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BLOODSTOCK NEWS: PRIZES, POWER, AND PIXELS


BLOODSTOCKers! The big 25th Anniversary celebrations are here, and there’s no shortage of ways to get involved – whether you’re pedaling, gaming, or just feeling lucky. You can even join in if you’re not at BLOODSTOCK!

Heavy Metal Truants: The “Ed To Ed” Challenge

While the HMT crew makes their epic ride to Catton Park starting today (follow them here), you can get in on the action without breaking a sweat on the road. If you’re at BLOODSTOCK, head to the HMT tent in the main arena and hop on a static bike to see how fast you can generate enough real electricity to boil water – kids are racing to 5ml, adults to 10ml (a hand crank is available for differently-abled participants).

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12 BANDS ADDED TO BLOODSTOCK 2026


It’s not just the weather across the UK that’s hotter than ever, so is the up ‘n’ coming talent on display in the  METAL 2 THE MASSES finals! Without further ado, the next group of winners landing slots on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage can now be unveiled! 

Friday kicks off with Coventry’s rising nu-metalcore force MEET YOUR MAKER, already turning heads with their high-energy, crowd-interactive sets.

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BLOODSTOCK adds 12 bands + more news about 2026’s event


With just eight weeks to go til you can finally scream, “BLOODSTOCK we’re home!” there’s an ever constant stream of news to share.

Have you been following the first batch of the METAL 2 THE MASSES finals? Cue much excitement and a drum roll please, for the first group of winners landing slots on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage can now be revealed! 

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All the latest news on BLOODSTOCK 2026


How about a whole host of excellent BLOODSTOCK news that doesn’t announce a single band?

BLOODSTOCKers, we know you’ve been asking, and HQ wants you to have pleeeenty of time to plan the most splendid FANCY DRESS outfits, so without further delay, here are the themes for 2026! 

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BLOODSTOCK shares M2TM finals, plus 24 bands for the New Blood & EMP Stages


Are you ready for the battle to end all battles (dinosaurs optional)?! Presented by Westons Stowford Press, the METAL 2 THE MASSES grand finals start in Cyprus on April 19th and roll through 30 locations across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Norway, as well as Cyprus! Every winner will perform a 30 minute slot on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage! Round up your mates and get along to your local night – help shape the line-up of the festival and support grassroots venues and bands.

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BLOODSTOCK & TRIVIUM premiere band’s 2025 headline set tonight at 7pm GMT


The horns go up tonight as BLOODSTOCK and TRIVIUM unleash the professionally filmed premiere of the full TRIVIUM headline set from BLOODSTOCK 2025. 

Long hailed as Britain’s fiercest independent metal gathering – a pilgrimage for die-hards, riff worshippers and circle-pit lifers alike – BLOODSTOCK has built its reputation on moments that become legend. This is one of them! Florida’s modern metal standard-bearers arrived in full command: razor-tight, arena-sized, and utterly fearless.

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