Band Line Up 2015

Winners of the competition run between Delain, Metal Hammer and Bloodstock we are proud to welcome We Are The catalyst.  

Since their formation in late 2012, Sweden's We Are The Catalyst have been establishing themselves as one of Europe's most exciting and compelling musical acts. 

Their debut EP, Panem Et Circenses, was a critical and fan favorite, earning the band spots on several major soundtracks and video airplay in over 20 countries. Considering their pedigree, this shouldn't come as a surprise. Principal members Cat Fey and Kenny Boufadene spent years touring with the metal act One Without (sharing bills with Dead By April, Katatonia, and more as well as releasing albums on Lifeforce Records) and have channeled their skills and passion into We Are The Catalyst.

The new release, Monuments, tops everything we've come to expect from WATC. Released worldwide by Seven13 Music, it hits harder, it soars higher, and it cuts just a little bit deeper. Case in point is their new single for "Don't You Worry Child," a blunt assessment of the heartbreaking truths surrounding child abuse in the world and the steps that we can all take to help end this terrible affliction.

The "Don't You Worry Child" video is a kick straight to the heart of the viewer that will be felt in the pit of the stomach and tug on the heart strings of viewers far and wide. The video begins with a sincere address by none other than Jerry Springer, asking viewers to show their support for "Don't You Worry Child," as all profits from the single will go to The Fostering Network and helping children in need find loving homes.

The band are currently enjoying increasing radio play across the globe following the successful tour of China which saw them headlining the SOTX Planet Stage at the Shanghai Festival with over 100,000 in attendance. 

Newly signed to booking agent Red Lion Music in Europe, The band are currently planning tours for 2015 / 2016. The band are also writing new material for their next album due for release in 2016.

“We (We Are The Catalyst) are incredibly excited and honoured to have been chosen to open up for Delain in Birmingham on the 23rd of October. To then discover we have been selected to play Bloodstock is truly mind-blowing.   In particular knowing that Delain, Metal Hammer and Bloodstock themselves picked us to perform is very humbling indeed. 

To be the one band picked to play Bloodstock, from what we are sure was some very stiff competition, is again simply amazing. 

Thank you to everyone involved for such an incredible opportunity for us to do what we do best!”