Bloodstock Announce First 17 Bands For 2022

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Bloodstock festival have announced the first 17 bands for 2022’s event. The news follows the festivals triumphant return over this past weekend, after having to cancel 2020’s event due to the global pandemic. As always Bloodstock 2022 is set to take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire and will go ahead between 11th-14th August 2022.

Headlining the Ronnie James Dio main stage next year (Date to be determined) will be the mighty groove metallers, Lamb of God. Frontman Randy Blythe tells us “It’s been way too long since we’ve rocked the festivals of Merry Olde – what better way to announce our return than a headliner slot at BLOODSTOCK? Until then, pack your wellies and stay safe, England – Lamb of God (and Roger Brilliant) will see you Summer 2022!”

Joining the band as the festival’s Saturday main stage headliner will be the previously announced, King Diamond-fronted, heavy metal icons Mercyful Fate, who roll over a year following global issues that prevented their appearance at this year’s festival. Talking about the announcement the band say “Mercyful Fate comes to Bloodstock… this will be a dangerous meeting you don’t want to miss.” King Diamond says, “This time we are going to bring the Devil himself.”

A third main stage headliner is yet to be revealed. Also joining the main stage for 2022 are Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals playing their Pantera Set, Dimmu Borgir, Testament, Exodus, Black Dahlia Murder, Gwar (in a UK festival exclusive), Bury Tomorrow, Sacred Reich, Life of Agony, Butcher Babies, Vio-lence, and Bloodywood.

And that’s not all! Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage, headlining Thursday night are The Night Flight Orchestra and closing out Sunday night will be Static X, in their only UK show of 2022. Also landing a slot across the weekend are Heathen.

Early-bird weekend camping tickets are available now and are priced at £135 (+ booking fee) from the ticket store here, as well as Serpents Lair VIP tickets, child tickets, and camper van passes (which always sell out very quickly, so don’t snooze if you’re after one).

Further information on 2022’s event can be found here.