37 DAYS TO BLOODSTOCK!

BLOODSTOCK 2017 - just 37 days to go - 5 weekends!

Did you know that BLOODSTOCK's online 'click & collect' service allows you to pre-order your 2017 merch for on site collection? Festival attendees can snap up their faves now without fear of their size/design being already sold out on the day. Just pre-order anything with a click & collect logo at https://bmerch.com/store/bloodstock/ and collect at the merch stall in the arena at any point over the weekend, knowing your item is guaranteed and paid for! You can pre-order until Monday 7th August.

Want to win lots of BLOODSTOCK goodies, plus a chance to meet bands, get your ticket upgraded, watch from side of stage, or just snap up some free tickets? Sure you do! You can win every week between now and the festival. Lots of prizes to be won just by sharing your fave BLOODSTOCK YouTube video on your social media! Get all the info on how to enter at: www.bloodstock.uk.com/news/share-youtube-videos-and-win-tickets-to-bloodstock-2017.

As for bands, BLOODSTOCK can now reveal that opening the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Friday will be hotly-tipped Danish rockers FOREVER STILL. Signed to Nuclear Blast for the release of their debut album ‘Tied Down’, get familiar with the video for epic single ‘Scars’ at https://youtu.be/-GrcVsgj8UU then learn more via www.facebook.com/Foreverstill/.

BLOODSTOCK is also pleased to announce the return of the Jagermeister Stage. Grab your mates and some shots, and get ready to watch all these! Appearing on Friday, are groove-infused rockers ELECTRIC MOTHER (www.facebook.com/electricmotherband) who hail from the Viking isles of Orkney, Nottingham thrash n’ rollers HUNG DADDY (www.facebook.com/hungdaddyband), underground groove thrashers TRENDKILL (www.facebook.com/trendkilluk), the aptly-named BIGGUS RIFFUS (www.facebook.com/biggusriffus), and metal warriors HANOWAR (www.facebook.com/Hanowartruemetal). Livening up Saturday are SPYDERBYTE (www.facebook.com/spyderbyteband) - think AC/DC, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, & Motorhead in a blender, thrash metal Londoners BANGOVER (www.facebook.com/pg/BangoverUK), Brighton rockers TALES OF AUTUMN (www.facebook.com/TalesOfAutumn), unique Mancunian progsters TWISTED ILLUSION (www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialTIband), and classic rock road dogs DEPARTED (www.facebook.com/pg/departedbanduk), who count The Treatment’s ex-guitarist amongst their ranks. Sunday brings prog metal sludgers EVEREST QUEEN (www.facebook.com/everestqueenband) from Stevenage, Edinburgh doomsters ATRAGON (www.facebook.com/AtragonDoom), the classic/blues rock sounds of Stoke’s SILVERCHILD (www.facebook.com/silverchildband), and a ballsy blues riot from Manchester’s VOODOO BLOOD (www.facebook.com/VBloodofficial). If there’s any Jagermeister left, BLOODSTOCK may yet add a couple more bands to the fray.

When the metal finishes in the Hobgoblin New Blood tent each evening, a different set of howls take centre stage with BLOODSTOCK’s comedy bill. The laughs continue through the evening and wrap up before the headliners take to the main stage. Friday’s gag-filled line up is compere’d by everyone’s favourite Ginger Viking comic, Chris Brooker, and welcomes razor-sharp one-liner king, Gary Delaney and the award-winning queen of comic observation, Debra Jane Appleby. Saturday evening’s bill is compere’d by David Jordan who brings his hilarious, edgy musical approach to comedy, we also welcome The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre! One that has to be seen to be believed and leaves everyone crying with laughter! Also bringing the laughs is award-winning stand-up, Quincy. You may recognise him from ‘off the telly’! On Sunday, Chris Brooker returns to compere once again and we welcome the dark and deliciously different jokes of Bethany Black and the maddest, silliest, stupidest pairing on the circuit, The Raymond And Mr Timpkins Revue.

Planning your travel to BLOODSTOCK? Need a ride or driving there and want cash for your empty seats? BLOODSTOCK have teamed up with GOCARSHARE! Register where you’re travelling to/from, or your route, and then wait for drivers/passengers to get in touch! GOCARSHARE is integrated with Facebook, so you can check out your possible travel buddies and they encourage travellers to post feedback. Plus you might even win a pair of tickets for next year! For full details, head over to http://gocarshare.com/festival/bloodstock. Prefer to come by coach? BIG GREEN COACH have 21 departure cities directly to BLOODSTOCK in 2017, from all over the UK. They’ll bring you, all your camping gear and beer supplies, and drop you hassle free right inside the festival grounds. Visit http://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/bloodstock-festival-tickets-coach-travel. For more travel info, look at http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/pages/travel-info.

Already announced for 2017 are our three headliners AMON AMARTH, GHOST, and MEGADETH, plus ARCH ENEMY, KREATOR, BLIND GUARDIAN, HATEBREED, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY, KING 810, BRUJERIA, WHITECHAPEL, SKINDRED, POSSESSED, ANNIHILATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HELL, DECAPITATED, SOILWORK, CHELSEA GRIN, FALLUJAH, HAVOK, MACABRE, INQUISITION, DEVILMENT, SCARAB, WINTERSUN, ONI, DENDERA, KROH, ABHORRENT DECIMATION, PUPPY, THE ONE HUNDRED, BOSSK, WINTERFYLLETH, LIONIZE, BLIND HAZE, ARTHEMIS and many more. For the full list, visit http://www.bloodstock.uk.com - even more bands are still be announced! Stay tuned to BLOODSTOCK’s social media at https://www.facebook.com/bloodstock and https://twitter.com/bloodstockfest for the latest!

BLOODSTOCK will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 10th-13th August 2017. Pick up weekend or day tickets at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com. Bring your mates or the whole family - if they’re under 4 years old, they can come for free!

BLOODSTOCK reveal ten more bands for 2017!

As Spring creeps into Summer, BLOODSTOCK HQ is a hive of activity. The ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ finals are well under way and plans are on track for 2017 being the biggest and best BLOODSTOCK yet! Here’s ten more bands for starters...

BLOODSTOCK is delighted to now reveal that nefarious Nuclear Blast group DEVILMENT will join the bill at Catton Park this Summer. Featuring the unmistakable vocals of Dani Filth, catch the band on the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Friday. DEVILMENT declare, “Obviously the band are really looking forward to playing the festival, and as a English band it will definitely be an honour to play the main stage on what is tantamount to the best British festival out there. Hopefully festival goers will come and check DEVILMENT out, we intend on putting on quite a raucous heavy metal spectacle!” If you’re not a loyal disciple already, get to grips with their most recent album, ‘Devilment II: The Mephisto Waltzes’, via their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/devilmentcorps/ and watch the video for ‘Hitchcock Blonde’ - https://youtu.be/tQbZ-tQycEY.

Thursday’s headliner over on the Sophie Lancaster stage will be Helsinki’s own BATTLE BEAST! With ferocious riffs galore, BATTLE BEAST are both heavy AND metal, perfect for opening night party shenanigans! Bassist Eero comments, “We're psyched to be taking on BLOODSTOCK for the first time. We had a great time playing in the UK this Spring, and it's really neat to be returning there so soon. Looking forward to seeing all our friends again soon!” Check out the video for ‘Bringer Of Pain’, the title track from their most recent album, at: https://youtu.be/pBpv_pcUEIQ.

BLOODSTOCK can also announce the first batch of additions from the ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ finals! Friday welcomes Coventry winners DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, who combine hardcore vocals with power melodies (https://www.facebook.com/devil.playground) and modern metalheads MERITHIAN, who took top prize in the Swindon heat (https://www.facebook.com/MerithianOfficial). Check out their lyric video for ‘Grow’ at: https://youtu.be/vnsGwZTJMgk. Also brutalizing Friday are Brighton’s death metal victors ENSLAVEMENT (https://www.facebook.com/EnslavementUK), influenced by classics like Suffocation, Immolation, & Devourment. On Saturday, Sheffield champions BA’AL add their blackened doom (www.facebook.com/baalsheff) plus Dublin’s top dogs ZHORA bring some progressive sludge a long way from Tipperary (https://www.facebook.com/zhOramusic/). Sunday sees Slovenian doomsters MIST roll in, as part of the band exchange with MetalDays (www.facebook.com/mist.doom). Originally all-female, the group builds on the legacy of acts like Black Sabbath, Candlemass, & Pentagram - hear it in ‘Phobia’ at: https://youtu.be/u7QwIwGk28w. CD application conquerors HEATHEN DEITY join Sunday from the Midlands (https://www.facebook.com/heathendeityofficial). Get into their esoteric lore and absolute blackness via ‘Gut The Church’ at https://youtu.be/414Y6aG-RUo. Last but not least, melodic death metallers SHROUDED also join Sunday’s bill (https://www.facebook.com/shroudedband), having clinched first place in Belfast’s final.

Planning your travel to BLOODSTOCK yet? Need a lift or driving there and want cash for your empty seats? BLOODSTOCK have teamed up with GOCARSHARE again so you can rock out and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. Register where you’re travelling to/from, or your route, and then wait for drivers/passengers to get in touch! GOCARSHARE is integrated with Facebook, so you can check out your possible travel buddies and they encourage travellers to post feedback. Plus you might even win a pair of tickets for next year! For full details, head over to http://gocarshare.com/festival/bloodstock. Prefer to come by coach? BIG GREEN COACH have 21 departure cities directly to BLOODSTOCK in 2017, from all over the UK. They’ll bring you, all your camping gear and beer supplies, and drop you hassle free right inside the festival grounds. Visit http://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/bloodstock-festival-tickets-coach-travel.
Already announced for 2017 are our three headliners AMON AMARTH, GHOST, and MEGADETH, plus ARCH ENEMY, KREATOR, BLIND GUARDIAN, HATEBREED, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY, KING 810, BRUJERIA, WHITECHAPEL, SKINDRED, POSSESSED, ANNIHILATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HELL, DECAPITATED, SOILWORK, CHELSEA GRIN, MACABRE, INQUISITION, SCARAB, WINTERSUN, ONI, DENDERA, KROH, ABHORRENT DECIMATION, COURTESANS, WRETCHED SOUL, BOSSK, WINTERFYLLETH, GODS, BLIND HAZE, ARTHEMIS, SEASON’S END, BLIND RIVER, ENDEAVOUR, BLAAKYUM, DAKESIS, NORDJEVEL, TORQUED, BLACK MOTH, MANTAR, WOLFHEART, LIONIZE and BROKEN TEETH. Many more are still be announced! Stay tuned to BLOODSTOCK’s social media at https://www.facebook.com/bloodstock and https://twitter.com/bloodstockfest for the latest!
BLOODSTOCK will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 10th-13th August 2017. Standard weekend camping tix are on sale at £139 (+ booking fee) from http://bloodstock.seetickets.com. Children’s weekend tickets are just £35 (+ booking fee) and under 4’s go free! Can’t come for the whole weekend but can join in for a day? Sign up at https://www.seetickets.com/register/bloodstock for a heads up when day tickets go on sale so you don’t miss out! VIP & camper van tickets are sold out.

Bloodstock Festival 2013 announce:

THE KING DIAMOND CHALLENGE!!

To celebrate that the true legend, King Diamond is taking over main stage on the Friday night. Bloodstock are offering you, the fans to get involved...

It's easy all you need to do is grab your face-paint & become the KING!

To win yourself a bunch of Bloodstock goodies!

If you're not up for being the KING for the day, then why not enter yourself into the full weekend fancy dress competition.

Wear the costume, take a picture on site & upload to the Bloodstock Facebook page, to win some amazing prizes.

Good luck. Remember it's in aid for the METAL.

www.bloodstock.uk.com

THE BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL FAMILY are in search for a new stage announcer.

Want to part BOA? Get the chance to introduce the Bands as they come on stage....

Well here's your chance: grab your video camera or phone & record yourself introducing your dream line-up.

Upload your clips to any hosting site such as youtube, vevo or dailymotion and send us the link to comps@bloodstock.uk.com and they will choose a winner!

Video's to be online by 18th July 2013.

Make the dream come true & be part of Bloodstock Open Air 2013.

If you don't have the balls to face the crowd then purchase a weekend ticket, to be part of the crowd, for the Metal Festival of the year:

BLOODSTOCK WEEKEND + CAMPING tickets are priced at just £125 (plus booking fee)

Day tickets on sale: 1st July.

www.bloodstock.uk.com

IT'S ALL KICKING OFF THURSDAY NIGHT @ BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2013!!

The Sophie Lancaster Stage will be kicking off the festivities, Once you've set up your tent & sunk a few beers.... head over with your horns m/, ready to get the party started.

MOTHERLOAD: www.facebook.com/motherloadband

BULL RIFF STAMPEDE: www.bullriffstampede.com

OAF:
www.oafmusic.bandcamp.com

RAVENAGE:
www.facebook.com/officialravenage

TRAGEDY: www.letsmaketragedyhappen.com

TRAGEDY are set to blow you away being the No1 all metal BEE GEE's metal band (I kid you not!).... Check out the link above to see what it's all about.

It's sure going to be a crazy start to BOA 2013.

If you are unable to make it for the whole weekend, grab yourself a day ticket these on sale: 1st July.

BLOODSTOCK WEEKEND + CAMPING tickets are priced at just £125 (plus booking fee)

Get your ticket's now for a weekend to truly remember.

www.bloodstock.uk.com

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-11th 2013.

THRASH ATTACK!!
EXODUS... DEATH ANGEL... AND MORE AWESOME METAL FOR BLOODSTOCK 2013

Seminal thrash titans, EXODUS join the main stage ranks at this year’s hottest metal festival. The Nuclear Blast band are currently gearing up to release their eleventh studio album, and they tour the US next month in the company of Bloodstock buddies, Anthrax. Frontman Rob Dukes states: “We are stoked to be playing Bloodstock again. Last time we played, our set was unfortunately cut short because of timing issues. Not this year! We are going to destroy that place!!!!” Check out this footage of them slaying Wacken in ‘O8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN78B1wigCE

Also newly confirmed are thrash legends, DEATH ANGEL. Having celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut album in 2012, frontman Mark Osegueda is excited to return to these shores in 2013, commenting: "I speak for all of us in DEATH ANGEL when I say it brings us so much excitement to announce that we are playing this year’s Bloodstock! This will be DEATH ANGEL's first festival appearance ever in the UK, and we plan on making a statement with this performance to assure that there will be many more to come! DEATH ANGEL’s first show across international waters was in the UK, so the place holds a very special place in our hearts! Expect a ferocious, high energy set Bloodstock punters! You have been warned! Ha!" DEATH ANGEL release a set of new tunes via Nuclear Blast later this year.

The Bloodstock overlords don’t only love classic Bay Area thrash. For those of you who prefer your metal fresh off the battlefield, Bloodstock are also delighted to welcome Canadian warriors, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Even on the other side of the festival site, you are sure to hear the glass-shattering tones of vocalist, Cam Pipes! The band are currently hard at work filming a documentary, ‘3 Inches of Blood; Warriors of the Great White North’. Expect epic scenes!

Death metal trio DYING FETUS will also be stalking the stage at Bloodstock 2013. Hailing from Maryland, these US headbangers are not to be missed. Touring the US with Bloodstock alumni, Hatebreed, the band are currently supporting their 2012 album, ‘Reign Supreme’. The nightmarish video for ‘Second Skin’ can be viewed through your fingers here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2iiU_Woz-g.

Also added are Swedish metalheads SCAR SYMMETRY, who will headline the Sophie Lancaster stage on the Friday night. Drummer Henrik Ohlsson comments: “We're looking forward to Bloodstock! The last time we played was in 2007 and was an ecstatic experience - a kickass show and an awesome crowd. This year I’m sure it will be even better. The UK has a lot of dedicated Scar Symmetrians and we can't wait to return with the eerie cosmic death machine that is Scar Symmetry!” Guitar nerds might be excited to learn that guitarist Per Nilssen gives guitar tutorials over at the awesome musician’s instructional website, BandHappy. Check out his page here: http://www.bandhappy.com/profile/pernilsson.

Also added to the Sophie stage line-up are Dirty Sanchez loons, PRITCHARD VS DAINTON (http://pritchardvsdainton.co.uk/), who return this year for an even more full-on show. Other additions to the Sophie stage include XERATH, BLOODBOUND, VANDERBUYST, SCARAB, and THE PROPHECY.

Want the chance to win some weekend tickets?! DEVILDRIVER (who are playing this year’s event) are running a special Bloodstock Treasure Hunt at each of their upcoming shows in March! They’ll be hiding a prize package somewhere near the venue in each town. The parcel will include a voucher for a pair of BOA weekend tickets (with camping), a DevilDriver t-shirt, guitar picks, drumsticks, signed items...you get the picture! Each day, frontman Dez will Tweet/Instagram some clues for you to find the prize. Be sure to follow him on Twitter (@evilriver) and Instagram (@dezfafara) so you don’t miss out. There'll be one prize pack per tour town (London Forum - 7th Mar, Nottingham Rock City - 8th Mar, Manchester Ritz - 9th Mar, Glasgow O2 ABC - 10th Mar).

If you miss out on the DevilDriver prizes, don’t worry, there’s another chance to win by joining the new Bloodstock e-team. Get involved with helping promote the festival online, and earn points for festival-related prizes! Full details can be found at https://www.fanteamz.com/bloodstock.

Bloodstock tickets are on sale now, priced at £125 (plus booking fee) for a weekend pass with camping. VIP ticket packages and upgrades are also now available. Look up all the info on Bloodstock 2013 so far, plus check out all kinds of awesome coverage from 2012’s festival over at www.bloodstock.uk.com.

Bloodstock takes place at Catton Park in Derbyshire on 8-11th Aug 2013.

Do you and your friends want the chance to win some cool stuff in return for helping promote the UK's best metal festival?! Sure you do! Bloodstock Open Air is pleased to announce the launch of their
2013 e-team!

With a hugely successful army of teamers driving the festival forward in 2012, this year sees the gang return bigger and better than ever before. It gives YOU the opportunity to bring metal to the masses by helping spread news, announcements and stoking the fire of the hottest festival of the year, via social networks, online forums and street promo. Bloodstock HQ will set tasks, and in return, offer a whole host of exclusive rewards for the teamers that produce the best results. Points will be rewarded for unique clicks generated from the teamers, as well as brucey-bonus points for those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. To join the family and get more information on how it works, head to http://www.fanteamz.com/bloodstock. Up for grabs on the rewards table this year are:

• VIP Weekend Camping tickets
• Hospitality passes to the Serpents Lair VIP area
• Standard Weekend Camping tickets
• 2013 event t-shirts to collect at the festival
• Goody bags including historic Bloodstock merchandise

Bloodstock takes place at Catton Park in Derbyshire on 8-11th Aug 2013 with three heavyweight headliners confirmed in the shape of King Diamond, Lamb of God and Slayer. Joining them over the weekend include the likes of DevilDriver, Anthrax, Fozzy, Municipal Waste and Hell, plus many more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Bloodstock tickets are on sale now, priced at £125 (plus booking fee) for a weekend pass with camping. VIP ticket packages and upgrades are also now available. Look up all the info on Bloodstock 2013 so far, plus check out all kinds of awesome coverage from 2012’s festival over at www.bloodstock.uk.com.

There’s still time to sign up to the BOA deposit scheme to help spread the cost of paying for your 2013 weekend ticket. You have until 1st March to subscribe to the scheme, which allows you to secure your festival wristband for three incremental payments of around forty quid. The deal breaks down as follows:

1st payment - £39.25 (+ booking fee) required at sign up.
2nd payment - £46 - debited from your account on 31st March.
3rd payment – £39.75 (+ postage) - debited from your account on 30th April.

Payments will be collected automatically by bank transfer on the designated day(s), so the buyer doesn't have to worry about accidentally missing a payment. For full details on signing up,
click: http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock-2013/catton-park/677634.

Needing an easy way of getting to the site next year? Big Green Coach will take you, your mates, and your camping gear direct to the festival grounds! Choose from these 26 locations direct to the site, from the very reasonable rate of £34: BIRKENHEAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BRIDGEND, BRISTOL, CARDIFF, CARLISLE, CHESTER, GLASGOW, GLOUCESTER, LANCASTER, LEEDS, LIVERPOOL, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MIDDLESBROUGH, NEWCASTLE, NEWPORT, OXFORD, PRESTON, SHEFFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, STOCKPORT, SUNDERLAND, SWANSEA, WARRINGTON, and WORCESTER. Package deals of both coach trip and festival ticket are also available. To guarantee your return seat, point your mouse at:
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KING DIAMOND announced as Bloodstock Open Air 2013 Friday night headliner

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL have announced their first headliner for 2013. The Grammy-nominated, Danish metal legend KING DIAMOND will dazzle eyes and perforate eardrums in the Friday night top slot.
After a six-year touring hiatus, the band triumphantly returned to the stage in 2012 for European festivals Hellfest and Sweden Rock. Friday night’s closing performance at Bloodstock Open Air 2013 marks not only their first ever UK festival appearance, but their first UK show of any kind in many years and will be their only UK date in 2013.
When asked about Bloodstock, the mighty King quoth: "I'm looking so much forward to this, we all are. Finally back in England ! The people at Bloodstock have gone the extra mile to make this possible, and will be expanding the stage to fit our full production. This is gonna be DARK and very HEAVY!"
Hugely-respected, with a 30+ year career, check out some spooktacular KING DIAMOND, both old and new, while you’re getting your scare on this October...
Sleepless Nights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwYS5rOf4Nc&feature=related
Give Me Your Soul - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAOD2R-Kyxk
The Invisible Guests - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mNwxt-8Vw
The Family Ghost - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wexpKeSFOQ
At The Graves - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFIuoRyC7Cc
Them - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNksBGFIM_o&feature=related
… or even some fan-filmed footage of good friends Metallica and the King rockin’ out together at Metallica’s 30th Anniversary show earlier this year - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STmyPGNPOJs
This special headline appearance racks up alongside the previously announced special guests, ANTHRAX and ACCEPT and UK exclusive appearances from FIREWIND and FOZZY.
Bloodstock ‘Early Bird’ tickets are available for online purchase now at http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/shop/products/3-day-tickets-1-1 bargain price of £100 (plus booking fee) for a four-day weekend pass. Snap ‘em up quick, as this limited time offer won’t last forever!
New KING DIAMOND merchandise is now available here: http://www.emp.de/brand/king%20diamond/lis_king%20diamond_bandbrand/
More info on King Diamond: http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com
www.twitter.com/realkingdiamond

KING DIAMOND CONFIRMED AS
2013 FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER






Here at Bloodstock HQ we’re excited to announce our first headliner for 2013. The Grammy-nominated, Danish metal legend KING DIAMOND will dazzle eyes and perforate eardrums in the Friday night top slot.

After a six-year touring hiatus, the band triumphantly returned to the stage in 2012 for European festivals, Hellfest and Sweden Rock. Friday night’s closing performance at Bloodstock Open Air 2013 marks not only their first ever UK festival appearance, but their first UK show of any kind in many years and will be their only UK date in 2013.

When asked about Bloodstock, the mighty King quoth: "I'm looking so much forward to this, we all are. Finally back in England! The people at Bloodstock have gone the extra mile to make this possible, and will be expanding the stage to fit our full production. This is gonna be DARK and very HEAVY!"

Hugely-respected, with a 30+ year career, check out some spooktacular KING DIAMOND, both old and new, while you’re getting your scare on this October...

Sleepless Nights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwYS5rOf4Nc&feature=related
Give Me Your Soul - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAOD2R-Kyxk
The Invisible Guests - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mNwxt-8Vw
The Family Ghost - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wexpKeSFOQ
At The Graves - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFIuoRyC7Cc
Them - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNksBGFIM_o&feature=related
… or even some fan-filmed footage of good friends Metallica and the King rockin’ out together at Metallica’s 30th Anniversary show earlier this year - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STmyPGNPOJs
This special headline appearance racks up alongside the previously announced special guests, ANTHRAX and ACCEPT, and UK exclusive appearances from FIREWIND and FOZZY

READY TO GET YOUR 2013 ROC SOC MEMBERSHIP?
Bloodstock’s Rock Society membership sold out last year in record time so we thought we best give you the heads up that just 300 memberships go on sale on 31st October.
Some of the incredible benefits are:

*10% discount off your EARLY BIRD ticket*
*Backstage Tours*
*Priority Access to the Signing Tent to meet the bands of your choice*
*Access to Serpents Lair ‘VIP’ Hospitality Bar*
and loads more

For a full breakdown of all other Rock Society benefits CLICK HERE

VOTE FOR BLOODSTOCK IN FESTIVAL AWARDS
We are over the moon to have been nominated in this year’s Virtual Festival Awards in no less than 4 categories.

Best Medium Sized Festival
Best Grass Roots Festival
Best Toilets
Best Headline Performance

If you think we are worthy of your VOTE and want to be in with a chance to win tickets to every winning festival in 2013 then cast your vote HERE


Bloodstock ‘Early Bird’ tickets are available for online purchase now at at the bargain price of £100 (plus booking fee) for a four-day weekend pass. Snap ‘em up quick, as this limited time offer won’t last forever!

BUY YOUR ‘EARLY BIRD’ FULL WEEKEND WITH CAMPING TICKETS
at
www.bloodstock.uk.com

8th to 11th August 2013
CATTON PARK, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 8LN

BRINGING YOU METAL ON EARTH SINCE 2001

ANTHRAX CONFIRMED AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2013

Bloodstock 2012 saw its most successful year so far as over 11,300 music fans descended on CATTON PARK for four days of ferocious metal mayhem. Capturing the phenomenal main stage performances across the weekend were streaming partner Daily Motion, attracting well over 200,000 visitors across the weekend.

Band booker Vicky Gregory comments:
“To say we were totally blown away by this year is an understatement! We had the highest attendance in the festival’s 12 year history with over 11,300 festival goers and looking at the feedback from the fans they were equally blown away!
The feedback we’ve recieved from all the bands that played the festival has been superb with many saying it was the best festival they have ever played and to hear that makes all the hard work worth it! Role on 2013 and a huge thanks to all that attended the festival this year - it’s good to know that metal is so alive and well in the UK!!!”

Wasting no time in moving forward with plans for 2013 we are pleased to confirm our Saturday Special Guest slot goes to ANTHRAX.

With some really exciting announcements coming soon - Bloodstock is set to go from strength to strength in 2013 with some more incredible band announcements coming your way soon.

2013 EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE
for those of you wanting to secure your place at Bloodstock Open Air 2013, a limited number of Early Bird tickets are now on sale from the Bloodstock website at the incredible price of just £100 (+ booking fee) for four days of the best collection of METAL on UK soil.

Win a Pair of Full Weekend with Camping tickets to Bloodstock 2013
For those of you who attended Bloodstock this year here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to next year’s festival by simply completing our ONLINE SURVEY on your experience of this year’s Bloodstock - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, we want it all! We will constantly strive to improve year on year and although this year’s a tough one to beat - you can be assured we will pull out all the stops to guarantee the best metal weekend of your life!
TO COMPLETE THE BLOODSTOCK SURVEY CLICK HERE



BUY YOUR FULL WEEKEND WITH CAMPING TICKETS
at
www.bloodstock.uk.com

CATTON PARK, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 8LN

BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER!
TICKET PAYMENT PLAN LAUNCHES

Wipe away those ‘back to reality’ January blues with a great deal from those nice folks at Bloodstock Festival! They’ve organised a deposit scheme to help you spread the burden of paying for your 2013 weekend ticket. Now you can secure your festival wristband for three incremental payments of around forty quid. Much more manageable than forking out a lump sum after you’ve spent all your cash on Christmas presents and New Year booze!!

Festival go-ers will have a 3-month window (from 7th Jan until 1st March) to subscribe to the scheme, with the initial payment being taken on the day they sign up. The deal breaks down as follows:

1st payment - £39.25 (+ booking fee) required at sign up.
2nd payment - £46 - debited from your account on 31st March.
3rd payment – £39.75 (+ postage) - debited from your account on 30th April.

Payments will be debited by bank transfer automatically on the designated day(s), so the purchaser doesn't have to worry about accidentally missing a payment date. For full details on how to sign up, click over to http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock-2013/catton-park/677634.

With headliners, SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD and KING DIAMOND, plus DEVILDRIVER, MUNICIPAL WASTE, ANTHRAX, ACCEPT, and more, with a host of other bands still yet to be announced, Bloodstock is shaping up to be the metal fest of the year.

Also need an easy way of getting to the site next year? Big Green Coach are the official and exclusive coach travel partner to Bloodstock Festival. Their drivers can take you, your mates, and your camping gear direct to the festival grounds! Choose from 26 locations direct to the heart of Bloodstock, from the very reasonable rate of £34: BIRKENHEAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BRIDGEND, BRISTOL, CARDIFF, CARLISLE, CHESTER, GLASGOW, GLOUCESTER, LANCASTER, LEEDS, LIVERPOOL, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MIDDLESBROUGH, NEWCASTLE, NEWPORT, OXFORD, PRESTON, SHEFFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, STOCKPORT, SUNDERLAND, SWANSEA, WARRINGTON, and WORCESTER. To guarantee your return seat, click here: www.biggreencoach.co.uk/bloodstock.

Bloodstock tickets are on sale now, priced at £125 (plus booking fee) for a weekend pass with camping. VIP ticket packages and upgrades are also now available. Look up all the info on Bloodstock 2013 so far, plus check out all kinds of awesome coverage from 2012’s festival over at www.bloodstock.uk.com.

Bloodstock takes place at Catton Park in Derbyshire on 8-11th Aug 2013.

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR is thrilled to announce their win in the 'Best Medium-Sized Festival' category at the UK Festival Awards 2012, which was held at London's Roundhouse. The event, which saw over half a million fans and festival go-ers cast their votes over the last month, acknowledges outstanding achievement in the UK live festival industry.

The independently-run BLOODSTOCK saw off considerable competition from the likes of Latitude, RockNess, The Secret Garden Party and Wakestock to pick up the trophy. Festival director, Paul Gregory commented, "We want to thank everyone who voted for Bloodstock in the UK Festival Awards. It shows the overwhelming support the metal fans have for their festival, which always will be by the fans, for the fans."

Meanwhile, BLOODSTOCK marches on in setting the bar even higher for 2013. With a rapidly growing reputation as the UK's best metal festival by those 'in the know', this 'best kept secret' isn't going to stay a secret for much longer. Tickets for 2013 are moving at their fastest pace yet and with two stellar headliners already locked in for next year's event; seminal metal icon, KING DIAMOND and Virginian groove-metal masters, LAMB OF GOD, the future looks bright for BLOODSTOCK.

Bloodstock's ‘Early Bird’ tickets are on sale now for 2013. Pick yours up at http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/shop/products/3-day-tickets-1-1 for the bargain price of £100 (plus booking fee) for a four-day weekend pass. After Dec 14th (or sooner if these limited tickets sell out first), the price will revert to the standard £125 (plus booking fee) for a weekend pass. Look up all the info on Bloodstock 2013 so far, plus check out some fantastic coverage from this year’s festival over at www.bloodstock.uk.com.

Bloodstock takes place at Catton Park in Derbyshire on 8-11th Aug 2013.

Bloodstock Radio launches Saturday, December 1st. The launch is a re-branding for TotalRock, one of the most respected and pioneering of rock/metal radio stations, however, it’s not just a case of TotalRock under a new name. It will see an overhaul of the broadcasting schedule, with some major rock industry names coming on board to present weekly shows.

Metal Hammer editor, Alexander Milas will present a show from 4pm every Friday, while Iron Fist magazine editor, Louise Brown has a three-hour show every Wednesday from 1pm.

There’s also a welcome return for some of the most popular DJs in TotalRock’s twelve year history. Mighty Matt Mason is back every Friday from 9pm, while Talita Twoshoes and Feebz launch the week each Monday from 7am.

Joining them are names already well known to Bloodstock Festival devotees. Simon Hall kicks off proceedings at 9am on Saturday with his regular ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ roundup from Bloodstock HQ. Black Diamond’s Metal Mayhem happens from 10am each Tuesday, while DJ Beerman is on at 9pm the same day. Miss Bomb explodes on the airwaves at 9am every Thursday, with Gimli taking over at the other end of the same day, at 9pm.

Let’s not forget the hugely successful team of DJs who have kept TotalRock as the nation's favourite online metal station for so long. These include those who broadcast live from France and Spain, making Bloodstock Radio a truly international station.

December 1 – the day the music’s reborn. Louder, prouder and Bloodier! bloodstockradio.com/

In addition, all the latest Bloodstock Festival news for 2013 can be found over at bloodstock.uk.com/pages/home.

Bloodstock Radio launches Saturday, December 1st. The launch is a re-branding for TotalRock, one of the most respected and pioneering of rock/metal radio stations, however, it’s not just a case of TotalRock under a new name. It will see an overhaul of the broadcasting schedule, with some major rock industry names coming on board to present weekly shows.

Metal Hammer editor, Alexander Milas will present a show from 4pm every Friday, while Iron Fist magazine editor, Louise Brown has a three-hour show every Wednesday from 1pm.

There’s also a welcome return for some of the most popular DJs in TotalRock’s twelve year history. Mighty Matt Mason is back every Friday from 9pm, while Talita Twoshoes and Feebz launch the week each Monday from 7am.

Joining them are names already well known to Bloodstock Festival devotees. Simon Hall kicks off proceedings at 9am on Saturday with his regular ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ roundup from Bloodstock HQ. Black Diamond’s Metal Mayhem happens from 10am each Tuesday, while DJ Beerman is on at 9pm the same day. Miss Bomb explodes on the airwaves at 9am every Thursday, with Gimli taking over at the other end of the same day, at 9pm.

Let’s not forget the hugely successful team of DJs who have kept TotalRock as the nation's favourite online metal station for so long. These include those who broadcast live from France and Spain, making Bloodstock Radio a truly international station.

December 1 – the day the music’s reborn. Louder, prouder and Bloodier! bloodstockradio.com/

In addition, all the latest Bloodstock Festival news for 2013 can be found over at bloodstock.uk.com/pages/home.

BUYING BLOODSTOCK 2012 TICKETS ONLINE
AND AT THE FESTIVAL GATE

If you are still to buy your Bloodstock weekend or day tickets through the Bloodstock store, you can right up to and during the festival weekend. However, any tickets purchased after this Wednesday 1st August at 10pm will not be posted out as you will need to collect them at the festival gate.

Collecting Pre-Paid Tickets on the Gate
As the last day for sending tickets to your postal address is Wednesday 1st August, everyone should have their Bloodstock tickets by the 7th August at the very latest. If you’ve not received your ticket by this date then please email enquiry@bloodstock.uk.com

We will send all tickets purchased after 1st August at 10pm to the festival by special courier to ensure tickets are ready at the gate for collection, therefore the standard postal fee of £3.00 will still apply to tickets purchased online to cover costs.

When collecting tickets at the gate we will require proof of ticket purchase from the Bloodstock store by a printed out email receipt or some form of identification such as Drivers Licence or Utility bill with your name and address on it.

For those of you wanting to purchase physical tickets after the 1st August, you can still walk into selected HMV high street stores and other official Bloodstock ticket outlets that can be found on our website in the ticket outlet link.

Please Note: Car parking tickets will be on sale through the Bloodstock store only until 1st August at 10pm at the price of £14 after which they will only be available to purchase at the Car Park Box office at £20.00. Weekend tickets will rise from £115 to £125.00 if purchased on the gate and Day tickets will increase from £55.00 to £60.00 if purchased on the gate.
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR BLOODSTOCK 2012 TICKET ?

SERPENTS LAIR ‘VIP’ CAMPING SOLD OUT
All those lucky enough to have secured VIP camping will need to follow the signs to the VIP box office - If you have upgraded from standard camping to VIP camping remember to bring both the standard weekend ticket AND the upgrade ticket or you will be refused entry.

4 DAYS OF METAL - 100+ BANDS ACROSS 4 STAGES - INTERNATIONAL METAL MARKET - FAIRGROUND RIDES - REAL ALES - COMEDIANS - LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT - METAL KAROKE - FANCY DRESS - GUEST DJ’s AND SO MUCH MORE METAL MADNESS!!!

Line up
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
BEHEMOTH - MACHINE HEAD - ALICE COOPER
TESTAMENT - DIMMU BORGIR - DIO DISCIPLES - ANVIL - WATAIN
PARADISE LOST - HATEBREED - SANCTUARY - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - EVILE - MAYHEM - NILE - MOONSORROW - GRAND MAGUS - FREEDOM CALL - BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - CHTHONIC
CROWBAR - BENEDICTION - I AM I - KOBRA & THE LOTUS - MALEFICE

LastFM
SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ALCEST - ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH
HEADCHARGER - WINTERFYLLETH - DEMONIC RESURRECTION - EASTERN FRONT - ANCIENT ASCENDANT - SIGHT OF EMPTINESS - PRIMITAI - PYTHIA - CRIMES OF PASSION - SATURNIAN - BLOODSHOT DAWN - RE-ARMED - GONOREAS - COMMANDER IN CHIEF - RISING DREAM - INFERNAL TENEBRA - NOCTEFERIA - MARIONETTE- FURYON - DERISION - BATALLION -
WITCHSORROW - DRIPBACK - SAVAGE MESSIAH - FLAYED DISCIPLE - VIKING SKULL - SWEET SAVAGE - DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS -
PRITCHARD Vs DAINTON - STEVE HUGHES

NEW BLOOD STAGE
DOOMED - GONE TIL WINTER – HURON - FALLEN FATE - REIGN OF FURY – DREAMCATCHER - REFLECTION IN EXILE - INFERNAL CREATION – CAMBION – WARHORSE – MERCILESS FAIL – STORMBORN – TEMPUS FUSION – WRETCHED SOUL – A THOUSAND ENEMIES – SHATTERED SKIES - EXILE THE TRAITOR - KILLER HURTS - KREPUSKUL - MY WOODEN PILLOW - SCARE TACTICS - WALKING THEO - APOLLYON - COSMIC VORTEX OF DOOM - RATHER -AIRSTRYKE - BLYND - HAKIN - INCINERY - SA-DA-KO

JAGERMEISTER STAGE
ZP THEART - ABSOLVA - KOBRA & THE LOTUS - DAVE MCPHERSON - ORIANTHI
KYRBGRINDER - DREAMCATCHER - MERCY HOUSE - ANDRASTE - SPLINTERED SOUL
TRIAXIS - DAKESIS - SKARLETT RIOT - FROM RUIN - A THOUSAND ENEMIES


9 - 12 AUGUST 2012
CATTON HALL, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 8LN

FULL WEEKEND WITH CAMPING & DAY TICKETS GO TO
www.bloodstock.uk.com

TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED IN OVER 60 HMV HIGH STREET STORES THROUGHOUT THE UK

With just two weekends to go before BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR plays host to ALICE COOPER, MACHINE HEAD AND BEHEMOTH and a plethora of exclusive appearances from the likes of TESTAMENT, DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, WATAIN, DIO DISCIPLES, ICED EARTH, SANCTUARY, MAYHEM, ANVIL, CROWBAR and SEPULTURA and many many more, it’s time to start planning your travel to the mighty metal metropolis.

TRAVEL BY COACH
BIG GREEN COACH is the official travel partner for BOA and are running coach services from 26 locations around the UK direct to the Bloodstock festival site. All coaches arrive on Thursday 9th and depart on Monday 12th. Return fares start from just £15. You can also buy your full weekend entry and camping ticket together with your travel tickets.
BGC are also operating the shuttle bus service to Bloodstock from Lichfield City train station. Save money by pre-booking and get the shuttle bus cheaper than purchasing on the day.
BY CAR
Of course there is plenty of parking available for those who wish to travel by car, but if you would like to reduce your carbon footprint, help other people travel to Bloodstock and save money, why not offer your empty car seats to others on goCarShare? goCarShare is built around Facebook; you can login quickly and look at people's profiles before deciding whether you would like to travel with them. goCarShare is a green, fun and good value way to get to Bloodstock.
As an added incentive to carpool, goCarShare are offering one car full a free VIP upgrade for the weekend, who will be picked at random on arrival at BLOODSTOCK. For your chance to be in with this extra warm welcome sign up to add a car share request right here: http://gocarshare.com/festival/bloodstock
TRAIN SERVICES
Make your way to Birmingham New Street railway station. From Birmingham New Street station take the train to Lichfield City. This journey should take approximately 35 Minutes. Lichfield station is 7 miles from Catton Hall and is about 15-20 minutes drive, or you can hop on a shuttle bus from Lichfield City train station straight to the festival site.
For info on trains from your nearest station to Lichfield City, call National Rail on: 08457 484 950 or check out their website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Approximate Mileage to B.O.A from the following locations:
London - 130, Manchester - 85, Bristol - 110, Birmingham - 20, Nottingham - 45
Birmingham Airport & British Rail - 20, East Midlands Airport - 20, Tamworth British Rail - 8

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET TO BLOODSTOCK 2012?

LOADS OF UK EXCLUSIVES AT BLOODSTOCK
With the weather looking up - and sunny days ahead, we have some incredibly anticipated performances including ALICE COOPER’s full stage show, BEHEMOTH’s first ever UK festival performance with full pyro set, MACHINE HEAD’s hugely anticipated and first ever UK festival headline performance with 5 select songs from their classic ‘Burn My Eyes’ album chosen by you the fans to perform as part of their set. ICED EARTH’s first UK show with frontman Stu Block. IAMI ‘s first ever UK festival appearance with ex Dragonforce frontman ZP Theart. Gracing the front cover of this months Metal Hammer are hugely anticipated WATAIN who are also bringing a full on fire and brymstone performance to Bloodstock. The quality on the main stage this year is by far the headiest in Bloodstock’s history.

The Sophie Lancaster stage has stepped up this year with loads more bands performing across the 4 days including many notable bands such as ORANGE GOBLIN, ALCEST’s first ever UK show, ANAAL NATHRAKH, VIKING SKULL, HEADCHARGER, WITCHSORROW and so many more...

But we can’t stop there - to add to the UK’s best weekend of metal we have entertainment galore in the style of incredible comic performances from comedy legend STEVE HUGHES and the ever quirky KEITH PLATT. DIRTY SANCHEZ's very own PRITCHARD vs DAINTON bring their hilarious antics to the Friday night on the Sophie stage. We have the infamous metal Karaoke each night, Goblins & Demons fancy dress on Saturday night, wild and crazy Sunday night (details to be announced soon), international metal market, fast and furious fairground rides, the Serpents Lair VIP area with a Beer Festival backstage offering over 60 real ales, signing tents and much much more ............. are you ready!!!

Line up
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
BEHEMOTH - MACHINE HEAD - ALICE COOPER
TESTAMENT - DIMMU BORGIR - DIO DISCIPLES - ANVIL - WATAIN
PARADISE LOST - HATEBREED - SANCTUARY - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - EVILE - MAYHEM - NILE - MOONSORROW - GRAND MAGUS - FREEDOM CALL - BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - CHTHONIC
CROWBAR - BENEDICTION - I AM I - KOBRA & THE LOTUS - MALEFICE

LastFM
SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ALCEST - ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH
HEADCHARGER - WINTERFYLLETH - DEMONIC RESURRECTION - EASTERN FRONT - ANCIENT ASCENDANT - SIGHT OF EMPTINESS - PRIMITAI - PYTHIA - CRIMES OF PASSION - SATURNIAN - BLOODSHOT DAWN - RE-ARMED - GONOREAS - COMMANDER IN CHIEF - RISING DREAM - INFERNAL TENEBRA - NOCTEFERIA - MARIONETTE- FURYON - DERISION - BATALLION -
WITCHSORROW - DRIPBACK - SAVAGE MESSIAH - FLAYED DISCIPLE - VIKING SKULL - SWEET SAVAGE - DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS -
PRITCHARD Vs DAINTON - STEVE HUGHES

NEW BLOOD STAGE
DOOMED - GONE TIL WINTER – HURON - FALLEN FATE - REIGN OF FURY – DREAMCATCHER - REFLECTION IN EXILE - INFERNAL CREATION – CAMBION – WARHORSE – MERCILESS FAIL – STORMBORN – TEMPUS FUSION – WRETCHED SOUL – A THOUSAND ENEMIES – SHATTERED SKIES - EXILE THE TRAITOR - KILLER HURTS - KREPUSKUL - MY WOODEN PILLOW - SCARE TACTICS - WALKING THEO - APOLLYON - COSMIC VORTEX OF DOOM - RATHER -AIRSTRYKE - BLYND - HAKIN - INCINERY - SA-DA-KO


WEEKEND WITH CAMPING *£115
DAY TICKETS *£55
(*PLUS BOOKING FEE)

9 - 12 AUGUST 2012
CATTON HALL, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 8LN

FULL WEEKEND WITH CAMPING, DAY TICKETS AND VIP TICKETS GO TO
www.bloodstock.uk.com

BLOODSTOCK TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED IN OVER 60 HMV HIGHSTREET STORES THROUGHOUT THE UK

Join us on FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER, and get the lowdown on the Bloodstock FORUM

MALEFICE JOIN BLOODSTOCK LINE UP

With just 22 days to go until the most metal event of the summer, we confirm the final act for the RONNIE JAMES DIO main stage is Britain’s own MALEFICE.

“We’re really proud to be called up for Bloodstock duty this year, and even more proud to be opening up the main stage for the festival.” Says frontman Dale Butler. “Everyone who’s seen us live before knows we like to tear it up, so make sure you get up early and join us to kick off one of the biggest weekends of the Metal calender in style!”

Offering up a boundary crossing blend of thrash, death and power grove metal, the Reading mob are no strangers to the big stage, having played both Download and Sonisphere festivals in previous years. With years of touring with some of metals biggest names under their belt, MALEFICE are the perfect band to cut the ribbon on the main stage, and their set Friday morning will kick things off in suitable ferocious glory.

With the main stage now full and the other stages filling fast, the line up for BLOODSTOCK is nearly complete, but there is one more fantastic announcement to come in the shape of the Jagermeister acoustic stage, details of which will be revealed very shortly.

This year’s fancy dress theme - inspired by HOBGOBLIN who support the BLOODSTOCK ARMS festival bar and our very own Metal “ The Masses - is GOBLINS, DEMONS & TROLLS. After MACHINE HEAD’s historic set on Saturday night, it’s time to get spooky ugly and evil to party the night away, as well as being in with a chance to win one of the three great prizes on offer. There’s also the small matter of some serious fun-times, with the 4 DJ’s of The Apocalypse and the infamous metal karaoke to entertain the morbid masses til the early hours.

The first prize for the most gloriously dressed is 1 x pair of Serpents Lair ‘VIP’ weekend tickets for next year’s festival, as well as a cash prize of £100. Second Prize is one pair of standard weekend tickets, with the bronze medal earning you a £50 cash prize.

Whether you’re a Goblin from middle earth, Erromon, the Nibenay Basin, the Green Goblin of New York or even Wychwood’s own Hobgoblin, Abaddon, Beezlebub, Mephistopheles or some other nefarious Demon or just an ugly, hairy Troll, there’s ample opportunity to get creative and take home the grand prize.

DAY TICKETS ON SALE JULY 1ST

DAY SPLITS REVEALED

With just 41 days to go before the gates open for BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012, we can now reveal the day splits, ahead of day tickets going on sale.

As always the Thursday night kicks off the BLOODSTOCK party on the SOPHIE stage. Symphonic extreme metallers SATURNIAN open proceedings with BLOODSHOT DAWN and MARIONETTE warming the crowd up for the headliners VIKING SKULL, before metal funnyman Steve Hughes takes to the stage to split sides. Of course, it wouldn’t be BLOODSTOCK without the infamous metal karaoke, and once you’ve sung your tonsils raw the 4 DJ’s of The Apocalypse take over till the early hours Friday morning.

The gates to the main arena open on Friday as the festival swings into action with over one hundred bands spread across four stages with all manner of mighty metal majesty on offer. Dozens of exclusive appearances from some of metals heaviest hitters, hilarious comedic offerings from top alternative comedians and white knuckle rides are all on offer across the weekend. If that’s not enough, the metal market offers stalls from across the world bringing thier wares to the UK for one weekend, and their is an acoustic stage still to be announced with performances from bands on the line up courtesty of Jagermeister.

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET TO BLOODSTOCK YET?
To buy your weekend tickets now CLICK HERE

The day splits for what is set to be BLOODSTOCK’s biggest year is as follows:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
Friday 10th Saturday 11th Sunday 12th
BEHEMOTH MACHINE HEAD ALICE COOPER
DIO DISCIPLES TESTAMENT DIMMU BORGIR
WATAIN HATEBREED PARADISE LOST
SEPULTURA SANCTUARY ANVIL
ICED EARTH MAYHEM EVILE
MOONSORROW CROWBAR THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
GRAND MAGUS CHTHONIC NILE
FREEDOM CALL iAMi CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
BENEDICTION KOBRA & THE LOTUS

SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
Friday 10th saturday 11th Sunday 12th
ALCEST ORANGE GOBLIN ANAAL NATHRAKH
EASTERN FRONT SIGHT OF EMPTINESS HEADCHARGER
PYTHIA WITCHSORROW DEMONIC RESURRECTION
DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS WINTERFYLLETH NOCTIFERIA
DERISION FURYON ANCIENT ASCENDANT
SWEET SAVAGE RISING DREAM CRIMES OF PASSION
PRIMITAI INFERNAL TENEBRA BATTALION
GONOREAS DRIPBACK FLAYED DISCIPLE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF SAVAGE MESSIAH RE-ARMED

NEW BLOOD STAGE

Friday 10th Saturday 11th Sunday 12th
FALLEN FATE GONE TIL WINTER SHATTERED SKIES
INFERNAL CREATION DOOMED A THOUSAND ENEMIES
CAMBION REFLECTIONS IN EXILE HURON
WARHORSE TEMPUS FUSION REIGN OF FURY
WRETCHED SOUL DREAM CATCHER
STORMBORN
MERCILESS FATE

In other news, DEICIDE have been forced to cancel their scheduled appearance, and after heeding the call of the fans, EVILE will be bumped up to the main stage.

With more exlusive appearance than you can shake a sword at and a host of comedy, rides and all manner of entertainment on offer, the £115 ticket price provides the best value out there. What’s more, recently announced Saturday headliners MACHINE HEAD are letting fans pick five songs from Burn My Eyes - head http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/Bloodstock now to cast your vote


TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 62 HIGH STREET HMV STORES NATIONWIDE TODAY!

9th - 12th Aug 2012
Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN
www.bloodstock.uk.com

Join the UK’s biggest and friendliest Metal Community on Bloodstock FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER and chat on the Bloodstock FORUM for all festival news and updates.

EVILE have been moved to the main stage for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which takes place from 9th to 12th August in Walton-On-Trent, UK.

The band had previously been set to play on the Sophie Lancaster stage on Sunday, 12th August, but have now been upgraded to the Ronnie James Dio (main) stage, where they will play alongside the likes of ALICE COOPER, DIMMU BORGIR, ANVIL, NILE and more.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"We're pleased to announce we'll be appearing on the Ronnie James Dio stage at Bloodstock on Sunday - Bloodstock has always been like a home to us and we can't wait to return and hit you with a few surprises in the set!"

For tickets and more information about Bloodstock, head to http://www.bloodstock.uk.com

COMEDIC SETS FROM DIRTY SANCHEZ & STEVE HUGHES ANNOUNCED FOR BLOODSTOCK

Pritchard and Dainton, founders of the notorious MTV series ‘Dirty Sanchez’ are set to bring their crazy antics to the Bloodstock Masses this year.

The duo are extremely excited about being added to the line up and stated;
“We grew up listening to a load of these bands so to be a part of the same festival as them is fully nailing......Dirty Sanchez at Bloodstock will be a filthy marriage of carnage and anarchy, bring it ON!!!”

Having been good friends for over 22 years due to their love of skateboarding, their skill and dedication meant they both soon turned professional and later had over 20 skateboards named after them. Alongside the notoriety for their skateboarding skills they also gained reputations as jokers and pranksters causing chaos wherever they went, and in the year 2000 they released the most talked about skate video ever produced titled “PRITCHARD VS DAINTON”. It was the biggest skate video to ever hit the International scene, which generated a lot of interest in the skate community and eventually the British media. With big magazines like Loaded, FHM, The Face and a 10 min documentary on Channel 4’s TV show ‘Passengers’ they soon became big names in youth culture.

A few crazy months later they had their own TV show on MTV UK enrolling Dan Joyce and Mike ‘Pancho’ Locke titled ‘Dirty Sanchez’. The show was an instant success and was the first and only British produced MTV show to be sold worldwide. It eventually went to 64 countries and had 450 million viewers making it the second most watched show on MTV2 in the U.S. Due to their huge popularity, of course MTV came knocking for a second series….and it continued.…

Austrailian heavy metal comedian, STEVE HUGHES is welcomed back this year also following a superb set in 2011 with his unique brand of comedy. Described as not forced and having no gimmicks – what you see is what you get, and if you don’t like it, that’s your choice.
Remember what the world used to be like before we confused everyone with too many options and made everything so politically correct? Steve Hughes certainly does – it feels like he’s been recently revived from a time capsule interred 20 years ago in order to delightfully denigrate various methods of ‘oppression by stealth’ in this marvellous comedy show. Being a metal-head himself we have no doubt that Hughes style of comedy fits in perfectly within the surroundings of Catton Hall and Bloodstock Open Air.

Deicide have reportedly cancelled their European dates including their appearance at Bloodstock

VOTING FOR MACHINE HEAD’S FIRST SET IS NOW LIVE

After last week’s headliner announcement - where we revealed the mighty MACHINE HEAD will be letting fans pick the songs at their first ever UK festival headline slot - BLOODSTOCK and MACHINE HEAD are now ready to take requests.

If you head to http://www.facebook.com/bloodstock you can now submit your suggestions via a poll. Each fan can pick five songs from MACHINE HEAD’s incredible debut “Burn My Eyes”, and the five most popular tracks will be performed at CATTON HALL this summer.

BLOODSTOCK can also reveal a further three acts for the Sophie Stage and one for the Ronnie James Dio Stage. Headlining the Sophie Stage on Thursday night , raucous rockers VIKING SKULL bring their loud and proud metal to BLOODSTOCK, alongside Belfast metalheads SWEET SAVAGE. Hotly tipped newcomers DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS show why in just a few short months their powerful metal has earned them a much coverted spot at Britain’s most metal festival, and finally Canada’s KOBRA & THE LOTUS make their BLOODTOCK debut opening the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday.

TRAVEL TO BLOODSTOCK
It’s really easy to get to Bloodstock whether you want to come by coach, train or car share.

BIG GREEN COACH are exclusively offering return coach journeys from 26 different locations around the UK so there should be a pickup near you. All coaches arrive on site on Thursday 9th and return home on Monday 13th. For those of you wanting to be dropped off right outside the gates of Bloodstock hassle free CLICK HERE.

goCarShare - There’s lots of people driving to Bloodstock offering car shares on goCarShare so if you would like to save money, help the environment and meet fellow festival goers, leave your car behind and find someone to share the journey on goCarShare. Or if you have empty seats in your car and you want to share fuel costs, you can check people’s profile’s before deciding if you would like them to travel with you. It’s really simple, just login with facebook and add your trip details HERE

TRAIN IT - The nearest train station to Bloodstock is Lichfield City Station with links to all major rail networks. There is a return shuttle bus service operating from Lichfield City Railway Station to the festival site from Thursday through to Monday.

MACHINE HEAD CONFIRMED
AS SATURDAY HEADLINER

FANS TO CHOOSE SET IN HISTORIC MOVE

It is with tremendous excitement that we can now reveal our final headliner to be Oakland metal titans MACHINE HEAD, who will make their first ever UK festival headlining appearance on Saturday, August 11th on the RONNIE JAMES DIO main stage.

MACHINE HEAD first graced UK shores in the wake of their landmark debut album “Burn My Eyes” in 1994 as main support to Slayer. Fan reaction to MACHINE HEAD’s signature brand of crushing metal was so intense that the band would return immediately afterward to headline their own sold-out shows at many of the same venues, launching a massive swell of passionate fan support that continues to this day.

Seven albums, a Grammy nomination and countless tours later, UK fans continue to champion and support MACHINE HEAD as feverishly as they did at those first shows, and this year, at BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012, they will be given the unprecedented opportunity to influence MACHINE HEAD’s set list!

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of MACHINE HEAD’s first-ever live performance at their roadie Mike “Scum”’s getting-evicted-from-his-house party - for which they performed five songs – Bloodstocker ticket holders will be given the opportunity to vote for the five “Burn My Eyes” songs they most want to hear MACHINE HEAD play during their headline set Saturday night, with the five that receive the most votes included in the set list (details to follow)!
Anyone that’s ever witnessed MACHINE HEAD live will attest to the fact that the raw, unbridled energy of their performance is unlike anything else you’ll ever see. With countless legendary UK performances already on record, and a first-ever fan-influenced setlist, it goes without saying that MACHINE HEAD’s headline set at BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 is going to go down in metal history as one of those festival performances that you’ll forever be glad you got to see.
Keep an eye on the official Bloodstock Facebook page for your chance to vote on the songs YOU want to hear.

Line Up So Far:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
BEHEMOTH - ALICE COOPER - MACHINE HEAD
TESTAMENT - DIMMU BORGIR - DIO DISCIPLES - ANVIL - WATAIN
PARADISE LOST - HATEBREED - SANCTUARY - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - DEICIDE - MAYHEM - NILE - MOONSORROW - GRAND MAGUS - FREEDOM CALL - BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - CHTHONIC
CROWBAR - BENEDICTION - I AM I

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SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ALCEST - ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH - HEADCHARGER - WINTERFYLLETH DEMONIC RESURRECTION - EASTERN FRONT - ANCIENT ASCENDANT - SIGHT OF EMPTINESS - PRIMITAI - PYTHIA - CRIMES OF PASSION - SATURNIAN BLOODSHOT DAWN - RE-ARMED - GONOREAS - COMMANDER IN CHIEF -
RISING DREAM - INFERNAL TENEBRA - NOCTEFERIA - EVILE -
MARIONETTE- FURYON - DERISION - BATALLION -
WITCHSORROW - DRIPBACK - SAVAGE MESSIAH - FLAYED DISCIPLE
PRITCHARD Vs DAINTON - STEVE HUGHES

NEW BLOOD STAGE
DOOMED - GONE TIL WINTER – HURON - FALLEN FATE - REIGN OF FURY –DREAMCATCHER - REFLECTIONS IN EXILE - INFERNAL CREATION

WITCHSORROW, DRIPBACK & BATTALION
FOR BLOODSTOCK’S SOPHIE STAGE

BLOODSTOCK has announced a further three acts for the SOPHIE stage at this years festival.

Returning to CATTON HALL, WITCHSORROW threaten the British summer time with downtuned doom and gloom that echoes metal greats such as St Vitus, Candlemass and Trouble. Says mainman Necro Skull:
"We are truly honoured to be returning to cast a shadow over Bloodstock once more. We promise you total doom annihilation, a celebration for the damned as the end of the world looms at the end of this wretched annum. To be in the company of such excellent bands as Watain, Alice Cooper, Orange Goblin, Grand Magus and Winterfylleth is a grand thing indeed. God curse us, every one!"

Returning for the second year in a row, London loud-louts DRIPBACK take a break from the studio to come back to the SOPHIE stage with their seething mix of hardcore and death metal.
“For us it’s all about being intense in tents, so this really is the perfect festival slot for Dripback. We’re all so buzzing about playing with CROWBAR, HATEBREED, TESTAMENT and all the other awesome bands, this really is the best festival.

Finally, Swiss thrashers BATTALION make their UK debut at BLOODSTOCK. The Thrash Maniacs check in to say:
“It's the first time for us to play in England! What a fucking start! We're looking forward to kick some ass there!!! See ya Bloodstock!!!
Cheers from Zurich, the Battalion-Bastards”

With tickets selling fast and still a little over 3 months to go, a host of bands including our final headliner and some great late night entertainment still to be announced... Don't miss out on the biggest METAL gathering of the year at the UK's No.1 Metal festival!

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET TO BLOODSTOCK 2012 ?

FINAL HEADLINER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 6TH JUNE AT 6PM (6.6.6)

Line Up So Far:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ALICE COOPER - BEHEMOTH
TESTAMENT - DIMMU BORGIR - DIO DISCIPLES - ANVIL - WATAIN
PARADISE LOST - HATEBREED - SANCTUARY - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - DEICIDE - MAYHEM - NILE - MOONSORROW - GRAND MAGUS - FREEDOM CALL - BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - CHTHONIC
CROWBAR - BENEDICTION - I AM I

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SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ALCEST - ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH - HEADCHARGER - WINTERFYLLETH DEMONIC RESURRECTION - EASTERN FRONT - ANCIENT ASCENDANT - SIGHT OF EMPTINESS - PRIMITAI - PYTHIA - CRIMES OF PASSION - SATURNIAN BLOODSHOT DAWN - RE-ARMED - GONOREAS - COMMANDER IN CHIEF - RISING DREAM - INFERNAL TENEBRA - NOCTEFERIA- EVILE
MARIONETTE- FURYON - DERISION - BATALLION - WITCHSORROW - DRIPBACK

NEW BLOOD STAGE
DOOMED - GONE TIL WINTER – HURON - FALLEN FATE - REIGN OF FURY –DREAMCATCHER - REFLECTIONS IN EXILE - INFERNAL CREATION

BOA METAL 2 THE MASSES KICKS OFF
HUNT FOR NEW BLOOD STARTS MAY 20TH


On May 20th Bloodstock start the quest to seek out some killer breaking bands for this year’s Newblood Stage. With no less than 18 venues across the UK, as well as Scandinavia and Europe, Bloodstock Open Air is reaching out yet again to find the loudest, fastest and most brutal metal bands for the biggest independent metal festival in the UK!

The 2012 UK Tour promises to bring the noise and raise horns for the underground scene Showcasing the best of the best and offering fans a chance to win tickets to BOA and be part of something unique to the bloodstock experience.

So for the bands and fans this is a must with acts standing the possibility of joining us at Bloodstock (or winning a further slot at either Wacken or Metalcamp in 2013), but as importantly its about fans of real music - spending time with real people – enjoying real Metal.

Lets be honest the music scene in general is facing tough times with labels and venues closing all too regularly - so make the difference to your local scene and support the venues, promoters, and bands and lock horns with likeminded folk who all listen to Metal with the same passion and belief as YOU!!!

MAY
20TH THE UNDERWORLD - LONDON
* Ft no less than 10 bands + guest appearances from former M2TM winners Zocalo
26TH THE RED LION - KENT
27TH TBC - ESSEX
JUNE
1ST WHITE RABBIT - PLYMOUTH
14TH RUNES - PRESTON
16TH GREEN ROOMS - TREFOREST WALES
21ST GRAND CENTRAL - MANCHESTER
22ND IVORY BLACKS - GLASGOW
23RD THE RIVERSIDE - SELBY
24TH THE WATERFRONT - NORWICH
29TH THE LOMAX - LIVERPOOL
30TH ROCK CITY (BASEMENT) - NOTTINGHAM
JULY
1ST ROADHOUSE – BIRMINGHAM
6TH THE TRIBUTE - NORWAY
12TH THE FLEECE - BRISTOL
13TH SOUND CIRCUS - BOURNEMOUTH
14TH FACEBAR - READING
15TH “PERFECT STORM” UNDERWORLD - LONDON
* Ft a whole days worth of bands topped off by the incredible Splintered Soul
19TH RIFFS BAR - SWINDON

The Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses
in association with
Vocalzone, Dean Guitars, D Drum, Blackstar Amplification and Studio 54

FINAL HEADLINER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 6TH JUNE AT 6PM (6.6.6)

MOONSORROW AND FREEDOM CALL
EXCLUSIVE UK SHOWS IN 2012


Finnish Pagan outfit MOONSORROW and German metallers FREEDOM CALL have just announced they will both make exclusive UK performances on the main stage of this years BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR.

Moonsorrow who describe their sound as ‘Epic Heathen Metal’ are extremely excited to be a part of this years line up. With the band residing in Helsinki Finland, their lyrics draw inspirations from Finnish mythology, legends and poetry. Drummer Marko Tarvonen expresses his delight for being added to this years line up;
"We are truly excited to take part in Bloodstock Festival 2012. It's been way too long since we played on the British soil in 2008 and we know that lately there has been a huge demand for Moonsorrow to play in the UK. So, all our loyal fans in the UK, we want to see a massive crowd of insane berserks during our set. Don't let us down because we promise we don't let you down, cheers!"

Freedom Call hailing from Nürnberg, Germany are ready to bring their mix of melodic power metal to the Bloodstock masses this year. Bloodstock founder Paul Raymond Gregory also designed album artwork for the band including ‘Stairway To Fairyland’ and ‘Crystal Empire’. Their latest album ‘Land Of The Crimson Dawn’ was released in February and was described as “..full of attraction, fascination and illusions.” By Vocalist Chris Bay, who also expresses his anticipation to play at this years festival;
"The Bloodstock Festival is the pulsating heart of Heavy Metal...a great audience, which knows exactly to revel."

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET TO BLOODSTOCK 2012 ?

BLOODSTOCK CLUB NIGHTS
Fancy winning tickets to this years Bloodstock festival, whilst having a good night out? Head down to one of these clubs on the dates below to attend an official Bloodstock Club night. They will be spinning tunes from some of the AWESOME acts on this years line up as well as giving away a pair of weekend camping tickets to one lucky winner.

EDDIES ROCK CLUB, Birmingham - 30th June / 28th July
UPRAWR – The Asylum, Birmingham - 26th May / 23rd June
REEDEMER@ Sound Circus , Bournemouth – 6th July
ABANDONED – Belushis Below, Brighton - 11th May / 15th June / 13th July
R.O.C.K @ Agincourt, Camberley - 12th May
BOGIEZ@ Cardiff - 26th May / 23rd June / 28th July
TOXIC FRIDAYS @ The Cellar Door, Exeter - 25th May / 29th June / 27th July
CLASSIC GRAND, Glasgow - 18th May / 1st June
RECKLESS @ Liquid. Ipswich – 28th May/25th June/30th July
REDEEMER @ LEICESTER SQUARE, Leicester – 26th May
THE KRAZYHOUSE - Liverpool – 12th May
UPRAWR @ Dingwalls, London, 3rd May / 31st May / 21st June
SIN CITY @ Electric Ballrom, London 15th June
FACEDOWN @ The Scala, London - 6th July
VOODOO – Electrowerkz, London - 25th May / 29th June / 27th July
REDEEMER @ Babylon Live Lounge, Maidstone - 18th May
UPRISING @ The Zoo, Manchester – 16th June
SUMO @ The Empire, Middlesborough - 18th May / 15th June
EMBARGO, Northampton – 16th June
MELTDOWN @The Waterfront, Norwich 21st April, 19th May/16th June/21st July
ASSAULT@Spanky Von Dykes, Nottingham – 18th May
THE ROCKSHOW@C103, Plymouth 1st June
MELTDOWN – The Waterfront, Norwich - 19th May /16th June/21st July
R.O.C.K @ Sakura, Reading - 14th May
HARDSIDE @ Corporation, Sheffield - 5th May / 2nd June
SUMO @ independent, Sunderland - 18th May / 15th June
RAGE @ the Furnace – Swindon – 1st June
THE PLANET – Wolverhampton – 16th June
BLACKOUT@The Duchess, REEDEMER, York - 4th May / 1st June / 6th July
FRANTIC @ The Artful Dodger, York - 15th May / 19th June / 10th July
REDEEMER @ The Mansion - York – 8th June

FINAL HEADLINER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 6TH JUNE AT 6PM (6.6.6)

CROWBAR FOR RJD STAGE
SATURNIAN, BLOODSHOT DAWN & RE ARMED FOR SOPHIE STAGE

With a plethora of metal talent already on offer - including ALICE COOPER, BEHEMOTH, DIMMU BORGIR, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED and loads more - BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR has another fantastic addition to it’s main stage, in the form of New Orleans sludge-monsters CROWBAR.
The epitome of heavy, Kirk Windstein and co have been showing the world that speed isn’t everything since their debut “Obedience Thru Suffering” stunned the metal world in 1991 with its downtuned, slow-paced yet punishingly heavy sound. With nine studio albums under their very large belts, CROWBAR have mastered the art of the riff, continually delivering irresistible sludgey metal via a sound uniquely their own. With mammoth sludgey slabs such as “I Despise”, “All I Had (I Gave)”. “Time He’s Nothing”, “Like Broken Glass”, “Nothing” and many more, the RONNIE JAMES DIO Stage will be put to the test at CROWBAR’s only UK festival of 2012.

Over on the SOPHIE stage, additions come in the form of homegrown extreme symphonic metallers and Metal 2 The Masses winners SATURNIAN, fellow countrymen and Melo-death thrashers BLOODSHOT DAWN, as well as Finnish melodic death metallers RE-ARMED

At only £115 for a four day ticket with camping included, BLOODSTOCK offers incredible value for money and more exclusive appearances than any other festival. With headline sets from BEHEMOTH, ALICE COOPER, plus a very very special mystery headliner - to be revealed at 6pm on the 6th June - comedy, fairground rides and a genuine real ale bar, there is no better place for the British metalhead this summer.

FOUR MORE BANDS CONFIRMED FOR BLOODSTOCK 2012

EVILE, MARIONETTE, FURYON & DERISION FOR BLOODSTOCK’S SOPHIE STAGE

With the main RONNIE JAMES DIO stage filling up with a host of exclusive appearances from some of metal’s mightiest megastars - including DIMMU BORGIR, PARADISE LOST, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, HATEBREED, NILE and many more - BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR reveals four more bands for it’s second stage.

Coming back to where it all began, British Thrashers EVILE return to BLOODSTOCK to deliver a high energy neck-breaking thrash feast. Guitarist Old Drake comments:

"It was great to wake up to the confirmation of our appearance at the one and only Bloodstock Festival. With the release of our "Five Serpent's Teeth" album we dedicated the track "Centurion" to the festival, and for them to have us back with a great slot on the Sophie Lancaster stage, it's bound to be a show to remember. We may just even have a special, first time live-airing, of the previously mentioned track for the BOA masses. Come along for your Evile fix! Long live Bloodstock!"

Making their UK festival debut, Gothenburg’s MARIONETTE will help get the party started on the Thursday night on the SOPHIE stage. With their roots in melodic death metal, last year’s “Nerve” album saw the band evolve into something truly unique, combining industrial laced metal with stunning soundscapes, earning them rave reviews across the board. "Our sights are firmly set on the UK following our recent run there with Dead By April, "Slay The UK tour" in May and our upcoming appearance at Bloodstock Open Air in August.” Says guitarist and mainman Aron Parmerud. “ BOA is a festival we have heard great things about from fans and bands we have toured with and we look forward to tearing up the East Midlands again!"

They are joined by Brighton rockers FURYON, who’s recently released Gravitas album is currently earning them praise and adoration across the world of rock. Iconic riffs, jaw dropping solos and one of the tightest rhythm sections this country has ever produced, the SOPHIE LANCASTER stage is in for a treat. The band checked in to say:

“Furyon are delighted to be booked for the immense bloodstock for our second year and are proud to be able to contribute to the sophie lancaster stage and foundation.”

They are joined by UK metal mongers DERISION, who will deliver a furious set of 80s inspired thrash bound to go down a storm, at the UK’s most metal festival.

At only £115 for a four day ticket with camping included, BLOODSTOCK offers incredible value for money and more exclusive appearances than any other festival. With headline sets from BEHEMOTH, ALICE COOPER, plus a very very special mystery headliner - to be revealed at 6pm on the 6th June - comedy, fairground rides and a genuine real ale bar, there is no better place for the British metalhead this summer.

THIRD HEADLINER TO BE REVEALED 06/06 at 6PM

DIO DISCIPLES TO HONOUR FALLEN
HERO ON RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE

PYTHIA, PRIMITAI & CRIMES OF PASSION JOIN SOPHIE STAGE

With two headliners announced for the Friday and Sunday, and a special guest already confirmed for the Saturday, the question on everyone’s lips is - WHO IS THE FINAL HEADLINER?
Well, we can finally reveal who the prestigious slot has gone to. Kind of.
Due to circumstances beyond our control - all of which will become apparent - We are unable to share the name of the Saturday Night headliner at this point. What we can tell you is this; The Saturday night at Bloodstock will see the festival’s most prestigious and exciting headliner to date, doing something very, very special, at their first ever UK Festival Headline slot. All will be revealed at 6pm on the 6th June 2012.

Bloodstock band booker Vicky Gregory say’s:
"To say we are excited is an understatement! This is the biggest metal act we have ever had and a band we have wanted to see at Bloodstock for years.. we’re just gutted we can’t announce them until 6th June at 6pm, but it’s definitely worth the wait!"

In the meantime, here is another four acts to add to the already stunning line up.
When RONNIE JAMES DIO passed away in 2010, BLOODSTOCK founder Paul Gregory - who had provided artwork for DIO’s albums - immediately paid tribute by renaming BLOODSTOCK’s main stage in his honour. Now, two years later, his former band mates pay their respects, with DIO DISCIPLES.

Former DIO drummer Simon Wright, Guitarist Craig Goldy and keyboardist Scott Warren have roped in the help of their friends, vocalists Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth) and Toby Jepson (Little Angels, Fastway, Gun) and bassist James LoMenzo (Megadeth, Black Label Society, Slash’s Snakepit, White Lion, David Lee Roth) to relive DIOs glory moments for a nostalgic and emotional tribute. Says the DIO DISCIPLES:
“There will never be another Ronnie James Dio but we wanted to keep the music alive!”
The SOPHIE stage boasts three excellent additions too, showcasing the best of emerging British talent. Flying the flag for female-fronted battle metal, Englands very own PYTHIA announce their return to BLOODSTOCK hot off the back of the recently released “The Serpents Curse”. Thrashing, majestic metal coupled with Emily Ovendens operatic vocals, their set on the SOPHIE stage will be a triumphant return.

'Bloodstock is a fantastic festival that truly embodies the spirit of Heavy Metal in the UK.” Says Emily. “ We are delighted to be playing there for the second time. I can't wait to put up my tent and enjoy a long weekend at the world's most friendly festival and treat the Bloodstockers to set of PYTHIA's fastest and heaviest tunes.'

They are joined by fellow British metalheads PRIMITAI. Having played shows with the likes of White Wizzard, Firewind and Warbringer, and no stranger to festivals having previously performed at BLOODSTOCK, PRIMITAI have earned rave reviews for their thrashy take on NWOBHM.

"We are thrilled to be back at such a great festival, run by fans for the fans. Bloodstock truly brings together the best of all metal genres and scenes from all corners of the earth, and it is an honour to be part of such a celebration again!"

“We are delighted and proud to be added to the bill of Bloodstock 2012.” Declare Yorkshire melodic metallers CRIMES OF PASSION. “This is the only 'TRUE' heavy metal festival in the UK, and with what is already shaping up to be a great line-up it promises to be a great weekend. We are looking forward to introducing the music of Crimes of Passion to lots of new metalheads!!. Let the beer flow...............!!!!!”

JOIN OUR OFFICIAL E-TEAM
AND BE IN WITH A CHANCE TO WIN LOADS OF GOODIES

Bloodstock is proud to launch its new E-Team, allowing fans to get involved and help promote the festival online, with the opportunity to earn tickets and other goodies in return. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
It’s incredibly simple to earn all sorts of goodies. We set up tasks for you to promote Bloodstock across your social networking sites and you simply follow the instructions to complete each task. The idea is that you are spreading the good word of Bloodstock to as many metal related fans on the web as you can. Not exactly difficult and you make lots of friends along the way.
You earn points as you go along which you can redeem against items in the official Bloodstock merch store and if you’re one of the top scorers in any particular task, you’ll get a bonus prize which could be as awesome as a pair of Serpents Lair VIP camping tickets worth over £470!
You decide which tasks you want to join – the more tasks you join the quicker you’ll earn points and the potential to earn some incredible prizes. We’ll be adding new tasks regularly in the run-up to the Bloodstock.

You can also see how you`re doing against other E Team members by checking the league tables that monitor your overall progress, as well as for each specific task.
Sign up here to become part of the Bloodstock official E-Team today! http://team.bloodstock.uk.com

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Line Up So Far:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ALICE COOPER - BEHEMOTH
TESTAMENT - DIMMU BORGIR - DIO DISCIPLES - ANVIL - WATAIN
PARADISE LOST - HATEBREED - SANCTUARY - ICED EARTH - SEPULTURA - CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - DEICIDE - MAYHEM - NILE - GRAND MAGUS
BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - CHTHONIC - LOCK UP

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SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ALCEST - ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH - HEADCHARGER - WINTERFYLLETH DEMONIC RESURRECTION - EASTERN FRONT - ANCIENT ASCENDANT
SIGHT OF EMPTINESS - PRIMITAI - PYTHIA - CRIMES OF PASSION
GONOREAS - COMMANDER IN CHIEF - RISING DREAM
INFERNAL TENEBRA - NOCTEFERIA

NEW BLOOD STAGE
DOOMED

plus FINAL HEADLINER and loads more bands to be announced

9th - 12th Aug 2012
Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN
www.bloodstock.uk.com

‘Unleashing Metal On Earth since 2001’

LOCK UP & CHTHONIC FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
PLUS SIX MORE BANDS FOR SOPHIE STAGE


Grindcore Supergroup LOCK UP (featuring members of At The Gates, Ex-Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death and Brujeria), have announced that they will be appearing on the MAIN STAGE at this years BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL.

After the tragic death of original guitarist Jesse Pintado (also of Napalm Death and Terrorizer) in 2006, it seemed that LOCK UP were destined to remain an exciting chapter in extreme metal’s history. However, after an incredible reaction in 2009 at an originally planned one off show, with new recruit Anton Reisenegger on guitar duties, all involved decided there was more still to be done. With latest album "Necropolis Transparent" their filthiest piece of work yet, LOCK UP are set to tear BLOODSTOCK’s main stage a new one at this exclusive festival appearance. Says bassplayer Shane Embury:
“LOCK UP are very, very excited to play bloodstock this year, I think this will be my 4th time as a musician and have always had a great show there and a hell of a lot of fun - a home away from home!”

Taiwanese hard rock superstars CHTHONIC have also announced they will join the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage line up on the Saturday. The release of their album ‘Takasago Army’ in 2011 saw them draw more strongly than ever on their Eastern influences, giving true sense to the words ‘Orient Metal’ – the term the band use to describe their hybrid music style.

The SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE line up continues to grow with a further six bands announced.
French Post-Black Metal outfit ALCEST, are the third headliner to be announced for the Sophie Lancaster Stage, joining ORANGE GOBLIN and ANAAL NATHRAKH. With their unique compositions of music from another world and a ‘KKKKK’ review for their latest album ‘Les Voyages De L’âme’, their creative sound will almost certainly be a highlight for those who witness their set.
"Bloodstock will be our first open air in the UK. We're extremely glad to play such a famous and amazing festival. UK always has been great for Alcest and we just can't wait to be there!"
English Black Metallers, WINTERFYLLETH are currently working on their 3rd album, for a 2012 release on Candlelight Records and will follow up their release with an appearance at Bloodstock.
"Winterfylleth are incredibly proud to have been asked to appear at Bloodstock Open Air once again in 2012. Our somewhat 'last minute' appearance in 2010 was a pivotal point for propelling us forward up to now, and we appreciate the support that grass roots festivals like Bloodstock provide for up and coming bands, such as we were. It is gratifying to play a festival supported by people who care so much about the music we make and we cannot respect that enough. We'd love to see you bring yourselves, your encouraging spirit and your voices to Catton Hall in August and support this great event. See you all in the summer!"

DEMONIC RESSURECTION are one of the most important bands to have come out of the Indian music scene, and after plans to tour the UK collapsed last year, they are happy to announce their appearance on the Sophie Lancaster Stage. It’s been a long and sometimes arduous 10-year journey for the band, but in June 2010 they won the ‘Global Metal’ award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, which shows that the journey for Demonic Resurrection, is only just beginning…..
“We were gutted last year when our UK tour got cancelled but we're stoked to be coming to the UK finally and playing the prestigious Bloodstock Festival. We've got a lot of support from our fans in the UK and we can't wait to play for them and hang out and get to know them. The icing on the cake is that we get to watch some of our idols like Dimmu Borgir, Nile and Behemoth at the festival.”

French quintet HEADCHARGER join the already solid line up with their infectious grooves already spreading all over Europe & their latest album ‘Slow Motion Disease’ set for release 30th April 2012 via XIII BIS Records.

EASTERN FRONT have also been confirmed to bring their unique sound of ‘War Torn Black Metal’ to the Bloodstock Masses. With their second album currently due for release later this year via Candlelight Records, they will no doubt be showcasing some new material.
''Playing Saturday on the Sophie Lancaster stage is a great honour for us and we can't wait to hit the stage hard and see you all on the front line. The crowds at Bloodstock are true fans of metal and incredible, no wonder then the band line up for 2012 is shaping up to be the best ever!"

And last but not least, ANCIENT ASCENDANT a 4 piece death metal band from Reading/London who are pioneering a fusion of old school principles with modern dynamics and power, are extremely happy to announce their appearance at Catton Hall.
"We are immensely proud to be playing B.O.A not least because it's such an institution but also because we'll be playing alongside some of our favourite bands. For us it's a huge step forward in bringing our vision of death metal to a larger crowd and we are incredibly
excited about showcasing our new material"

TICKET DEPOSIT SCHEME - SIGN UP BY 1ST MARCH
Just over 1 week left to sign up to the deposit scheme to pay for your weekend ticket by 3 easy instalments rather than in one go. With loads of you opting to spread your payment, all you need to do is sign up and pay a deposit of £36.25 + booking fee by no later than 1st March and you can then pay the balance by a 2 further instalments rather than all in one lump sum.

TESTAMENT SPECIAL GUESTS AT BLOODSTOCK FOR ONLY UK SHOW OF 2012
With a line up boasting the likes of BEHEMOTH, ALICE COOPER, ICED EARTH, SEPULTURA, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN, DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED and many many more, a special guest slot would have to be pretty special to be worthy of it’s special tag. With that in mind, BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR is extremely proud to present TESTAMENT’s only UK show of 2012, at the very special guest slot before the Saturday night headliners at this year’s festival.

One of the first thrash bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area, debut album “The Legacy” put TESTAMENT at the forefront of the thrash metal scene, where they have remained for the best part of thirty years.

Says guitarist Eric Peterson:
“We're excited to play the "Bloodstock Festival" again! this time with some new material to play! Can't wait for the UK to hear our "Dark Roots Of Earth!" See Ya!”

SERPENTS LAIR ‘VIP’ CAMPING
Serpents Lair VIP camping totally sold out last year so if you want the added creature comforts and incredible benefits Serpents Lair Camping has to offer, secure your tickets NOW as packages are limited. All VIP camping packages are on sale exclusively from the Bloodstock store HERE.

BLOODSTOCK DEPOSIT SCHEME a GREAT SUCCESS
*SIGN UP BY 1ST MARCH*
Bloodstock have teamed up with online ticket agent SEETICKETS to offer you the fans an easy way to pay for your weekend ticket to Bloodstock this year. With loads of you opting to spread your payment, all you need to do is sign up and pay a deposit of £36.25 + booking fee by no later than 1st March and you can then pay the balance by a 2 further instalments rather than all in one lump sum. For more information on the deposit scheme and to pay your first instalment now CLICK HERE

BLOODSTOCK TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT HMV
With tickets selling faster than ever before, HMV have managed to grab a limited amount of physcial tickets you can now buy over the counter from any of their 62 stores listed below, making it even easier to get hold of one before they sell out.

Head down to any of the following HMV stores to collect yours:
Birkenhead, Birmingham High Street, Blackpool, Bolton, Bristol, Broadmead, Burton on Trent, Camberley, Cambridge, Canary Wharf, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Cheltenham, Chesterfield, Colchester, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Edinburgh St James, Exeter, Gateshead, Glasgow Braehead, Gloucester, Grimsby, High Wycombe, Huddersfield, Ipswich, Kettering, Kings Lynn, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Manchester West One, Mansfield, Merry Hill, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham Victoria, Oxford, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Preston, Rotherham, Sheffield High Street, Sheffield Meadowhall, Stockport, Swindon, Taunton, Trafford Centre, Wakefield, Wellingborough, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Wrexham, York Or any of the FOPP stores in either Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester or Bristol.

BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST AS OUR OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER
For the second year running, Teenage Cancer Trust has been welcomed by the Bloodstock organisers as the official charity to support in 2012.

After a successful 2011, guest list donations will again be made to Teenage Cancer Trust with money raised going towards helping young people with cancer in the UK. There’ll also be many things across the weekend to raise awareness of the charity that festival goers can get involved with.

This year in the Teenage Cancer Trust marquee situated in the festival arena there’ll be a T-shirt Amnesty, with old rock / metal T-shirts available in exchange for a donation while festival goers are invited to donate their unwanted T-shirts. There will also be a raffle over the weekend with an exclusive prize for one lucky winner. More details of this will be announced nearer the time.
For more information on the incredible work the Teenage Cancer Trust do and how you can help them go to: www.teenagecancertrust.org

ICED EARTH & SEPULTURA EXCLUSIVE UK APPEARANCE AT BLOODSTOCK 2012


Metal titans ICED EARTH and thrash icons SEPULTURA are the latest additions to BLOODSTOCK 2012, joining an already stellar line up that includes headline sets from ALICE COOPER and BEHEMOTH, as well as exclusive appearances from WATAIN, special guests DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER & many more.

ICED EARTH were born in 1985, formed by Jon Schaffer – a determined, street-tough kid with the drive to create a band to make his heroes Judas Priest, KISS, and Iron Maiden proud. The band released its riff-heavy self-titled debut album in 1990 and never looked back. Nine studio albums – considered masterpieces of metal – cemented the band’s reputation for crafting exceptionally well-made music, the centerpiece of which being Schaffer’s trademark rhythm guitar style and powerful, in-your-face lyrics that often combine themes of self reliance, a healthy distrust of authority, history, and science fiction. He says:
"We are looking forward to returning to Bloodstock in 2012, our second time after 2008. The UK shows we played on our World Dystopia Tour last fall were some of the best on the tour and we cannot wait to bang our heads with the UK minions again!"

Over the years, Schaffer has surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians in the world – including famed vocalists Matt Barlow, Tim Owens, and now Stu Block – to help bring his musical visions to life. This summer Schaffer brings this vision to BLOODSTOCK once more, for their only UK show of 2012, and one of the highlights of the metal festival calendar.

SEPULTURA is one of the major names in metal history. From their humble beginnings 27 years ago, these Brazilians went on to create a legacy, influencing a whole generation of younger bands and becoming a true institution. Despite rough times due to significant line-up changes, nomadic relationships with record labels and various changes in the overall musical environment, SEPULTURA have never backed down, continuously following their path, always re-emerging stronger than ever before.

At their only UK show of 2012, SEPULTURA will remind the BLOODSTOCK crowd why they are South America’s biggest metal export, with a classic set featuring timeless anthems such as “Arise”, “Beneath The Remains”, “Troops Of Doom” “Refuse/Resist”, “Territory” and many many more.

With tickets selling faster than ever before, BLOODSTOCK 2012 is destined for a sell-out this year. Over 100 bands - the majority of which are exclusive appearances - and a ticket price of only £115 for four days of metal magic INCLUDING camping - BLOODSTOCK offers metalheads the most attractive ticket in the UK.

NILE AND MAYHEM CONFIRM EXCLUSIVE UK APPEARANCES AT BLOODSTOCK 2012

We’ve added another two fantastic acts to a line up already boasting the top names from the world of metal. The deadly double dose announcement comes in the form of Floridian death metal behemoths NILE and Norwegian Black Metal Legends MAYHEM, who both make their BLOODSTOCK debut.

With four critically acclaimed albums, a few EPs and several world tours under their belt, NILE has raised the bar for extreme metal bands musically, lyrically and conceptually. Guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders says:

“The members of Nile are eagerly looking forward to our first-ever appearance at Bloodstock this year. Let Metal Take Place!“

Boasting withering live performances that are nothing short of legendary, expect NILE to deliver one of the most crushing sets of the weekend.

When it comes to the definitive history of black metal, MAYHEM’s name is at the forefront. Through the church burnings, murder, imprisonments and myopic teenage nationalism, MAYHEM has endured and survived, turning the circus-like atmosphere into a sustained musical career, in the studio and more importantly, on stage, without losing any of their spit and bile along the way.

With a live show oozing evil and darkness both sonically and visually, MAYHEM’s only UK show of 2012 will leave CATTON HALL in a bloody mess, and all the better for it.

BLOODSTOCK LAUNCH DEPOSIT SCHEME
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CALLING ALL UNSIGNED BANDS
METAL 2 THE MASSES IS BACK!
Bloodstock’s Metal 2 the Masses is back and bigger than ever!
Unsigned bands looking to play Bloodstock this year can now apply directly to local promoters working with with us who are running Metal 2 The Masses events up and down the UK, but don’t forget this is not only to get you a slot at Bloodstock 2012, but with the possibility of winning a further slot at either Wacken or Metalcamp in Slovenia in 2013.

Full details on band entry can be found on the Bloodstock website

*LEGENDARY SHOCK ROCKER JOINS DIMMU BORGIR, WATAIN, ANVIL & MORE FOR ONLY UK FESTIVAL OF 2012*

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR have announced their first headliner for next year’s event. Hot on the heels of his Welcome 2 My Nightmare tour, notorious shock rocker ALICE COOPER comes to CATTON HALL for his only UK festival appearance of 2012.

Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand for the last five decades, the godfather of theatrical rock needs no introduction, and needless to say, organisers are delighted to have such a prolific and legendary artist join the BLOODSTOCK line up. Festival booker Vicky Gregory comments:

"As Bloodstock organisers but more importantly Huge fans of Alice Cooper, we are thrilled to have such an iconic artist close proceedings on the Sunday night! We have been after Alice for a number of years and are extremely excited to see him grace the Ronnie James Dio stage and guarantee this will be a performance not to be missed"

An ALICE COOPER concert is always a memorable event, and there are few artists out there capable of putting on such a thrillingly entertaining show. BLOODSTOCK attendees are in for quite a treat if the recent shows are anything to go by. From the moment he takes to the stage as a giant spider your senses are assaulted with fireworks, mock executions, simulated sex (with the dead of course), snakes, monsters and zombies, as ALICE delivers hit after hit from his decades long career.

With a back catalogue that includes timeless classic such as “Schools’s Out”, “No More Mr Nice Guy”, “Welcome To My Nightmare”, “Hey Stoopid”, “Feed My Frankenstein” and recent single “I’ll Bite Your Face Off”, ALICE’s set at BLOODSTOCK will be impossible to not enjoy, and will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the festival’s history for many years to come.

With a world class headliner already in place and two more to be announced - as well as over 100 bands from across the world of hard rock and metal - there is no festival offering better value, with four day weekend camping tickets available at just £90 if booked before 15th December.

ROCK SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP NEARLY SOLD OUT
If you haven’t got your Rock Society membership yet you better hurry as these are nearly sold out. Rock society membership gives you a wealth of benefits and if you buy your EARLY BIRD weekend ticket by 15th December you only pay £81 (plus booking fee).
Quick recap on benefits are:
* 10% discount off your Bloodstock EARLY BIRD ticket *
* Backstage Tours to find out what really goes on behind the scenes *
* Access to ‘Serpents Lair’ backstage Hospitality Bar to mingle with the bands and have the choice of over 40 real ales from across the land*
* Priority Access to Signing Tent to meet the bands of your choice *
* Membership pass with your name and I.D number (includes BOA lanyard).
* Your name printed in the official festival Program *
* Exclusive Rock Society T shirt for just £13.00 *
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SKULL’ T-SHIRT WITH B-O-A XMAS BUNDLE
‘NOW ON SALE’

For those of you not sure what to buy for your Metal Loving friends and family this Xmas – how about this amazing Bloodstock Xmas Bundle.




Not only do you get this awesome HEAVY METAL SKULL t-shirt designed by our very own Bloodstock founder and world renowned fantasy artist Paul Raymond Gregory, but you can now raise a toast this Xmas with your very own Bloodstock branded Pint glass, plus B-O-A sweatband and an AMAZING 50% discount off all Bloodstock merchandise. ALL THIS FOR JUST £30!!!!
Offer open until 31st November to ensure delivery before Christmas. Order your bundle pack from the Bloodstock merch store HERE

‘EARLY BIRD’ WEEKEND TICKETS JUST £90 (plus booking fee) WE’LL POST YOUR TICKETS BEFORE XMAS MAKING AN IDEAL CHRIMBO PRESENT FOR YOU OR A FRIEND.

Line Up So Far:
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ALICE COOPER
ANVIL - WATAIN - PARADISE LOST - DIMMU BORGIR - HATEBREED CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH

NEW BLOOD STAGE
BREZNO

plus loads more bands to be announced

The booking process is well underway for 2012 so let us know who you want to see on next years bill. What changes and improvements are you wanting us to introduce next year if any. We WANT to hear from you so
join us on FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER and meet up with the Bloodstock team on the Bloodstock FORUM and make yourself heard. m/

* HATEBREED, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY & ANAAL NATHRAKH FOR BOA 2012 *

To coincide with Halloween what better way to celebrate than with a stunning announcement courtesy of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR. With other festivals still to announce any bands, BLOODSTOCK has got off to an incredible start with ANVIL, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN and ORANGE GOBLIN already confirmed, and this latest announcement only serves to reinforce what the organisers have proven since it’s inception - that each year will be bigger and better than the previous one.

On the RONNIE JAME DIO main stage, Norwegian Black Metal superstars DIMMU BORGIR return to BLOODSTOCK for their only UK show of 2012, taking next year’s first Special Guest slot. Undoubtedly Norway’s biggest Black Metal export, DIMMU BORGIR are one of the scene’s leaders, seamlessly blending ferocious metal with epic classical orchestration to create one of extreme music’s most instantly identifiable sounds. Gearing up for a very special UK tour next month, the band took time out from rehearsals to tell us:

"We are extremely excited to be a part of next year´s Bloodstock festival. It will be great to reconnect with our UK based friends and fans and party up a storm!"

Joining them are hardcore metal heroes HATEBREED. Ultra-aggressive and punishingly heavy, a HATEBREED show will demand - and command - your undivided attention with their brutal, boot-to-the-teeth heaviness. This Connecticut hardcore/metal institution has been demolishing its way around the globe since 1994. Not many bands can enjoy that kind of longevity, but HATEBREED have made being a “career band” look easy, gracing countless magazine covers, performing at some of the biggest metal festivals around the world and even receiving a Grammy nomination. Says band leader/vocalist Jamey Jasta of their only UK show of 2012:

"We're all very excited to play Bloodstock. It's fast becoming one of the best festivals for extreme music and this year's line up is going to crush. We are honoured to share the stage with such awesome bands and happy that we can come and play for our UK die hards!"

Another band who’s only UK performance of 2012 will be on BLOODSTOCK’s RONNIE JAMES DIO stage are none other than CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - or C.O.C for the initiated - who bring their original line up to CATTON HALL for a very special set. Together again after 25 years, Reed Mullin, Woody Weatherman and Mike Dean reunite to bring the spirit of 1985 to Derbyshire, with tracks from their hugely influential crossover classic “Animosity”.

Over on the SOPHIE LANCASTER stage, British Black metal Bruisers ANAAL NATHRAKH make their only UK festival performance of 2012. Created for one purpose - to be the soundtrack for armageddon, the audial essence of evil, hatred and violence, the true spirit of necro taken to its musical extremes - ANNAL NATHRAKH have released four albums to rapturous acclaim, and boast collaborations with such legendary figures as Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Shane Embury and Danny Herrera (Napalm Death), Nick Barker (Testament, Dimmu Borgir), Joe Horvath (Circle of Dead Children), and BLOODSTOCK fellow Sethlans Teitan (Watain). With appearances on BBC Radio 1 at the personal behest of sadly missed icon John Peel, a headline set at Inferno Festival in Norway, countless placings in ‘best album of the year’ polls and album of the month awards in the press, as well as cover appearances on leading magazines such as Terrorizer on their CV, ANAAL NATHRAKH’s status as one of the leading lights in extreme metal is undeniable. Says the band of their overdue appearance at Britain’s only true outdoor metal festival:

“It's been a long time coming, but finally the planets seem to be in the correct alignment for us to disgrace a stage at Bloodstock. We will also be sicking up a new album in the run up to the festival, so Bloodstock will likely be something of a release celebration/commiseration. Horrific. Good.”


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‘EARLY BIRD’ WEEKEND TICKETS JUST £90 (plus booking fee) WE’LL POST YOUR TICKETS BEFORE XMAS MAKING AN IDEAL CHRIMBO PRESENT FOR YOU OR A FRIEND.

Line Up So Far:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ANVIL - WATAIN - PARADISE LOST - DIMMU BORGIR - HATEBREED CORROSION OF CONFORMITY

SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH

NEW BLOOD STAGE
BREZNO

plus loads more bands to be announced

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR has revealed the latest additions to next year’s line up. England’s own masters of misery PARADISE LOST join the 2012 line up - which already boasts ORANGE GOBLIN and ANVIL - to return to BLOODSTOCK’s main stage, having played the first ever outdoor event in 2005. One of the most successful and influential bands the British metal scene has ever produced, PARADISE LOST are true pioneers, with their early blend of death/doom giving way to the more melodic sound that defined the gothic metal genre. Guitarist Greg Mackintosh observes:

"We had the pleasure of playing the first ever Bloodstock Open Air way back in 2005, when it was quite an intimate affair. It's an honour to be asked back to BOA 2012, which looks to be shaping up to be a blinding festival. Since we last played, we have seen BOA grow into the Great British metal festival it is today. We look forward to seeing you all down the front."

With a back catalogue spanning twelve albums over twenty two years - and a DVD set for release before Bloodstock 2012 ("Draconian Times MMXI" features the London show at The Forum on April 1, a documentary from the whole tour, interviews about the history of "Draconian Times" and the two promo videos from their latest album, "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us") - PARADISE LOST are one of the few bands capable of delivering a set that will satisfy both fans of more brutal, death tinged doom with songs such as “Eternal”, “As I Die” and “Gothic”, as well as the melodic, gothic darkness of “Embers Fire”, “Hallowed Land” and “The Last Time”.

Joining them are Swedish Black Metal misanthropists WATAIN, who make their BLOODSTOCK debut at a very special slot on the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage. Festering in the Black Metal underground since 2000, WATAIN’s rise through the ranks has been an impressive one, with Erik Danielsson’s dedication and conviction setting them apart, leading the band to become one of the most prolific acts on the scene today. Of next year’s appearance, the band states:

"The United Kingdom has spawned many a thing inspirational to Watain, be it druidic sorcery, Venom or Judas Priest. Our performances there have always been spiced with a nameless sensation of raw powerand this is the main reason why we have chosen Bloodstock to be one of the very few festival shows we will perform next year. As always, expect something very far from the ordinary."

Famed for their incredibly atmospheric live shows, their set at BOA 2012 will be their biggest UK performance to date, and as such the band are preparing to deliver a suitably memorable set, with a show full of satanic majesty planned, as blood, fire and fierce Black Metal spew out over a dusk covered CATTON HALL.

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 takes place at Catton Hall August 9th - 12th. Four day camping tickets for next year’s event are available now at bloodstock.uk.com for just £90 (plus booking fee) until xmas.



EARLY BIRD Tickets for 2012 on sale now at
www.bloodstock.uk.com

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 9th - 12th AUGUST 2012

Ronnie James Dio Stage
ANVIL , PARADISE LOST, WATAIN

Sophie Lancaster Stage
ORANGE GOBLIN

loads more bands to be announced

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR saw it’s most successful year yet as 10,900 metalheads descended on CATTON HALL this year. From the moment THE DEFILED struck their first note, opening the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage on the Friday, it was clear the assembled army of metalheads were in for a hell of a weekend. Whether it was the metal thrashing madness of the likes of FORBIDDEN, KREATOR and EXODUS, the brutality of MORBID ANGEL, AT THE GATES and NAPALM DEATH or plain ol heavy metal from international heavyweights such asRHAPSODY OF FIRE, HAMMERFALL and WOLF, all in attendance were treated to a veritable metal banquet, crowned by headline sets from MOTORHEAD, WASP andIMMORTAL - who brought their full pyro show to the UK for the first time in history.

Bloodstock founder Paul Gregory says "We're overjoyed at the success of this years Bloodstock. Our highest attendance yet from an ever loyal fan base of true metal heads which clearly shows that the Metal scene in the UK truly is stronger than ever. The incredibly friendly atmosphere Bloodstock is so well known for was clearly evident to everyone all weekend and the buzz front of house and backstage was electric.
Bloodstock is a full year in the planning and we promise to deliver an amazing lineup for 2012 and as always the best value festival for all metal heads in the UK."

To celebrate what was a fantastic weekend,BLOODSTOCK have released early bird tickets for next year’s fest at amazing value! Four day camping tickets for next year’s event - which takes place 9th - 12th August 2012 - are available now at bloodstock.uk.com for just £90 (plus booking fee) until xmas. At less than £23/day for the most metal weekend the UK has to offer, but remember the Early bird tickets are only on sale until Xmas.

* FIRST NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012
ANVIL AND ORANGE GOBLIN *
The first act confirmed for the RONNIE JAMES DIO main stage next year are legendary Canadian comeback kings ANVIL. ANVIL are true defenders of the faith, having never lost sight of their vision to create uncompromising, dyed in the wool heavy metal. They have been on a rock ‘n’ roll journey for the past 30 years and while few bands can make it to the three year mark,ANVIL have closed in on three decades of the most uncompromised and ear pleasing metal known to headbangers.

Ever since the award-winning documentary “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” propelled the Canadian band from their respectable, hard-earned status as a band revered by the likes of Metallica, Motorhead and Guns N’ Roses, ANVILfounding members, vocalist/guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner, have made sure that one thing remains constant; their dedication to their music. Their performance at BOA 2012 is bound to be a memorable one in BLOODSTOCK’s history.

Home-grown stoners ORANGE GOBLIN are first to be confirmed for the SOPHIE stage next year. Since the mid 90s, ORANGE GOBLIN have upheld the traditions of great British heavy rock and metal, cementing their place in rock history as pioneers alongside the likes of Monser Magnet, Kyuss, Fu Manchu and Clutch. Since their formation in the late night drinking holes of London’s Soho, the band have risen to the very pinnacle of what they do, earning a reputation as an awesome live band that has seen them share the stage all over the world with the likes of Alice Cooper, Heaven & Hell, Sex Pistols, Kreator, Queens of the Stone Age, Danzig, Monster Magnet, Nashville Pussy, Cathedral, Nebula, Unida, Alabama Thunderpussy, Dio, Grand Magus, Witchcraft and many more. Returning to BLOODSTOCK for the first time since the inaugral indoor event in 2011, anyone under the canvas of the SOPHIE tent while OG are on its stage will be helpless against the sheer power and presence of man mountain/frontman Ben Ward, and will be in for one of the weekend’s highlights.

* BLOODSTOCK AND TEENAGE CANCER TRUST TEAM UP FOR CHARITY AUCTION - YAMAHA BASS SIGNED BY LEMMY UP FOR GRABS *
To celebrate their most successful year to date,BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR have teamed up withYAMAHA and TEENAGE CANCER TRUST for an awesome charity auction. Up for grabs is a signed Yamaha BB424X bass, signed by none other than LEMMY, the iconic frontman of BOA 2011 headliners MOTORHEAD.

BLOODSTOCK attendees kindly donated £1775 toTEENAGE CANCER TRUST this year, which will provide huge help in their work building units in NHS hospitals that offer young people specialist care, bringing them together so they can support each other in an environment suited to their needs. As well as specialist units, Teenage Cancer Trust also funds a number of services all with the same goal – to help young people fight cancer. These include clinical and research staff, an education programme for schools, family support networks and an annual conference for young cancer patients.
Jen Walker, music coordinator for Teenage Cancer Trust comments:
“It was hugely exciting for Teenage Cancer Trust to be involved in this year’s Bloodstock Open Air. We’d never been a part of an event so predominantly ‘metal’ before but our message was welcomed with open arms and the support and generosity of the Bloodstock staff and festival-goers has been amazing. We’re really excited about auctioning the bass Yamaha kindly donated to us and Lemmy generously signed – Lemmy is a legend and we can’t wait to see how much this rare item will raise!”
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WIN A PAIR OF VIP TICKETS TO BLOODSTOCK 2012
After the HUGE success of Bloodstock 2011, we want to ensure Bloodstock 2012 is even better, Bloodstock needs your help.
After successfully listening to all of your feedback last year and making as many changes as we could to improve year on year, it’s time to do it again, can we get any better you ask?
Bloodstock is dedicated to bringing YOU the fans the best 4 days of Metal in Europe and we want to deliver a very memorable experience each and every year. Below is a link to our fan survey for 2011 and we would ask if you could spend a couple of minutes answering a few multiple choice questions, we will then choose one entrant at random to win, 2 VIP 2012 Bloodstock tickets just for your participation.
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BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012 9th - 12th AUGUST 2012

Ronnie James Dio Stage
ANVIL

Sophie Lancaster Stage
ORANGE GOBLIN

loads more bands to be announced

As you can see we’ve started the booking process for 2012 already so let us know who you want to see on next years bill. What changes and improvements are you wanting us to introduce next year if any. We WANT to hear from you so
join us on FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER and meet up with the Bloodstock team on the Bloodstock FORUM and make yourself heard m/

With the BLOODSTOCK Metal 2 The Masses roadshow hot footing its way round England, Wales, Scotland and Norway covering over 3,500 road miles, several flights and countless over priced service station coffee’s - the journey is nearing its conclusion.

Two shows remain this weekend, but for now we’ve unearthed some real gems with all the growling, snarling and shredding associated with breaking metal and we’ve even found a Heavy Metal One Man Band!!! Plus the Bloodstock website competition has grabbed hold of another couple of bands that brings the New Blood Stage’s total to a staggering 36 underground bands over the entire weekend.

FOUL BODY AUTOPSY

Armed with an ipod, Jackson Guitar and a desire to crush skulls FOUL BODY AUTOPSY is a one man band from Leicester City founded by metal maverick Tom Reynolds. Over the space of 18 months Tom has released a full length album and is now working with the Onslaught Management team planning for a full metal tirade in the UK.

Prior to this Tom has shared the stage with the likes of DESOLATED, POSTMORTEM PROMISES, MARTYR DEFILED, PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT, LORDAERON, FLAYED DISCIPLE, MERCILESS TERROR, CANCEROUS WOMB, GENERAL SURGERY, AEON & CEREBRAL BORE With pure shred techniques, blistering speed and no lack of humour within his show this is a unique show that should not be missed.

http://www.facebook.com/foulbodyautopsydeathmetal?sk=wall

IMPALED EXISTENCE

Impaled Existence is a 5-piece progressive, groove death metal band from North Wales, UK. Forming in 2004, the band has grown and matured into a finely tuned combination of brutality and melody. With songs "A BLACKENED HEART" and "THROUGH STINGING EYES" the band shows off it's more aggressive and progressive side with devastating riffs, stomach crushing bass lines, pounding double-bass footwork and ear-shattering vocals. Showing their diversity, songs "WORTHY OF REMAINS" and "FICTIONS WITHIN THE MIND" demonstrate the band's more melodic side. Influences Range from various metal bands, brutal and melodic, such as: WHITECHAPEL, AFTER THE BURIAL, VEIL OF MAYA & IN FLAMES, just to name a few. IMEX have played with: EXODUS, EVILE (Metal hammer Competition winners) DECAPITATED, KATAKLYSYM, MAN MUST DIE, MARIONETTE, SWALLOW THE SUN, TED MAUL, SUICIDE SILENCE, BORN OF OSIRIS, INGESTED, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY PLUS MANY MORE.

http://www.facebook.com/impaledexistence
http://www.myspace.com/impaledexistence

BURY THE CONSCIOUS

With influences such as Shadows Fall, The Agony Scene, Devin Townsend and many more BURY THE CONSCIOUS are a 5 piece Liverpool based Heavy Metal band that hold no boundaries when it comes to the progressive side of Metal. Moments of sheer brutality, energy, groove, harmony and ambience are what this band is about.

Simples!!

www.facebook.com/burytheconscious

HOSTILE RISING

Hostile Rising formed in autumn 2008. Together the five members create a blend of tight, machine-gun riffs and southern grooves with a dark, melodic edge.
The band have gigged with acts throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands, and headlined many shows around Leeds and Wakefield in particular. HR also performed at Wakefield Rock Festival 2010, playing alongside acts including Sensor, Pitchshifter and InMe. Hostile Rising are continuously writing new material encompassing their best elements: powerful and creative drums; heavy and melodic guitars; groove-laden bass; and a blend of harsh, guttural vocals & manic screams.

www.facebook.com/hostilerising

WOLFCRUSHER

Wolfcrusher was the brainchild of guitarist Dan Mucs (Not Above Evil, Dirty Habit, Ten Foot Wizard) with his machine-like ability to churn out great riff after great riff, and a great ear for a mind-blowing melody, the foundations could not have been set on more solid ground.

He joined forces with drummer Dan Mikietyn (ex Blood Vigil), with a love of linear drum patterns, creative syncopation, and the priceless ability to slip into a huge groove, the two found an immediate chemistry and hit the band room to start working on something that would turn heads, and ears.

They soon enlisted good friend, and incredibly talented lead Arun Kamath (Soma Dark, ex Bisonhammer) on guitar, adding another dynamic to the already brutal tone of the band.

Chris Mitchell-Taylor (Visitor, ex-Blood Vigil) on bass, solidified the rhythm section and contributed his unique and captivating presence to the stage.

Gary Harkin (Bisonhammer, Ten Foot Wizard) came into the fold and provided the final piece of the puzzle. With the ability to Jump from guttural growls, searing screams, to the melodious vocal lines that perfectly compliment the diverse WOLFCRUSHER sound. The line-up was complete.

Wolfcrusher take their influence from Death Metal, Southern Rock, and everything in between, the only premise being: Make it groovy, make it catchy, and make it heavy!

Playing their first gig in December 2010, they instantly made a buzz as word got around about their infectious music and explosive live show.

http://www.wolfcrusher.com
http://www.myspace.com/wolfcrusher
http://www.facebook.com/wolfcrusher

VISITOR

The Four piece Metal act from Manchester, England, Visitor was forged by lead vocalist/guitarist Jim Foster and drummer Tim Marland to bring a different and unique sound and power to metal. The band created a unique sound to which caught the ears and eyes of fans everywhere. With the addition of second guitarist Gaz Hayden and bassist Mitch the sound of clashing guitars grew stronger and heavier. Visitor have been constantly gigging all over the country and have recently completed a new CD and are next bound for more venues around the northwest alongside Bloodstock and other proposed festival dates.

http://www.myspace.com/visitoruk

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2011 takes place at Catton Hall August 12th - 14th.

Tickets for the 2011 event are on sale now at www.bloodstock.uk.com

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2011 12th - 14th AUGUST 2011

BAND LINE UP SO FAR:

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
MOTORHEAD - IMMORTAL - W.A.S.P.
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - RHAPSODY OF FIRE
MORBID ANGEL - AT THE GATES
THERION - CORONER - KREATOR - EXODUS - TRIPTYKON HAMMERFALL - WINTERSUN - IHSAHN - FINNTROLL - GRAVE DIGGER NAPALM DEATH - FORBIDDEN - TAROT - WOLF - POISON BLACK - 1349 - THE DEFILED - HELL - XERATH - PRIMORDIAL

SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ANGELWITCH - CRIMINAL - LAWNMOWER DETH - ARTHEMIS
POWER QUEST - THE ROTTED - OCTOBER FILE - NEMHAIN - DEF CON ONE SURVIVORS ZERO - BYFROST - DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE - REVOKER - ACHREN HAMMER OF THE GODS - IMICUS - DRIPBACK - XERATH - MORTAD - EVIL SCARECROW - PAUL CLARKE (DRUMMER)
..plus more TBA

NEWBLOOD STAGE
FURIOUS HORDE - TRAINING ICARUS - INNER FIRE – SHREDDERTRON - UNKNOWN FEAR - ENTRO-P – SATURNIAN - RANNOCH – PRIMITAI – HAERKEN – TWILIGHTS EMBRACE – SANGUINE – NORTHERN OAK – TALANAS – SACRED ILLUSION - FOUL BODY AUTOPSY - IMPALED EXISTENCE - BURY THE CONSCIOUS - HOSYILE RISING - WOLFCRUSHER - VISITOR
…plus more TBA

JAGERMEISTER STAGE
LAST IN LINE – OPERATION ERROR – PIG IRON – INFERNO – GUARDIANS OF ANDROMEDA – OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE – AMARANTHE – RANNOCH – ALTERNATIVE CARPARK – FANTASIST –
AVENGE THEE AND NAIME
…plus more TBA

STAND UP COMEDY
STEVE HUGHES, JASON ROUSE, STEVE HILL, KEITH PLATT

AND ALL THIS FOR JUST £105 !
12-14 AUGUST 2011
CATTON HALL, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE
www.bloodstock.uk.com 24 ticket hotline 0844 248 5085