Bloodstock, the UK’s biggest independent metal festival, is all set to take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August 2025. With headliners, Gojira, Trivium, and Machine Head, joined by the likes of Mastodon, Nailbomb, Ministry, Emperor, Fear Factory, and others, there are still more to be announced. The fest has now unveiled its plans for fancy dress themes, on site entertainment, including medieval combat tournaments. Keep reading below for more details.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rivers Of Nihil – Rivers Of Nihil
Change often comes at the most inconvenient time. Something Pennsylvanian Progressive Death Metal act Rivers Of Nihil discovered when they were forced into parting ways with enigmatic frontman Jake Dieffenbach after 2021’s groundbreaking album The Work. Hiring from within to avoid losing momentum, bassist Adam Biggs took over the now vacant vocalist position while second guitarist Andy Thomas was recruited from fellow Pennsylvanians Black Crown Initiate.Continue reading
New Wave Of Metal Takes Over Bloodstock’s Emp Stage This August
Bloodstock is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP Stage this August.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Changeling – Changeling
Rebranding himself simply as Changeling for this eponymously titled release, German guitar maestro Tom Geldschläger (aka Tom Fountainhead) is one of those musicians who never seems to stop working. Whether it’s projects like Despotic, NYN or My Atomic Majesty, his studio engineering and session musician work, or as a music clinician, author, and speaker on music production and musicians’ mental health, Geldschläger always keeps a full diary. Continue reading
Aftershock 2025 Books Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, and Turnstile, and more.
The Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival on the West Coast returns—4 days, 4 stages, and 115+ bands feat Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, Turnstile, and more. Tickets at all price levels are on sale now at the link below! Continue reading
Louder Than Life 2025 Announces Full Lineup Slayer, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token, Breaking Benjamin, Deftones, Bad Omens, A Perfect Circle and More
Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and LOUDEST festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20 & 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents. In addition to the previously announced return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.Continue reading
Fear Factory Added to Kerry King Band UK Shows Next Summer
Industrial Metal legends Fear Factory will join Kerry King for two shows in the UK as part of King’s European summer tour next year. The band will provide direct support in Manchester, UK at Academy 2 on August 12th and in Bristol, UK at SWX on August 13th.Continue reading
Coal Chamber Pulls Out of Aftershock 2024, Due to Dez Fafara’s Ongoing Health Issues
Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
Aftershock 2024 ft. Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More Announces Set Times
Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
Coal Chamber Postpones Tour with Fear Factory, Twizted, and Black Satellite for Spring 2025 Due to Illness
Sad news as Coal Chamber has been forced to postpone their upcoming tour dates with with Fear Factory, Twizted, and Black Satellite, due to an unforseen illness suffered by Dez Fafara. New dates will commence on spring of 2025. All previously purchased tickets will be honored.
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