After taking a quick break from extensively touring their latest album, Sleepless Empire (Century Media, review here), Italian metal titans Lacuna Coil are releasing a lyric video created by 12Inch Media for the mesmerizing “In Nomine Patris”, just before embarking on more touring for the rest of the year and in early 2026. Watch the video here:Continue reading
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
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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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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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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Making my way to Oakland via the BART, I was super excited to return to the Fox Theater for a night of metal. Heading out extra early, not wanting to miss any of the Bands, I met up with my bro and one of our best West Coast correspondence Pags ,I hadn’t seen in a year and a half in person, and I am so glad we got to reconnect and hang before the big night. Picking up our credentials was a breeze, and I’m always appreciative of the fantastic staff at The Fox.Continue reading
Bay Area icons Machine Head have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record – which will be released on April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records – is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward. The band has unveiled the energetic second single, “BØNESCRAPER.” The release features a new music video as well as the announcement of the BØNESCRAPER edition LP of UNATØNED (shipping June 17). Watch the video, directed by Mike Sloat – and stream the track now!Continue reading
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
1990s Bay Area metal legends, Machine Head, unwrapped their latest single, “Unbøund,” just one day ago, with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal Show. Now, the band have dropped an official music video to accompany the track, directed by Mike Sloat. The song comes from their eleventh album, Unatøned, which is due to be unleashed on April 25, via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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