Festival Announcements

While large portions of the UK are cooing over the penguin in the John Lewis Christmas TV ad, over at BLOODSTOCK HQ, we prefer this little fella: If our SEPULTURA-listening friend is more your style too, BLOODSTOCK HQ have got your back, with three more crackin’ bands announced before the …

Hellfest have unleashed their second band announcement for next years festival! The second wave of bands has just been confirmed and we’re happy to add to our line-up the Americans from MASTODON and the crazy English guys from COCK SPARRER. Of course, Phil Anselmo will, as usually, be in Clisson …

The first two acts have been confirmed for next year’s Steelhouse Festival, which takes place at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm outside Ebbw Vale in south Wales on July 25 and 26. Y&T will fill the special guest slot on the Saturday evening, with Tyketto taking the same place on the Sunday. More …

Death Angel, Alestorm and Nuclear Assault are the first of eight bands to be confirmed for the first edition of the all new Dynamo Metalfest, which  takes place in Eindhoven on Saturday July 18. The brand new event will be a back to basics, one day event highlighting the best of homegrown and international heavy …

It’s the 1st December and that means Wacken Xmas Calendar is now online! The first bands revealed are STRATOVARIUS and ANGRA. Rember to check in daily here for new band annoucements and the daily question! Links: http://www.wacken.com https://www.facebook.com/WackenOpenAir.official https://twitter.com/Wacken

IMPERICON, the UK’s hottest and fastest-growing metal and hardcore festival is delighted to announce the addition of two new bands to its already impressive 2015 bill. The festival, which sold out last year and has cheaper tickets this year, is bringing together an uncompromisingly heavy lineup, adding THE GHOST INSIDE …

Early Bird Day Tickets for General Admission and VIP Admission Go Onsale On Friday 28th November 2014 Already confirmed Scorpions – UK exclusive show in 2015 Gregg Allman (of The Allman Brothers Band) – UK exclusive show in 2015 Camel – UK Festival exclusive show in 2015 Marillion – UK …

Gothenburg based IN FLAMES is confirmed to play at Tuska. In 2015 Tuska-festival will be held from 26th to 28th of June at Suvilahti, Helsinki. In Flames is one of the forefathers of death metal and Gothenburg based metal scene. Numerous world tours and 11 studioalbums under their belt the …

Reading & Leeds Festivals announce a UK FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE performance from Main Stage headliners METALLICA! also JAMIE T, PIERCE THE VEIL, WILKINSON LIVE, REFUSED, RUN THE JEWELS and MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA are the first of hundreds of exciting acts set to appear across the weekend! Reading & Leeds 2015 tickets now …

While everyone’s talking about Christmas approaching, BLOODSTOCK’s sights are firmly fixed on next August!  And what better way to roll into the festive season than to announce three more crackin’ bands for 2015’s premier heavy metal event. Thrash legends OVERKILL are set to grace the Ronnie James Dio stage.  With …

KISS have finally been officially confirmed as the final headliner for Download 2015. After the rumours and leaked posters from bassist Gene Simmons, the ‘hottest band in the world’ have finally taken their place on the bill as Sunday night headliners alongside Slipknot and Muse. It’s the band’s first UK festival …

Muse have been confirmed as the second headliners at Download Festival next year, topping the bill on the Saturday night. It is the rock trio’s debut appearance at the festival and naturally they’re looking forward to playing, saying “We’re really looking forward to Download. We’ve never played the festival before so it’s …

Hellfest have announced 128 bands for next years festival and the 3 Day tickets are now on sale ONLY on their  website and on the Digitick website. The price is the same than last year, 185 € (plus taxes and commission). SLIPKNOT, SCORPIONS, FAITH NO MORE, JUDAS PRIEST, ZZ TOP, …

Here we go again: the mighty cogs of Europe’s biggest rock and metal music festival are turning and the production line of epic live performances is thundering into life once more. Download 2015 is underway. And what a Friday headliner it has produced… The biggest, angriest monster of a metal …

Roadburn is very pleased to announce Wovenhand, Russian Circles, Wardruna, and a second Enslaved performance among the latest additions to the 20th edition line up of the festival which will take place in April 2015.  Wovenhand and Russian Circles are added to Thursday line up. Wovenhand’s incendiary performance at Roadburn …

Once again, DESERTFEST LONDON fired a crushing salvo of heaviness by adding eight more kickass bands to their 2015 lineup. FLOOR, KARMA TO BURN, BLACK PYRAMID, LO-PAN, THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX, AMULET, DESERT STORM and THE WOUNDED KINGS are consequently joining the party, which will take place on April 24-26th in …

Hellfest have released the following announcement regarding the 2015 tickets sales. “A little bit earlier than last year, the festival is glad to announce the reopening of the official ticketing system ! The sale (only for 3-day tickets) will begin on November the 17th at 6 PM, and ONLY on …

THE INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL has become a true black Easter tradition for metal fans, bands and music industry from all over the world with nearly 50 concerts every year since the start back in 2001. The festival offers exclusive concerts in unique surroundings with some of the best extreme metal …

It is our honour to announce that Anathema will headline the Sunday date of the 20th edition of Roadburn Festival, at the 013 venue on April 12, 2015 in Tilburg, The Netherlands, with a special performance that will span the innovative British band’s 25-year career, and include special guest appearances …

BLOODSTOCK’s early bird tickets are flying out the door in the wake of Halloween’s ROB ZOMBIE headline announcement, but festival HQ aren’t resting on their laurels, they’ve got even more bands ready to add on to the bill! British stoner/doom overlords, ORANGE GOBLIN are set for a main stage slot …