Bloodstock Books 25 Bands For 25th Anniversary in 2026 with Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Judas Priest, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Biohazard, Wednesday 13, Death Angel, and More


Bloodstock is delighted to return to Catton Park in August 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary  – will you be there to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone?With 2025’s event fully underway with headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira melting faces this weekend (alongside 120+ more bands), Bloodstock cordially invites you to get excited for 2026 too, by revealing the first 25 bands set to make 2026 the festival’s best year yet.  You can snap up tickets immediately at the on site box office at an early bird price, saving yourself the booking fee. Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Judas Priest, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Biohazard, Wednesday 13, Death Angel and more are among the first bands announced! More info on all ticket types and on sale dates is further below. 

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-20-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday: 6-20-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 5-9-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-9-25

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-9-25


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Warbringer Drop Their Single and Video “Through A Glass, Darkly” – New Album Out This Week


Modern thrash titans, Warbringer, are just about to unleash their new album, Wrath And Ruin. The long-player comes out Friday March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. Just before that, though, they have dropped the record’s third single, “Through A Glass, Darkly,” alongside an official music video. Check it out below and read more from Warbringer.
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Cryptopsy to Reissue Their Album “None So Vile” – European Tour with Decapitated Coming Soon


Canadian death metal legends, Cryptopsy, are to re-issue their sophomore album, None So Vile, via the Season of Mist record label, on May 9, 2025. This follows the recent re-issue of their 2012 self-titled opus, and the upcoming return of their debut, Ungentle Exhumation, on April 11th. In May and June, the band are on the road in Europe, with Decapitated, Warbringer and Carnation. Keep reading for more information.
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Ghost Cult’s Top 20 Rock and Metal Vinyl Reissues for 2024


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CONCERT REVIEW: Death to All – The Scream of Perseverance Tour – Live at Gramercy Theatre


On May 23rd and 24th, The Gramercy Theatre in New York City became a haven for death metal as Death to All, alongside Cryptopsy, and Morbid Cross, delivered an unforgettable two-night performance. The Gramercy Theatre, with its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, proved to be the perfect venue for this historic event. The Scream of Perseverance Tour paid homage to the legacy of the late Chuck Schuldiner and his band Death, celebrating the first album Scream Bloody Gore and the band’s last The Sound of PerseveranceContinue reading