/23:00

Ward XVI 21:45–22:30
VMBRA 20:45–21:15
JOANovARC 20:00–20:30

Bloodsawband 19:15–19:45
Aphotic Sky 18:30–19:00
Technologist 17:45–18:15
Sigils 17:00–17:30

DEKAYTAH 16:15–16:45
Dystopian Sun 15:30–16:00
Kilonova 14:45–15:15
VLKA 14:00–14:30
Kringer and the Battle Katz 13:15–13:45
ChrysalidHomo 12:30–13:00
Doors: 12:00

14+ With Adult

🔥TICKET LINK BELOW🔥
https://fatso.ma/fq7qj

We can't wait to see you all there!

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29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Good afternoon guys. Just a reminder that we will be going live on this page at 8pm. We will be doing the draw for the competing bands in the final. This will determine the running order. We’ll also chat all things M2TM and of course 0161 Manchester Underground Metal Community Promotions. Make sure you check back here at 8pm for antics and shenanigans.

If you would like to reserve a seat at the side of stage. Please email us at ([email protected])

We will also be joined by the amazing DebBee Jewellery. They’ll have loads of amazing items as they always do.

In the meantime make sure you grab those advance tickets. You’ll be saving yourself a few quid be doing so. We have one hell of an all day event.

Competing Bands
Sigils
Technologist
Bloodsawband
Aphotic Sky

Guest Headliner
Ward XVI

Guest Bands
VMBRA
JOANovARC
DEKAYTAH
Dystopian Sun
Kilonova
VLKA
Kringer and the Battle Katz
ChrysalidHomo

14+ with adult

Doors 12:00
Bands start at 12:30

Tickets are £10 ADV (not including booking fee) or £15 OTD. Grab them quick as we always sell very well on the final. Do not miss out. This will be the only event to be at.

Ticket Link Below
https://fatso.ma/fq7qj

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26/05/2026

Well, we’re sad to say that M2TM Manchester 2026 is almost over. These last 6 months have absolutely flown by, and we’ve loved every second of running it. However, it’s not quite over yet…

We still have our HUGE Grand Final on June 6th. A full day dedicated to live underground music, all focused on our 4 competing acts. They’ve battled hard and fought off some tough competition to make it through to the final.

We want to say a huge congratulations to every band that entered and played the amazing Rebellion Manchester stage. You’ve all achieved something just by making it into the competition.

We’ll be doing the draw for the running order this coming Friday, which will determine what time each competing band hits the stage. The draw will be streamed live on this page at around 8pm from The Bank Top Tavern.

We’ll be in the back room sinking a few beers, discussing all things M2TM and, of course, 00161 Manchester Underground Metal Community Promotions. You’re all more than welcome to join us, it’ll be a good laugh!

🔥 M2TM Manchester 2026 Grand Final 🔥

Competing Bands:
• Technologist
• Sigils
• Bloodsawband
• Aphotic Sky

Guest Headliner:
• Ward XVI

Guest Bands:
• VMBRA
• JOANovARC
• DEKAYTAH
• Dystopian Sun
• Kilonova
• VLKA
• Kringer and the Battle Katz
• ChrysalidHomo

Make sure you grab your tickets ASAP as we normally sell out, plus you’ll save a few quid by getting them early.

🔥 TICKET LINK BELOW 🔥
https://fatso.ma/fq7qj

We’ve got a week’s break now, so make sure you rest up and save those pennies for the big day!

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Stowford Press

24/05/2026

Our guest headliners Red Method were something else tonight, an absolutely intense and pummeling experience.
M2TM Manchester 2026 Semi Final 2 at Rebellion Manchester was off the charts.
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24/05/2026

Wow! That was absolute carnage tonight at Rebellion Manchester for M2TM Manchester 2026 Semi Final 2.
And so we have our second set of finalists joining Technologist and Sigils for M2TM Manchester competing to play the Stowford Press New Blood stage at Bloodstock Festival
Going through tonight are:
On crowd vote Bloodsawband
On Judges vote Aphotic Sky
Commiserations as ever to BruteAllies and Setrakain who both put on incredible sets. If we could put them all through we definitely would have.
All that's left now is for the jam packed Final itself on June 6th.
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24/05/2026

Final competing band BruteAllies absolutely leveling Rebellion Manchester tonight at M2TM Manchester 2026 Semi Final 2.
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24/05/2026

Has to be said Setrakain REALLY know how to work a crowd! Immense set tonight at M2TM Manchester 2026 Semi Final 2 at Rebellion Manchester
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24/05/2026

The excellent Aphotic Sky raising the roof tonight at M2TM Manchester 2026 Semi Final 2 at Rebellion Manchester
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