New Blood Announced For Bloodstock Open Air!

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With just 65 days left until Bloodstock, the excitement is building as metalheads prepare to descend upon Catton Park. As the festival approaches, Bloodstock has announced the latest Metal 2 The Masses winners, new club nights for June and July, updates on this year’s gaming arena, and the return of the Vikings!

First up, the bands: On Friday, the Hopical Storm New Blood stage will host Nottingham alt-rock trio Sleep in Motion, Belfast metallers Nihilanth, Newcastle riff merchants Kraken Waker, and Edinburgh heavyweights Hammer. Saturday’s lineup features Sheffield brutalists IL, Irish-based Brazilian crossover thrash squad Black Hole Divers, Manchester thrashers Hellbearer, and Leicester modern metallers Running with Knives. Closing out Sunday are Leeds prog rockers Divided by Design and Poland’s Metal 2 The Masses winners, melodeath newcomers Semprah. Stay tuned for more winners soon!

Bloodstock’s club nights have been a hit, prompting the addition of events in Glasgow and Edinburgh. These nights are perfect for meeting fellow Bloodstockers, enjoying BOA bands, and winning prizes—including a chance to score a pair of weekend festival tickets at each event! Check out the schedule below:

– Fri 7th June – Glasgow – Cathouse
– Fri 21st June – Exeter – The Cavern, Altern8
– Sat 29th June – Manchester – Satan’s Hollow, Spitfire
– Sat 29th June – Stoke-on-Trent – The Sugarmill, Devil’s Night
– Sat 6th July – Torquay – The Attic, Party Hard!
– Sat 6th July – Brighton – Above, Apocalypse
– Fri 12th July – Bristol – The Lanes, Phuct
– Sat 13th July – Isle of Wight – Strings, Apocalypse
– Sat 20th July – Newcastle – Think Tank, Grindhouse
– Sat 20th July – Edinburgh – Decade, Decade’s 12th Birthday
– Sat 20th July – York – Bluebox, Deadbolt
– Fri 26th July – London – Elektrowerkz, Voodoo Summer Ball
– Sat 27th July – Nottingham – The Sal, Raise Your Horns
– Sat 27th July – Southampton – Sobar, Apocalypse
– Sat 27th July – Stoke-on-Trent – The Sugarmill, Devil’s Night

Gamers, get ready! Bloodstock’s Gaming Arena will feature a new VR installation with games like Beat Saber, Space Pirate, and Richie’s Plank Experience. Compete in Beat Saber for a chance to win tickets to Bloodstock 2025 and other prizes. Plus, catch the 2025 lineup reveal on the big screen!

And yes, the Vikings are back! Experience the thrill of full-contact battles as warriors from Blodorn, Hrafn, and Halda clash in authentic armor. Meet the Vikings, take selfies, and learn about their weaponry and history. This is a true spectacle not to be missed!

Need festival essentials? Bloodstock’s Preo store has you covered. Order everything from cold beers to camping gear in advance and pick up your items on arrival. Visit the Bloodstock Festival Preo store here!

To make your arrival smoother, Bloodstock is opening standard campsites a day early on Wednesday, 7th August, for just £20 + booking fee. Enjoy extra time to settle in, hang out with friends, and enjoy evening entertainment, including movies, inflatables, and DJs. Early arrival is available for those with standard weekend tickets, excluding Big Green Coach package holders and Serpents Lair VIP campers.

Prepare for an epic weekend at Bloodstock—get your tickets here, plan your trip, and get ready to rock!