AN Okehampton-based rock-metal band have reached the final of the Devon and Cornwall ALIVE MUSIC battle of the bands competition.

First Requiem, who have just finished recording their first five track EP, competed against 32 other bands for a place in the final in the Bridge on Wool pub in Wadebridge. The final takes place at the pub on May 25 from 9pm, and the band would like to welcome along anyone willing to support their fight to become ALIVE MUSIC champions!

The band's EP will be available from the Rock Hen's Coop in Okehampton from the end of the month.