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Dread Persephone – M2TM 2026 Band name: Dread Persephone Location: Edinburgh Genre(s): Alternative Metal Edinburgh Semi-final: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/699abbfdf45c417151edc555 The name Dread Persephone is steadily doing the rounds, grabbing the attention of many, even if you haven’t heard them yet. They’ve grafted hard to achieve this, not least of all the road,…
Man Made Origin – M2TM 2026 Band name: Man Made OriginLocation: DundeeGenre(s): Progressive MetalDundee Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692ec8925e496e1e62813f55 Man Made Origin have been on the go, in various swells and troughs of activity, for almost 18 years, now. We finally saw new music from them in the single Maritime, in 2025 –…
Evil Blood – M2TM 2026 Band: Evil BloodLocation: DundeeGenre: Black/thrash metal Dundee Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692ec8925e496e1e62813f55 Where some other Heats are stacked with brand new talent, Dundee is home to some returning heroes. The longest running of these is 80s thrash/OG black/speed metal outfit, Evil Blood. Frontman, Bat Conan has been around…
Alternate Future – M2TM 2026 Band name: Alternate FutureLocation: EdinburghGenre(s): Metalcore / DjentBathgate Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692857865e496e1e628138e8 Despite being very fresh, Alternate Future deliver a very mature mash of djent and alt metal, with a hint of funk. As this is being written they’ve yet to release any of it publicly,…
Killscythe – M2TM 2026 Band name: KillScytheLocation: Perth, ScotlandGenre: Thrash MetalDundee Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692ec8925e496e1e62813f55 Killscythe may be a new band, but their credentials go back a bit into the past of the Scottish scene. With members previously serving in acts such as Ifreann and Blackened Ritual, they know their locales, especially…
Late Landing – M2TM 2026 Band name: Late Landing Location: Montrose, ScotlandGenre(s): Heavy Rock/MetalDundee Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692ec8925e496e1e62813f55 Quietly crafting away of late, East coast hard rockers, Late Landing last hit M2TM back in 2020, in Perth. They haven’t slouched, though, and it’s earned them a solid sting of shows. Recently,…
Evil Deeds – M2TM 2026 Band name: Evil Deeds Location: Glasgow Genre(s): Thrash Metal Bathgate Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692857865e496e1e628138e8 Formed in Glasgow just last year, Evil Deeds offer sure fire appeal to thrash heads. To date, they have issued two blood-drenched singles; Skinwalker and Blood Red Blade. Both display an obvious…
Stop The Suns From Setting – M2TM 2026 Band name: Stop The Suns From SettingLocation: GlasgowGenre(s): Alt-MetalBathgate Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692857865e496e1e628138e8 This year has seen a significant upsurge in new bands. With barely a year in activity, alternative metallers, Stop The Suns From Setting are another making rapid moves. They are…
King Nobody – M2TM 2026 Band name: King NobodyLocation: Glasgow/AyrGenre(s): Groove MetalBathgate Heat: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/64e4bd9fe21f656bd75a0c93/e/692857865e496e1e628138e8 It’s not the first turn at M2TM for King Nobody. They carved their way to the 2024 Glasgow Semi-final, in a beast of a bill, alongside Medusa Touch, Eld Varg, and Catalyst Symphony. Now they’re…
Hot Blooded Reptiles – M2TM 2026 Name : Hot Blooded Reptiles Location : Aberdeen/Shire Genre : Hard Rock Fraserburgh Heat: https://www.facebook.com/events/1541886700272753 Tapping into the roots of heavy music, Hot Blooded Reptiles deal in old school and hard rock. The North East seems to be brewing up a fresh batch…
