Bloodstock Open Air Festival announces big news for 25th year
Bloodstock Open Air Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 25th-year anniversary edition with a massive lineup announcement. The festival, known for its heavy metal music, has added 27 more bands to the roster for the special occasion. Amidst the excitement, it’s important to note that weekend tickets are selling fast, with over 90% of them already gone. Fans are urged to act quickly to secure their spot at this epic event.
As part of the festivities, BLOODSTOCK is set to kick off the celebrations with a bang on Thursday on the Ronnie James Dio main stage. Headlining the opening night are British heavy metal legends Saxon, who have a long history with the festival, having headlined the first-ever indoor event back in 2001. With five decades of anthems under their belt, Saxon promises a masterclass in heavy metal power that is not to be missed.
Joining Saxon on the Ronnie James Dio stage are fan favorites Evil Scarecrow and Heavysaurus, promising eccentric, theatrical metal mayhem and family-friendly fun, respectively. The stage will come alive with these exciting acts, setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend of music and entertainment.
Throughout the weekend, fans can expect a diverse lineup of bands across different stages. Friday’s lineup includes the industrial sounds of Skynd, the brutal slamming death metal of Party Cannon, and the heavy rock theatrics of Battlesnake. Saturday brings thrash-fueled aggression from Inhuman Nature, while Sunday features Canadian alt-metal pioneers Kittie and occult doom bringers Castle Rat, among others.
The Sophie Lancaster stage will also host a range of acts, from German grindcore absurdists Excrementory Grindfuckers to Australian thrash squad Hidden Intent and UK hardcore institution Stampin Ground. With such a varied lineup, there is something for every metal fan to enjoy at BLOODSTOCK’s 25th-anniversary celebration.
Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to secure yours now to be part of history at BLOODSTOCK’s silver anniversary. Don’t miss out on this epic event that promises to be a weekend of headbanging, moshing, and pure heavy metal mayhem. Get ready to rock out with some of the biggest names in the industry and make memories that will last a lifetime.