For more than four decades, SLAYER has defined thrash metal – shaping the genre, inspiring others, destroying stages across the world, and forging an untouchable legacy of unrelenting speed, aggression, and power. Now, as they celebrate more than 40 years of chaos, they’re making history once again, announcing two massive headline shows, the biggest they’ve ever done in the U.K. and the only headline shows SLAYER will play in Europe this year.
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Two weeks to BLOODSTOCK… a bumper final update!
Calling all MOTÖRHEAD fans and metalheads! Don’t miss visiting the re-creation of Lemmy’s dressing room at BLOODSTOCK, where you’ll not only be able to pay your respects at the specially-created bust containing Lemmy’s ashes, but see a whole host of genuine personal items including his iconic hat, boots, bass guitar, and hand-drawn pictures, as well as handwritten lyrics, dressing room paraphernalia, and a never-seen-before selection of his personal photos.
Continue reading Two weeks to BLOODSTOCK… a bumper final update!PREVIEW: BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL UK 8-11TH AUGUST 2024
The UK’s heaviest metal festival, Bloodstock, will take place next month at Catton Park, Derbyshire, from 8 to 11 August 2023. The line-up is immense and varied, including the three brilliant and worthy headliners Opeth, Architects, and Amon Amarth. In addition to huge bands, there are many rising metal acts to catch, so here are some bands we think you should check out over the UK’s most metal weekend!
Continue reading PREVIEW: BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL UK 8-11TH AUGUST 2024BLOODSTOCK confirms official bin jousting (& some more bands)
There are just 44 days to go until BLOODSTOCK!! Actually, make that 43 days, if you’ve snapped up an early arrival add-on ticket for an extra day’s camping!
Did you ever think there’d be an announcement about bins? No, us neither. Knights of heavy metal, prepare your steeds… There’s also celebratory news about the latest group of winners from the Metal 2 The Masses finals, bagging themselves a coveted spot on the Hopical Storm New Blood stage, plus info on how to click & collect your fave merch items so the person in front on site doesn’t get the last one you wanted, travel help, fancy dress themes, and more. Read on, fellow headbanger.
Continue reading BLOODSTOCK confirms official bin jousting (& some more bands)BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCES 14 BANDS FOR 2024!
With BLOODSTOCK 2023 well under way, the festival is thrilled to already be looking forward to next year and announcing 14 bands for the 2024 event. BLOODSTOCK 2024 is set to take place on 8th-11th August 2024 at Catton Park, Derbyshire.
AMON AMARTH are set to headline Sunday night’s Ronnie James Dio main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show. AMON AMARTH’s chief marauder Johann Hegg proclaims, “England! We are excited to be returning to the Bloodstock hallowed grounds to do battle with you and the Saxon hordes! We look forward to fighting and feasting with you! See you soon.” Check out a message from the band here.
ARCHITECTS will headline Saturday’s main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show.
Continue reading BLOODSTOCK ANNOUNCES 14 BANDS FOR 2024!THE FIRST 33 BANDS FOR THE 33RD WACKEN OPEN AIR ANNOUNCED + W:O:A 2024 SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME!
While the last riff storms were still being cast over the holy ground at this year’s event, Wacken revealed the first preview of the 33rd edition of the Wacken Open Air and one thing we can promise you! It will be magical!
The number 33 is not only a magic number but also quantifies for the first time this year the number of bands we will unleash in the first band wave.
In 2024 we will transform the Holy Ground into a mystical playground – supported by all kinds of legends from the sagas of heavy metal!
The first band wave will be led by some legendary companions who have already graced us several times at the W:O:A:
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