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BLOODSTOCK reveal EMP stage line-up

May 6, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP Stage this August.

EMP declare, “After last year’s success, we are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership again with BLOODSTOCK 2025! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and exclusive content in the lead-up to the festival. As Europe’s #1 for music, films & TV, gaming merchandise & alt fashion, EMP is honoured to be part of the UK’s biggest independent Metal Festival once again and can’t wait to join forces with BLOODSTOCK to make history on the EMP STAGE!”

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DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL UNVEILS THREE-DAY STAGE AT THE GREAT ESCAPE 2025

April 24, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Download Festival is bringing the noise to Brighton next month at The Great Escape with its very own stage under the famous city seafront arches at TheVolks. Spanning three days of heavy hitters, rising alt-stars and future Download favourites, the stage will spotlight the best of the new wave – all primed for bigger things.

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Nights out with BLOODSTOCK + more bands announced

April 1, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

With 4 months still to go before you can shout BLOODSTOCK is next week, festival HQ has got all the details of some raucous nights out to help you pass the time and get a sneak peek at some of the freshest talent to perform at BLOODSTOCK this August, in rock clubs around the country and at the Metal 2 The Masses tour dates which kick off imminently! Plus, even if you can’t make any of those events, read on for the low down on 8 hellacious acts who’ve already seen off all the challengers to claim spots on the Timothy Taylor New Blood stage, so you can discover your new favourite band right now.

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Download Festival XXII: District X unleashes biggest line-up yet

March 28, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

With less than three months to go, Download Festival has revealed its thrilling line-up for District X – Download’s renowned festival within a festival. Featuring iconic pop legends Vengaboys, special DJ sets from festival favourites, intimate acoustic performances, electrifying secret sets, new quizzes, live podcasts, comedy, and unique entertainment experiences, District X promises to take Downloaders into another dimension. Taking place from 11–15 June 2025 at the legendary Donington Park, Download Festival continues to redefine festival experiences beyond the main arena. Last remaining weekend tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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Final bands for Graspop Metal Meeting 2025 revealed

March 20, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

This final batch of 16 names finally rounds out the #GMM25 line-up! Polish blackened death metal icons Behemoth will close out the North Stage on Friday 20 June with an exclusive Benelux festival show. We also welcome the Brits of Bullet for My Valentine, our very own post-metal pride Brutus and genre-blending pop metal princess Poppy to the 28th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting!

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8 BANDS READY FOR COPENHELL’S BONEYARD CONTAINER STAGE

February 28, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Today, COPENHELL announces eight bands that will perform on the festival’s new Boneyard container stage this summer. Boneyard was introduced at last year’s festival as an area that focuses on bands from the massive, dark Danish underground that give concerts straight out of a container, directly into the peoples’ faces, and it was a hugely popular initiative among the COPENHELL audience.

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