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Tons Of Rock Announce Further Acts: The Offspring, Babymetal, Youngblud, A Perfect Circle And More For 2026


Tons of Rock raises the bar yet again — defining how big, bold and international a lineup from Norway’s biggest festival can be. Today, the festival unveils a massive artist announcement featuring global phenomenon Yungblud, punk rock legends The Offspring, the uncompromising A Perfect Circle, guitar virtuoso Tom Morello, and Japan’s trailblazing Babymetal.

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First Bands Announced For Graspop Metal Meeting 2026


The first names for the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting are here… are you ready? On Thursday 18 June, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth and Within Temptation will rule the festival arena at Graspop Metal Meeting! Limp Bizkit is headlining the North Stage on festival Thursday. Within Temptation will roam the South Stage. ​ Also on the North Stage that day: Megadeth!

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BLOODSTOCK detail new tickets & infrastructure changes


Guess who just dropped ticket news? BLOODSTOCK, that’s who. And BLOODSTOCK’s not stopping there – your post-festival feedback has sparked some exciting infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Plus new merch is on the way, and for the easiest camping experience ever, you can now snag a pre-pitched tent. Read on…

First – mark your calendar and set your alarm, all tickets detailed below will go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 29th October at the official ticket store. Don’t hang about if you’re keen, because all tickets are available in limited quantities! 

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BLOODSTOCK add TESTAMENT and THROWN INTO EXILE


Have you recovered from the last BLOODSTOCK announcement yet? Well hold onto your battle jacket, because your cries of delight over that news can only be matched by today’s reveal.

BLOODSTOCK can now confirm that 2026’s stellar line-up will be further enriched by Bay Area thrash icons TESTAMENT, who have been ripping the UK a new one this month already. With more than 40 years of excellence and influence under their belt, miss their set on the Ronnie James Dio main stage before BLACK LABEL SOCIETY on Sunday at your peril. While you wait, they’ve just dropped their brand new album, Para Bellum, only yesterday via Nuclear Blast – check out its first single ‘Infanticide A.I.’ here.

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BLOODSTOCK REVEAL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, & MORE BANDS FOR 2026


With Halloween around the corner, BLOODSTOCK has some early treats to share, by way of some fiendishly good bands to announce! No tricks here. Hot on the heels of the recent reveal of special guests BODY COUNT, today BLOODSTOCK can tell you another 10 bands who’ll be treading the boards at Catton Park next summer, and if you’re quick, you might just manage to snap up the last of the standard weekend tickets before the box office goblin swoops in with the giant sold out stamp. 

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VOLBEAT ANNOUNCED AS THE FOURTH COPENHELL 2026 HEADLINER


Denmark’s biggest heavy rock band will visit the festival for the very first time next summer.

Few bands have put Denmark on the global heavy music map like these heavyrockers – Denmark’s undisputed biggest heavy rock band! With their unique blend of crushing heaviness, rock’n’roll swagger and infectious melodies, they have created a sound that can ignite both stadiums and festival grounds.

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