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
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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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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The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, and More Booked for Mangata Festival
Nottingham, UK’s Mangata Festival has announced a second wave of bands for its 2025 edition. Spanning 5 stages across 3 sites, the event takes place on July 12th, with appearances by The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, The Infernal Sea, Waterlines, Wolven Crown, and more. Keep reading below for further information.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 1-10-25
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 1-10-25
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Festival 2023 Part 3
Friday:
A challenge of being a concert photographer is seldom experiencing a full set. Often, I dash between stages, trying to capture each band as if on a Pokémon quest – though “gotta shoot ’em all” has a different ring to it. Nonetheless, the silver lining is I often witness a good portion of every set over the weekend. Here are my top picks and suggestions from Bloodstock’s two smaller stages, showcasing their stellar support for the underground scene and nurturing emerging metal talent in the UK and beyond.Continue reading