98 Rock Giving Away Tickets to The HU & Apocalyptica Concert

Listeners can win a pair of tickets to the show at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 12th

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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98 Rock is giving away tickets to see The HU and Apocalyptica perform at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 12th, 2026. Listeners can enter to win a pair of tickets by playing "Real or Fake" during the contest period from March 2-6. Five winners will be selected based on correct answers, with the contest open to residents of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington DC, and select counties in Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

The HU and Apocalyptica are two of the biggest names in heavy metal, blending Mongolian folk music and cello-driven metal respectively. This concert at The Fillmore Silver Spring is a rare chance for fans in the DC area to see these acts perform live together.

The details

To enter the contest, listeners need to tune in to 98 Rock during the week of March 2-6 and play the "Real or Fake" game. One winner will be selected each weekday based on correct answers, with a total of five winners receiving a pair of tickets to the May 12th concert. The contest is open to legal U.S. residents 18 and older living in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington DC, and select counties in Pennsylvania.

  • The contest entry period begins on March 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. and ends on March 6, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • The concert featuring The HU and Apocalyptica is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at The Fillmore Silver Spring.

The players

The HU

A Mongolian rock band known for their blend of traditional Mongolian music and heavy metal.

Apocalyptica

A Finnish cello-driven metal band that has pioneered the use of cellos in heavy metal music.

The Fillmore Silver Spring

A concert venue located in Silver Spring, Maryland that hosts a variety of musical acts.

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What’s next

The contest winners must respond, claim their prize, sign releases, and complete sweepstakes forms at the 98 Rock studios.

The takeaway

This contest offers a unique opportunity for metal fans in the DC area to see two of the genre's most innovative acts, The HU and Apocalyptica, perform live together at the iconic Fillmore Silver Spring venue.