Motörhead and Iron Maiden tribute bands to perform at Dubai Summer Rock Fest 2016

The Motörhead tribute band Motorblast will head Summer Rock Fest 2016. Courtesy Mainstage Events

Tribute bands to two of the biggest acts in heavy metal history will go head-to-head at a one night celebration of all things headbanger.

Mainstage’s Summer Rock Fest 2016 will be headlined by Motorblast, who claim to be one of Europe’s best Motörhead tributes.

But competition on the night will come from regional Iron Maiden tribute, Maiden Arabia.

Also on the bill are local cover acts Steel and Ras al Ghul, who promise classics from Black Sabbath to Metallica.

The event happens at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai on September 9 from 8pm. Tickets cost Dh100.