Time is running out to book your date with destiny

Time is running out for bands in Germiston to enter the Battle for Iron Maiden, taking place at Rumours.

To enter, a band has to submit either a short essay outlining why they should be chosen to open for Iron Maiden or their band biography.

One band will be chosen to open for Iron Maiden in Johannesburg during May this year.

Iron Maiden is viewed as one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal and one Gauteng band will be there performing in front of thousands of fans.

The Battle for Iron Maiden will see 28 bands performing at Rumours to choose one for an opening slot at Iron Maiden’s Carnival City performance.

All alternative, rock and metal bands are welcome to enter this event which is taking place on Thursday nights in March and April leading up to the finals at the beginning of May.

At each event, bands play four original compositions plus one Iron Maiden song in the band’s own style.

Bands will be judged on musicality, stage performance, crowd interaction and whether the band has the stage presence to open up for one of the most iconic heavy metal bands which has been creating musical waves over the past 40 years.

Bands have until the end January 31 to submit their essay or band biography.

No late entries will be considered.

Do not include MP3s or band photographs when submitting the entry.

The Battle for Iron Maiden will be hosted by Barney Simon, who has been at the forefront of promoting alternative, rock and heavy metal over South Africa’s radio airwaves since the 1980s.

Iron Maiden is being brought to South Africa courtesy of Big Concerts.

The Battle for Iron Maiden competition is brought to you by Barney Simon’s Rock On app.

To enter bands must send their essay to Simon Foulds at zasoundz@gmail.com and write in the subject box: Entry – Battle for Iron Maiden.

Please also remember to include your contact details.

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