Aortal @ The Academy 19/03/08

Went to support Aortal at the battle of the bands in the Academy. The heats run on a Wednesday night and 60 bands have signed up to compete for the ultimate prize to play at "OXEGEN 2008". The winning band will also get their songs aired on the radio, and get €1000 recording time in Dublins top recording studios. For more info check out battleofthebands Unfortunately it was not Aortal's night with top honors going to Mob Fandango

 

A few shots of AORTAL

 

 

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