PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
There is nothing quite like a tasty festival announcement to get you out of bed in the morning – and Bloodstock Festival have delivered yet again with their 5th announcement ahead of their 2016 event.
Saturday’s special guests come in the form of French titans Gojira. Frontman Joe Duplantier says,
“BLOODSTOCK is one of our favourite festivals in the UK! The quality of the bands playing is always a high standard and we love the passion of the people who come to rock out! It’s an honour to be a part of it again.”
With a new album on the way, they are surely not to be missed with their epic onstage energy. Keep up to date with their activity here.
Anthrax come in as Sunday’s special guests. The New York thrash lords are due to release a new album “All For Kings” in February 2016. Guitar hero and popular personality Scott Ian buzzes:
“On the most metal of days we will once again have the privilege to rage with you crazy fuckers! BLOODSTOCK!!! A festival fit for all kings!!! See what I did there? See ya soon, my friends.”
Anthrax embark on a UK tour with Slayer and Kvelertak this Saturday, playing in Newport (Sold Out), Plymouth, Manchester, Glasgow (Sold Out), Birmingham, Leeds (Sold Out) and London. Keep tabs on their updates here.
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon also hit the stage on Sunday, reportedly playing their much-loved ‘Nemesis Devina’ album in full. Frontman and mastermind Satyr comments:
“Next year it’s 20 years since Satyricon made its live debut as a band, and 20 years since we released Nemesis Divina. There’s a nemesis walking through life, for all to face. And there’s a Divine Nemesis, for all to face that come to see Satyricon at BLOODSTOCK 2016. Let us celebrate the 20th anniversary of a milestone album like only Norsemen and Brits can!”
This is Satyricon’s only announced 2016 show, and with it being an anniversary gig – it’s set to be a good one. Follow them on Facebook here.
I’m excited. Are you excited? Don’t forget to pick up your tickets – this is set to be one of the strongest lineups yet – Nice work, Bloodstock team!
Tickets
Early bird weekend tickets with camping are available now, priced £120 (+ booking fee) from here. Bloodstock is family-friendly and welcomes rockers of all ages! A weekend ticket with camping for kids aged 4 – 11 is just £35 (+booking fee) and if your little mosher is under 4, they can join you for free (Note: all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over the age of 18)! Campervan pitches are already on sale and these move very quickly, so pick yours up ASAP to avoid disappointment.
How to get to Bloodstock?
The official coach travel partner, Big Green Coach, has packages on sale. You can now secure your coach trip straight to the festival site with only a £10 deposit. Ditch the hassle of car parking, trains or transfers and let Big Green Coach take you and your camping gear straight to the festival from 21 departure locations across the UK. To guarantee your return seat and see where you can catch the coach, check their website. If you’re coming by train instead, you can also book their rail shuttle bus service, leaving from Lichfield train station to the site every few mins, for arrivals on Thursday and departures on Monday. Full info at the link.
Bloodstock will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 11th-14th August 2016. Keep up to date with the very latest info on their official sites at www.bloodstock.uk.com, Facebook or via Twitter
