UK thrash giantsONSLAUGHThave been announced as the final Headliner of this year'sHEADBANGERS BALLStour.
After incredible reviews for their latest album VI and a storming international tourONSLAUGHTare a band that are once again ripping up venues around Europe.The thrash legends head up an eclectic mix of rock and metal at all day show at The Flapper in Birmingham on6th December.ONSLAUGHTjoin headliners FLESHROTLondon15th November,SAVAGE MESSIAHManchester8th November andBULL RIFF STAMPEDEGloucester,13th Decemberin leading the four main all day shows making up this years exciting tour.
Andy Pilkington of theHEADBANGERS BALLSsaid"we're truly honoured that theONSLAUGHTboys see us as a worthwhile cause. They'll be leading an already exceptional line up includingmain support actBeholder,Martyr De Mona, Warlord UK, Morgue Orgy, Left For Red, Reign of Furyand more. We're dedicated to making this show an exciting blend of old masters and newest talent from the area, following our blueprint in 2014 of showcasing the best each area has to offer."
TheHEADBANGERS BALLShave teamed up with theBEARDFESTfestival to host the Birmingham event.BEARDFESTwill be helping to raise money for Teen Cancer Trust and withONSLAUGHTon board as headliner, this is one event that will be a highlight of the metal calendar in 2014.
Earache Record'sSAVAGE MESSIAHhave powered their way on the European scene with a reputation for highly charged live shows, and will lead an exceptional rock lineup includingCollibus, Babylon Fire, I.C.O.N, Line of Fire, and the immense talent ofMassive Wagonsamong others. The show is in partnership with Viper events.
Death metal mastersFLESHROT,newly re-formedfor 2014,join a London show partnered withChaotic Tapestry Management, who represent several of the bands on the bill such as Taunton'sFlayed Disciple, Virus, Meta-Stasis,One For Sorrowand new boys on the blockReprisal. Also announced for this brutal billing areMorgue Orgy, and of course the hosts of the tourReign of Fury. The show will cater for even the heaviest tastes and is sure to make it's mark in one of the best young music venues in London, Boston Music Rooms.
BULL RIFF STAMPEDE, one of the UK's hottest thrash metal properties, lead a Gloucester show at new venue OLYMPUS THEATRE in partnership withNerva Events, bringing a much needed hub to one of the most vibrant metal regions in the UK.Reign of Furywill be playing to their first home crowd on a Headbangers Balls date, and with bands such asSeprevation, Lifer, andHellboundthis will be the biggest collection of South West talent seen on one lineup for some time.
The tour will also be teaming up with several local promoters to take in in several free warm-up shows leading up to the all day events, with bands likeAnihilated, CollapseandSpirytuson board.
To date the Headbangers Balls project has raised over£12,000for Teenage Cancer Trust, and this year has seen its supporters even more involved than ever with the Hairy Balls Challenge raising over£5000, and their Kickstarter Campaign release of the 2014 compilation album reaching the funding target it just 3 hours.
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