Renowned Rock Magazine Set To Host Live Band Member Jiu-jitsu Tournament

Mar 23, 2017BJJEEArticles

Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music, currently published by Hamburg based Bauer Media Group. It was first published on 6 June 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper.

Kerrang! was initially devoted to the new wave of British heavy metal and the rise of hard rock acts. In the early 2000s it became the best-selling British music newspaper. (source: wiki)

But here’s where it gets really interesting – they’re organizing an inter band bjj & grappling tournament:

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We’ve teamed up with PRO MMA Fighter Andre Tieva & Trivium‘s Matt Heafy to bring you the ‘Two Minutes of Hate’. An intra band BJJ & grappling tournament, streamed live via the Kerrang! Facebook Page.

Check out the video below for more details & keep an eye out for the streaming dates.

Ding ding ding!

The video above of Shvpes singer Griffin Dickinson (who happens to be Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden’s son) explaining in more detail.

The band Shvpes who are currently on tour with the band Trivium in Europe have decided to spend a few weeks learning jiu-jitsu and different grappling techniques from Trivium’s front-man Matt Heafy (Purple belt) & the band’s security for the tour Andre Tieva (Pro MMA fighter).

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At the end of training, Kerrang will do a live stream on facebook of the tournament to determine the winner.

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