Bloodstock Share More Line-Up Changes, Final Tickets Call

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Bloodstock is just 29 days away, and the remaining tickets are flying, making it look increasingly likely that the event will sell out in advance. The news comes alongside that of more line-up changes.

Due to international issues continuing for some artists, Dark Tranquillity can’t make the event, but grabbing their spot will be Loathe. Talking about being added to the line-up, Frontman Erik Bickerstaff says, “We are thrilled to be performing at this year’s BLOODSTOCK Festival for the first time, and to be sharing the Main Stage on August 13th alongside an incredible and eclectic lineup of heavy artists.”

Bury Tomorrow have also had to pull out of the festival, but the event welcomes While She Sleeps in their place. Explaining why they can’t make it, Bury Tomorrow explain “Due to the band’s current line up situation and despite best efforts we are unfortunately unable to play Bloodstock this year, we are truly gutted! We support the festival and hope everyone enjoys every minute of the weekend! We are however over the moon to confirm Bloodstock have invited us back next year so we will see you all at Bloodstock 2022!!”

Both While She Sleeps and Loathe recently played some great sets at the Download Pilot event, check out Sleep Society from While She Sleeps at the Download Pilot here:

Unleash the Archers have also unfortunately dropped out and they will be replaced on the Sophie Lancaster stage by British rock squad Black Spiders, who recently shared their new single ‘Give Em What They Want’ from next week’s new album.

Following the disbandment of Lotus Eater due to recent allegations, death metal bruisers Foetal Juice have now stepped into their spot. Explaining their excitement the band say “We are absolutely delighted to be playing Bloodstock this year! It’s an incredible festival that we attend every year. The last time we played back in 2016 has still been the biggest show we have ever played. The year will absolutely kick that in the bollocks. We literally cannot wait to play this festival again!!”

The festival have also added 10 more winners from various areas across the country, who’ll each be taking a slot on the New Blood stage on Friday or Saturday.

Landing slots on the Friday are extreme metal 5-piece, Terminal Sun who won the Sheffield competition, the Essex victors are death metal squad Beyond Extinction, Somerset’s champs are melodic alt metallers, Sail, Manchester’s top dogs are tech thrashers Beyond Salvation, and Severenth bring home the prize for North Wales.

Snagging slots on Saturday’s New Blood stage are Hitchin’s stoner/grunge winners, Black Atlas, Norwich sludgers A Horse Called War, blackened death trio Ascaris take the Bristol area prize, Newcastle’s goes to groove metal squad Desolation, while London’s victors Hawxx are also the winners of PRS’s Women Make Music award!

For the first time at Bloodstock this year with be an exciting gaming area, brought to you by Nordic Spirit. There will be a very wide array of games to play, on Xbox, Playstation, PC, retro consoles (from Atari to Sega to Nintendo), arcade machines, and more! The arena will run from 11am-8pm daily from Thursday! While there’s plenty of space, do note it’s limited numbers at any one time.

Making your weekend a little easier, Bloodstock have partnered with Tangerine Fields to help you sort your camping situation. If you’d rather not transport and wrestle with your own, you can rent one of their pre-pitched tents, all set to go and ready for your arrival at Catton Park. No hassle with putting it up and then taking it down on Monday morning! Check out all the size options and book online here.

Standard weekend tickets for the extended, now 5-day event in 2021, remain under a temporary price freeze at £145 (+ booking fees). In addition, child tickets and parking tickets for 2021’s event are available now at the ticket store, as well as a limited number of day tickets for Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. Wednesday’s fun remains exclusively for weekend ticket holders. VIP and campervan tickets for 2021 are sold out.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival Bloodstock have teamed up with Planet Rock Radio to launch a new Bloodstock pop-up station showcasing music from many of this year’s acts like Judas Priest, Kreator, and The Wildhearts, as well as others from Bloodstock’s past such as Slayer, Nightwish, Machine Head, Gojira, etc. The channel will run for 3 months and is available on Planet Rock’s premium app, the Planet Rock Radio website and via smart speakers. Fans can get a month’s free subscription to Planet Rock Premium (in addition to a 7-day free trial period) using the code ‘Bloodstock’. Start your Bloodstock party early by tuning in from next Friday! More info here.