Two Glass Eyes are a rock band based in Northern Ireland. 

They formed in early 2012 when they wrote and recorded their debut EP “Nests”, released in February 2013. Several tracks from the album received extensive airplay on BBC Radio 1. Single “So Old” was featured on the Main Stage at T Vital 2012, while Two Glass Eyes also performed a set on the Unsigned Stage.

More recently they returned from a successful Scottish tour to headline Radar, the most prestigious unsigned stage in Belfast. Straight after they reentered the studio to record their new single "Mend", released on January 31st, which was immediately broadcast on BBC Radio 1.

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Metal Blade Records history by Dan Slessor:
Founded upon owner Brian Slagel's enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalogue, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it strides into its fourth decade.

What perhaps makes this achievement all the more notable is the fact that Slagel never even intended to start a label. Working in an LA record store and writing for various publications, Slagel was acutely aware that many great bands in the local metal scene were being ignored, and he decided to release a compilation of tracks drawn from these ranks. "There were a lot of really good bands and I was just bummed out that nobody could hear them. It just seemed like I could help them out and have some fun at the same time, and that compilation was the first Metal Massacre," he states. Collating tracks from then unknown bands including Ratt, Bitch, Cirith Ungol, and Metallica amongst others, the compilation sold out immediately. "How important is Metal Blade to our career? They're only the reason we are enjoying the worldwide success we have today," states Metallica's James Hetfield. "Without Brian's openness to some raunchy teens with a crap sounding cassette tape we would be who knows where, and playing who knows what!" With the popularity of the tape spurring Slagel on, the first seeds of Metal Blade were sown. "After the success of those compilations I just started putting out records of bands that I was friends with, but without ever really intending it to be a label at all," he explains. "After I put out four or five releases I started to feel like something was happening, and I decided to quit the record store and quit college and see where it went."

Battling through the first few lean years, when the label consisted solely of Slagel working out of his mom's poorly ventilated garage in the San Fernando Valley, it gradually grew in both revenue and stature. Within a few years Metal Blade would go on to release the debuts of Slayer, Armored Saint, Trouble, and Corrosion Of Conformity amongst others, fanning the flames of the burgeoning metal scene and launching careers of bands that would go onto reap global success. "Without Metal Blade, there is a damn good chance we never would've made it out of L.A," says Slayer's Kerry King. "That was the one bit of luck we needed. You can be the most awesome band on the scene, and if no one notices you, you don't catch on. And Brian Slagel is still one of the biggest metalheads I know!" This genuine love and devotion to metal is central to the relationship many of the artists have with Metal Blade, and King Diamond credits much of its relevance and strength to this passion. "I refer to it as having 'boots on the ground'," the mighty Dane states. "It's not like a major label where some people might be into what you're doing but a lot of them just see it as a job – there's a genuine love for metal there. Through staying true to that and doing their own thing they've carved out a very specific niche that they control, and as an artist it's wonderful to be a part of that."over the years. Clearly without those people we couldn't do what we do, and to everyone out there who has helped us along by being a fan we are so very grateful to you."

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Genre	
Heavy Mental

Members	
Mr Majestic- Star Siren
Alex Kazam- Magician Musician
Bass Face- Masked Mad Man
Shred Head_- Razor Sharp
Sgt. Marmaduke- Beaten Drum

Hometown	
Belfast/Downpatrick


"as close to being the illegitimate lovechild of Spinal Tap and Electric Six as it is possible to be" Carrie Davenport - BBC Across The Line


Biography	

Imagine if the Misfits, Kiss and Ace Ventura decided to form a super group, actually wait, don’t bother, that band is Mental Deficiency.

A sound sound so rocking and so different they had to create their own genre, heavy mental.

Providing an audio assault so severe your ears have to visit a rape councilor, a live show so rich and sweet that your eyes get their foot amputated due to diabetes there is no act around like Mental Deficiency.

Mental Deficiency are the only sane ones left in a world gone mad and it’s only a matter of time until the lunatics take over the asylum.

Current Location	
Northern Ireland

General manager	
Jo Smyth

Band Assistant
Dave Sleator

Influences	
David Bowie, The Misfits, System of a Down, Bill Bailey, Beck, Public Enemy, Rick Astley, Timmy Mallet, Erasure, James Brown, Beastie Boys, Slayer, Mozart, Chopan, Puccini, Belina Carlisle, Bananarama, East 17, Loaded Weapon Part 1, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, John O'Shea, Malcolm X, Pat Sharpe, Mark Speight RIP, Anne Frank, Beebop and Rocksteady, Stephen Nolan.


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“your roots are your essence”


The Royal is a Dutch metalcore band that distinguishes themselves by bringing back the raw focus on metal into today’s overrated metalcore scene while maintaining a modern twist. Metalcore and progressive metal seem to fuse together perfectly in The Royal’s sound, and it’s being delivered in a spot on and advanced manner by this Dutch band. Given their ability to draw the listener in with brutally honest lyrics supported by technical but easy listening instrumentals The Royal shows solidarity for their future as a band to be taken very seriously. A fast growing, national and international, fanbase, selling cd’s and merchandise throughout the world, and touring the Netherlands with the biggest bands in their genre led them to be playing with the big names like Parkway Drive, The Ghost inside, Asking Alexandria and A Day To Remember on the big festivals. Now they are ready for more!

Formed in 2012 The Royal began writing and recording songs. These 5 ambitious young men show incredible promise through songs that showcase poignant and powerful writing, both lyrically and musically while still staying in touch with their metal roots. They released their EP, "Origins", in late 2012 and their single, "Blind Eye", in early 2013. 

The Royal released their highly anticipated album ‘Dreamcatchers’ on July 31st. The tracks, however, aren’t the only thing this band has addressed properly. The record features guest vocals from Shawn Spann from I The Breather and Ryan Kirby from Fit for a King. The artwork for this album was done by renowned artist Dan Mumford, who has worked for bands like A Day To Remember and Parkway Drive. To top it off they collaborated with American producer Cory Brunneman. All this shows this upcoming  band is serious about its ambitions and are determined to make it to the top.

The album contains 13 tracks, including an orchestral version of Origins, the title track of their EP from 2012. The songs definitely cover a great deal of metal and core elements, without being boring or monotone. Riffs that stick, brutal vocals combined with raw backings with tone, recognisable oriental spheres combined with exquisite melancholic parts and big tempo switches. All this will preserve your attention to the very last minute. Together with the release of their video for the title track ‘Dreamcatchers’ it obviously shows that this band is striving for a place among the big ones.

This quickly emerging band are planning a tour in Europe this fall to promote ‘Dreamcatchers’ to a wider and international audience.

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