An annual frenzy of excitement when Boston's best bands battle it out in the rumble. Held at the Middle East in May, this year's rumble saw 24 of Boston's best bands compete for cash, studio time and the chance to play at the WBCN River Rave at Foxboro Stadium. Just don't tell that to this year's winner, Darkbuster. The Judges Over the course of two weeks, a panel of judges rates each band based on their stage presence, energy, talent and originality.
Nothing gets a band more pumped up than a wild crowd.
Get off your couch and go cheer them on. To help your favorite band win, find out who the judges are and distract them by any means necessary when the other bands are playing. User Reviews Be the first to post a user review. Post a user review of your own and start the conversation. Feel free to read our user review guidelines .