Horton Records is proud to announce its second annual 2 Minutes To Tulsa metal festival. On the heels of its inaugural fest this past April, the nonprofit music organization has expanded 2 Minutes To Tulsa to two days and two venues for 2024, with music at The Vanguard on March 29 and Tulsa's historic Cain's Ballroom on March 30. Tickets for the all ages fest, which will showcase a diverse national and international lineup of heavy metal music, are on sale via The Vanguard and Cain's Ballroom now.
Confirmed acts for the 2024 2 Minutes to Tulsa festival include Cirith Ungol, Night Demon, Flotsam & Jetsam, Jag Panzer, Omen, Nasty Savage, Hell Fire, Savage Master, Blood Star, Intent, Tulsa's Blind Oath and She Hates Me Not, and Sweden's Screamer.
"2 Minutes To Tulsa is back with a fantastic lineup, and we couldn't be happier to expand to two days," says Horton Records' President Brian Horton. "We were overwhelmed and humbled by the support for last year's event, with fans traveling long distances and spending a full weekend with us in Tulsa. Some bands will be playing in Tulsa for the first time, including CIRITH UNGOL, JAG PANZER, OMEN, and NASTY SAVAGE. It will be CIRITH UNGOL's last time, too, as it will be the band's final tour in 2024. OMEN's Kenny Powell will be returning to Tulsa for the first time in almost 40 years and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will be returning to the Cain's Ballroom stage for the first time since 1990. We've got more to announce as the date gets closer. Don't wait to get your tickets! Get them early and save some money on full weekend passes."
Horton Records 2 Minutes To Tulsa Metal Showcase
Friday, March 29, 2024 at The Vanguard, 222 N. Main St.
Saturday, March 30, 2024; Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main
CAIN'S BALLROOM - March 30, 2024 (5 PM, All Ages)
CIRITH UNGOL (Ventura, CA) - Highly influential cult metal band making their first appearance in Tulsa for what has been announced as their last tour. Don't miss these legends! https://www.facebook.com/cirithungolofficial
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM (Phoenix, AZ) - Legendary thrash band that continues to release high quality material and continues to deliver in the live setting. https://www.flotstildeath.com
JAG PANZER (Colorado Springs, CO) - Original purveyors of U.S. power metal make their first ever appearance in Tulsa. https://jagpanzer.com/jpnew
OMEN (Los Angeles, CA) - Heavy U.S. power metal, formed by Tulsan, Kenny Powell, he makes his triumphant return to plan Tulsa for the first time in 40 years. https://www.facebook.com/omenofficial
HELL FIRE (San Francisco, CA) - A rising force in the NWOTHM movement, mixing elements of thrash and speed. https://www.hellfiremetal.com
BLOOD STAR (Salt Lake City, UT) - Classic heavy metal tempered with straight-forward rock n. roll. https://www.facebook.com/bloodstarslc
THE VANGUARD - March 29, 2024 (5 PM, All Ages)
NIGHT DEMON (Ventura, CA) - Top-shelf traditional heavy metal by these heavily lauded purveyors of stellar songs, searing live shows, and a relentless work ethic. Drink from the chalice. https://www.nightdemon.net
NASTY SAVAGE (Tampa, FL) - With a mixture of power, speed & thrash, lead singer Nasty Ronnie take you on a demented journey influenced by his wrestling past. https://www.facebook.com/nastysavagenastyronnie
SAVAGE MASTER (Louisville, KY) -This horror-inspired band delivers a brand of metal that will appeal to occult rockers, thrashers and NWOBHM fanatics alike. https://www.facebook.com/savagemasterofficial
SCREAMER (Kronoberg, Sweden) - Rooted in the deep traditions of heavy metal, this band delivers great hooks and melodies, while never losing it's edge with a penchant to party. https://wearescreamer.com/
BLIND OATH (Tulsa, OK) - True old school riffs, venomous howls, and hermetic lore with a keen sense of melody, speed, and aggression, harkening back to the early underground American metal. Heavy metal magick is real. https://blindoath.bandcamp.com
INTENT (Mesa, AZ) - Up-and-coming no nonsense thrash from the wasteland of Arizona, with a super tight live show. Strap on those high-top white Pony's and hit the pit! https://www.facebook.com/Intentbandaz
SHE HATES ME NOT (Tulsa, OK) - 4-piece metal band of teenagers from Tulsa, OK, developing their sound and gaining a following after their battle of the bands win at Cain's Ballroom in 2021. https://www.facebook.com/shehatesmenotofficial
Horton Records is a volunteer-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) Tulsa music organization. Its mission is to provide services that develop and support musicians in the Tulsa area, while fostering community with other creative partners and building on the rich musical heritage in the region. Horton Records organizes and promotes showcase events, provides booking services and management support to artists, supplies business and financial support for recording and distributing music worldwide, and supports educational efforts for all ages. This mission directly aligns with city and state efforts to enhance the image of Tulsa and the surrounding area as a creative hub and music destination that attracts and retains visitors, as well as current and future residents.
Horton Records has officially released more than 120 titles from Oklahoma artists and distributed more than 150,000 physical units worldwide. Each year, it books more than 100 shows on behalf of Oklahoma artists, free of charge, with approximately $50,000 annually being paid directly to musicians.
