FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air 2025 Pt. 2 – ft. Gojira, Machine Head, Obituary, Mastodon, Ministry, The Black Dahlia Murder, Fear Factory, Heriot, and More


 

Saturday

Ah, Bloodstock mornings. The smell of coffee and bacon, the stale taste of last night’s beer. The sound of epic snoring and muffled farts. There really is nothing quite like it.  

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air 2025 Pt.1- ft. Trivium, Emperor, Kataklysm, Orange Goblin, Lacuna Coil, Paleface Swiss, Nailbomb, and More


 

Thursday

So, here we are again. Another year, another Bloodstock Open Air, another pilgrimage to the hallowed turf of Catton Hall. This time, however, things feel a little different. Perhaps it’s because the festival sold out in record time, thus creating a palpable sense of relief among many of the fans. Maybe it’s because people could arrive a day early, or because there have been several changes made within the arena itself. Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 8-22-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday
8-22-25

Who has the best album cover this week?

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday 8-22-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday
8-22-25

Who has the best album cover this week?

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Bloodstock Open Air is This Week


Bloodstock, the UK’s biggest independent metal festival, opens its gates on Thursday, August 7th, at Catton Park, Derbyshire. The lineup features main stage headliners, Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira, plus a host of other artists from across the metal spectrum. With just days to go, keep reading below for the most recent information.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 7-25-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday  

7-25-25

Who has the best album cover this week? 

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Feuerschwanz Share a New Single and Video for “Das Elfte Gebot” – New Album Coming Soon


German power metal force, Feuerschwanz, have shared a reinterpretation of their anthem, “Das Elfte Gebot.” This newly recorded version of the 2020 fan favorite comes with its own music video, and features on several limited editions of their upcoming album, Knightclub. The full-length is set for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. Catch the new video and more from the band below.
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Bloodstock Open Air Reveals Entertainment and Fancy Dress Themes


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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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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Bloodstock Festival’s Metal 2 The Masses (M2M) Tour Dates Released


With 4 months still to go before you can shout Bloodstock is next week, festival HQ has got all the details of some raucous nights out to help you pass the time and get a sneak peek at some of the freshest talent to perform at Bloodstock this August, in rock clubs around the country and at the Metal 2 The Masses tour dates which kick off imminently! Plus, even if you can’t make any of those events, read on for the low down on 8 hellacious acts who’ve already seen off all the challengers to claim spots on the Timothy Taylor New Blood stage, so you can discover your new favourite band right now.Continue reading