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'''== Crash of the titans,The first ever Rock and Metal talent show in the Middle East == '''

'''About Crash of the Titans: ''' Crash of the Titans is an idea brought to life by a group of Jordanian rock fanatics to become the first ever talent show in the Middle East for Rock and Heavy Metal music. The talent show, which will be comprised of a series of events to be held in Amman, Jordan, is expected to attract thousands of rock talents and fans from Jordan and neighboring countries.

'''Who are we? ''' We are a group of musicians and artists that enjoys profound expertise in Rock music along its different genres. Our passion for this music has motivated us in the past to organize numerous Rock and Metal concerts that received wide success of which the October 2006 “The Burning Concert” was the most recent of these events.

== The Rock scene: == The Rock and Metal scene in Jordan is no longer a scene that you can simply choose to ignore! We have been out there enough to recognize the huge fan base of Rock and Metal music, not only in Jordan, but also in the Middle East. In Jordan alone, there are currently more than 30 Metal and 18 Rock bands that have a strong fan base. This somewhat cult, mostly of youth followers, always relishes and admires any live opportunity to enjoy the music of Rock and Heavy Metal.

Among the thousands of Rock supporters, there are scores of local talent that dream of becoming rock stars. These anxious rocksters and thirsty metalheads need a real window of opportunity to recognize their musical skills and support their needs to walk steadfastly and realize their dreams. This is where an event such as Crash of the Titans needed to come out and answer the mounting yearnings of Rock and Heavy Metal lovers.

== The show == Crash of the Titans is designed to be a three-stage talent event that will span over a period of 52 days as follows:

Stage 1: the auditions A panel of judges will arbitrate Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums and Vocals. The contestant is expected to perform his best solo performance on any of these instruments to be considered for next stage. He or she will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Attitude 30% 2. Skills 40 % 3. Taste in music 30%

Stage 2; forming groups Contestants passing Stage 1 will be randomly joining other qualifying contestants to form a Rock band that will be performing in front of an audience as part of the competition.

Stage 3; the best rockers The judges will select the best bands to compete in the third and final stage. Winners of this stage will going home with the big prize. During the shows in Stages 2 and 3, Crash of the Titans will host famous local bands that have a great and wide fan base. These bands will be performing their original songs as well as popular covers.

== Venues: == The following venues will host the different events of Crash of the Titans:

Stage 1 Jara Café – Rainbow St. – Jabal Amman

Stages 2 and 3 Souk Jara stage Rainbow St. – Jabla Amman

== Dates of activities: ==

July 17, 2009 Talent online participation form.

Sep. 27- 30, 2009 Auditions

Oct. 1- 20, 2009 Guidance of talents and arrangements for stage performances

Oct. 23, 2009 Stage 2; talents performing rock groups and playing before an audience

Oct 30, 2009 Stage 3; the final event