Rise Above Fest Battle of the Bands Schedule Has Been Revealed!

Five rounds of battles will begin at Asylum on Center Street in Portland on Friday, May 27th. This and all following battles are free open to the public, All ages!

5/27  -  Round 1 

5/28  -  Round 2 

5/29  -  Round 3

6/5    -  Round 4

6/10  -  FInal Round 

The battle times and 16 semifinalists will be announced soon! 

Shaun Morgan of Seether has chosen Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor over the past few years as the spot for his annual Rise Above Fest. A day and night of live music for hardcore rock and metal fans is subsequently and amazing fundraiser for suicide awareness. It raises money for SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), one of the leading national not-for profit organizations dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention in order to SAVE lives.

This year’s lineup is once again a solid one. Disturbed, Volbeat, Alter Bridge, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed and of course Seether.

The top 16 bands have been voted on and now it's time to throw down! The four round semi finals will kick off on Friday 5/27 and will be followed by a championship round comprised of the four semifinal winners. The panel of jjudges will be made up of industry professionals and the event producers and partners.

First Place Band:

OPENING SLOT on the MAIN STAGE, $700 in cash and 20 tickets to the Rise Above Festival. They will also receive access to catering & hospitality throughout the day (band members only – no crew)

Second Place Band:

OPENING SLOT on the B-STAGE, $300 in cash and 10 tickets to the Rise Above Festival. Also catering and hospitality throughout the day (band members only – no only)