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BLOODSTOCK shares nine more bands for 2023!

October 11, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

As we head into Halloween territory, BLOODSTOCK has dropped an absolute face slasher of a band announcement! Here’s the latest on what’s coming to Catton Park in 2023!

Swedish metal luminaries IN FLAMES land themselves Friday’s special guest slot on the Ronnie James Dio main stage. Last month, the band dropped a music video for new track, ‘Foregone Pt. 1’, taken from their forthcoming album, ‘Foregone’ which is set for release in Feb 2023. Perhaps BLOODSTOCKers will get to hear some new tunes live!

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BLOODSTOCK Festival launches M2TM 2023 across the UK & Ireland

October 3, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

It’s that time again already, when BLOODSTOCK kicks off its grass roots-supporting ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ scheme, which gives unsigned and DIY bands the chance of being part of the BLOODSTOCK festival experience.

M2TM 2022 was without doubt the biggest BLOODSTOCK New Blood initiative to date and the festival managed to capture the bands, the fans, and grab a chat with a few of the promoters hosting the events, alongside chief M2TM organiser Simon Hall. Check out the ‘Highway To BLOODSTOCK’ video below and get a handle on another phenomenally successful year for the initiative.

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RISEFEST 2022 Announce STATIC DRESS As Surprise Final Artist

September 5, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

There has been no shortage of dance, indie or nostalgia focused one-day
festivals in North East but never a purely alternative-based festival on this scale.

RISEFEST is now here to fill that gap to create something that the North East
scene has been sorely missing.

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RISEFEST 2022 – Two Weeks To Go + CREEPER Exclusive Set Announced!

August 30, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Featuring a jam-packed line-up including headliners FRANK
CARTER AND THE RATTLESNAKES, CREEPER, BOSTON MANOR,
HIGHER POWER, VUKOVI, CASSYETTE and many more of the biggest and
best of the UK Alternative acts for one day only across two stages live from the heart of Newcastle!

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BLOODSTOCK reveals first batch of 2023 bands!

August 15, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

BLOODSTOCK festival is thrilled to already be looking ahead and announcing a swathe of awesome bands for the 2023 event, which is set to take place on 10th-13th August 2022 at Catton Park, Derbyshire.

Metalcore pioneers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are set to headline the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Friday, their first ever appearance at the festival. Meanwhile, thrash legends MEGADETH will close out proceedings in spectacular style on Sunday night. Other confirmed main stage bands include DEVILDRIVER, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, KNOCKED LOOSE, DECAPITATED and GATECREEPER.

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Ship and Destination Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2023

August 7, 2022 carinadarkart Leave a comment

70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise has announced that their eleventh sailing will be hosted on board The Freedom of the Seas from Miami, Florida to Bimini, The Bahamas from January 30th to February 3rd, 2023.

True to their claim, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise will include 60 bands over four stages. The festival boasts three indoor stages and most importantly, the outdoor Pool Deck Stage: The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to sail the Open Seas featuring hot tubs incorporated into the stage itself. Fans can watch their favorite band perform on a world-class stage from the comfort of a hot tub. All shows are included in the ticket price.

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