Road to Revival: Fighting for Lives
Watch legendary rock icons take the stage together LIVE — and witness the winning Battle of the Bands artist join them on stage for an unforgettable all-star finale.
Presented by Rock God Entertainment Group, LLCBenefiting University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Top 5 bands advance to the live finals at House of Blues Cleveland.
Finals: July 26, 2026
Where: House of Blues Cleveland
Entry Deadline: July 5, 2026
Online Voting Deadline: July 12, 2026 (midnight)
Top 5 Voted Bands Advance
Road to Revival: Fighting for Lives is a charity Battle of the Bands competition presented by Rock God Entertainment Group, LLC. Bands from across the country compete for a chance to have the opportunity to perform live at the House of Blues Cleveland alongside guest judges. Benefiting University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, supporting families and children fighting for their lives.
Live finals at House of Blues Cleveland, a Live Nation venue · Judged by multi-platinum rock legends · Benefiting University Hospitals Rainbow Babies
The winning Battle of the Bands artist will join our legendary rockstar guests and judges live on stage during the all-star finale performance.
Quick online entry — originals or tribute acts from anywhere in the U.S.
Fans vote daily through our national online voting campaign.
Top 5 will have the opportunity to perform at the House of Blues Cleveland — the winner joins the legends live.
Open to bands across the U.S. · Originals and tribute acts welcome
Voting ends midnight (ET) July 12, 2026. One vote per verified email per day.
Host
Cathy is a seasoned host, interviewer, performer, and musician with a 25-year career spanning film, television, music, and live events. Known for her warm personality, humor, and authentic interviewing style, she has interviewed top names in music, sports, TV, and film at major events including the Super Bowl, Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night, and the Sports Emmy Awards.
A passionate supporter of charity and community causes, Cathy regularly hosts and participates in events focused on mental health, veterans outreach, and animal welfare, including the Metal Hall of Fame Awards alongside Eddie Trunk, Bubba Bash honoring Neil Peart, and RUSHFest Canada.
She is also the frontwoman for the bands Superhero and Daisy Train, performing nationwide at festivals, casinos, and major events including the Vegas Strip and Super Bowl Fan Fest. In 2024, Cathy released her debut single "Now You've Gone" through Deko Entertainment, featuring David Ellefson, Ken Mary, and John Bronson, with her next single, "Angel With a Broken Heart," scheduled for release in 2026.
See legendary rock icons perform together live — and cheer on the winning band as they join them on stage for an unforgettable finale.
The Top 5 bands with the most verified votes will earn the opportunity to perform LIVE at the legendary House of Blues Cleveland — in front of an electrified crowd and a panel of legendary rockstar guest judges.
One winning band will be chosen to join the guest judges on stage during an epic all-star finale, performing two iconic rock songs together in a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Winning Band Prize
with Malcolm Springer — Badland Music Group
The winning band will receive a personalized musical analysis and consultation from Malcolm Springer of Badland Music Group. Malcolm will review your original music and provide professional feedback on key elements such as songwriting structure, arrangement, composition, and overall performance.
Following the review, you'll participate in a one-on-one consultation to discuss the analysis, receive recommendations, and explore opportunities for artistic growth and development.
If the winner does not have original music available for review, the analysis will focus exclusively on performance, with feedback tailored to musicianship, stage presence, and overall execution.
Played On Stage. Signed by the Artists.
Played live by Doug Aldrich & Mark Kendall, then signed by them along with Tony Cavazo and Vinny Appice.
Played live by Doug Aldrich & Mark Kendall, then signed by them along with Tony Cavazo and Vinny Appice.
The Gibson Epiphone Electric Guitar and Blackstar amp will be played live at the finals by guest judges Doug Aldrich & Mark Kendall, then signed by them along with Tony Cavazo and Vinny Appice. One lucky raffle winner takes it all home.
$20 per ticket
•3 for $50
Raffle tickets available at the event. Proceeds benefit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.
All event ticket and raffle ticket purchases are tax-deductible.
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Benefiting University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, a nationally ranked children's hospital providing world-class care to kids and families in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
