Bear Hunters move on. 8 bands left to battle (19 photos)

With week one of the VM Radio Battle of the Bands in the books, it will be The Bear Hunters who move on to meet three other competitors in the final showdown on Wednesday, March 24.

The local metal band was pitted against Honest Job and Infamous Wednesday night at the Canadian Night Club, fighting for a slew of prizes in number of categories, including Best Overall Band, Best Original Song, Best Drummer, Best Bass Player, Best Guitar Player, Best Vocal Performance, Most Energetic Band, Fan Favourite, and Most Enthusiastic Fan.

The inaugural showcase closed with a performance from The Pixo Control, Tidal Records' newest artists.

Presented in collaboration with VM Radio and Tidal Records, this first annual Battle of the Bands happens every Wednesday evening in March and is a licensed all-ages event.

Upcoming performances include those from:

Wednesday, March 11

Stereo North
Mannapool
Haggith
The Danger Cats

Wednesday, March 18

Project 421
Gnaeus
The Apocalypse Afterparty
Mike Haggith and the Din

Wednesday, March 25

The final battle, including one winner from each week and a fan favourite wild card.

This event is made possible thanks to support from VM Radio, Tidal Records, Mission Control Studio, Case's Music, Right Hook Mics, The Rad Zone, The Sault Metal Scene, Maxx Graphix, Budweiser, and Bomb Energy Drink.

For more information about the VM Radio Battle of the Bands, visit the official event page on Facebook.

To learn more about Tidal Records, please click here.

To listen to Sault Ste. Marie's VM Radio, including hundreds of local tracks, please click here.

(PHOTO: The Bear Hunters will move on to the final round after round one of the VM Radio Battle of the Bands at the Canadian Night Club on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.  Donna Hopper/SooToday)

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