Local metal juggernaut Meza Virs took the stage and unleashed their infernal apocalypse as one of the seven bands performing for Metal For A Cause, a benefit gig held at Blackhole with profits going to the Red Cross for victims of the Haiti disaster. Despite missing their guitarist who was away overseas, lead vocalist Cedric doubled up on guitar duties as the sextet performed a medley of their songs including a cover of Love Song by The Cure. Their set also included a guest performance by Sathish and Lyon from Stillborn on vocals with their band being part of the bill for the night as well and judging from the reaction of the crowd with their horns held up high in unison, it was indeed a cause worth rocking out for! Robin Li from Metal Horde tells more about Metal For A Cause and his take on goth metal, among others;

Q: So what is the story behind Metal Horde?

Robin: The idea of Metal Horde came to my mind when I first attended a gig in March
last year. The intention in creating the group was to update all metal related
stuff to the listeners of the genre in Singapore and to help young bands by giving an opportunity to be heard and updating upcoming gigs. Although there have been members who have come and go with their respective reasons, I chose to hang on to this passion out of my love for the genre and after some time, finally assembled a
team with people that I can trust. They are friends who supported Metal Horde and
are genuinely supporting the local bands.

Q: What inspired you to create Metal For A Cause?

Robin: Metal in Singapore does have a huge following and with companies bringing in bands
like Lamb of God, I believe they have found
out that the number of listeners of the genre isn't just a minor number or being
overlooked in Singapore.

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