Archives for /2008
Metal 2 The Masses The Winners
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 09:44 on Monday, 07 Jul 2008
Bloodstock's Webmaster has come out of his darkened room after forgoing the need to eat, sleep and more interesting pastimes as he has slaved through and cross referenced EVERY vote cast in the Metal 2 The Masses competition. What would have taken a mere mortal until the 2012 Olympics to establish, our Virtual Voting Vanquisher has removed all the dodgy ones and at last can publish the results. As there are always more losers than winners, this has been a thankless task (but thanks anyway) and for those of you who feel tired, emotional or aggrieved at the outcome...............there's always 2009. Read more
Bloodstock Release Day Tickets Through Hmv
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 11:15 on Friday, 04 Jul 2008
Bloodstock - the UK's Premier Metal Festival has extended their established union with the UK'S most recognised High Street Music Retailer MHV with an announcement that DAY Tickets will be available in 40 of their stores Nationwide. Read more
Bloodstock Open Air Unleash Day Tickets
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 23:19 on Tuesday, 01 Jul 2008
Due to an overwhelming request for day tickets, Bloodstock Open Air has announced the sale of a limited number of day tickets for this year¹s festival. Read more
Bloodstock Unsigned
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 17:15 on Tuesday, 01 Jul 2008
Applications now closed. The Bloodstock Unsigned Stage (in the Scuzz Underground Marquee) and Lava Stage (in the GH3 Marquee) have received record amounts of the finest unsigned and underground bands - we could have done Festivals every week with the quality and quantity you guys sent us! We just kept extending the deadline to make sure we definitely got the best metal out there. And this year....we sure have. Any submissions from here on in will only be considered for 2009 and any initiatives we may have between Festivals. We've got amazing line ups for both stages - featuring bands, djs, metal karaoke, Guitar Hero 3 competition and yep, lots more. So just keep checking out the site for regular updates. You'll find BOA HQ on the contacts page or submit via email to lee@bloodstock.uk.com and clive@bloodstock.uk.com marking the subject line "BOA Unsigned - (and your band name)". Read more
Soulfly Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 12:24 on Tuesday, 24 Jun 2008
The Bloodstock team are delighted to announce that Brazilian metallers SOULFLY have been added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2008. Read more
Overkill Show In London
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 14:47 on Monday, 23 Jun 2008
Long overdue their return to UK soil, A MUST 4 MUSIC is proud to announce that following their appearance at Bloodstock Open Air, New Jersey metal legends OVERKILL will make their first UK headline appearance in SIX YEARS, bringing the full ferocity of the Overkill live experience to the Islington Academy in London on 18/8/08. Tickets are available now through the Bloodstock store and www.ticketweb.co.uk , and promises to be “one hell of a neck-wrecker†as the band once again stamp their authority on the UK audience in support of their latest album, “immortalis†Read more
Bloodstock Guitar Hero Ilkeston Produces First Wild Card
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 14:35 on Sunday, 15 Jun 2008
Adam Gregory ( Bloodstock ), with second place winner Matthew Gough and Rob Swain (Zebra Muzik ) Read more
Guitar Hero 3 Comes To Zebra Muzik In Ilkeston
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 19:04 on Friday, 13 Jun 2008
Yes it's true - the international phenomenon that is Guitar Hero 3 is coming to the Zebra Muzik shop in Ilkeston . Read more
Bloodstock Goes Swanky
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 11:55 on Friday, 13 Jun 2008
June 13th will see the release of a very limited number of VIP tickets for this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival. VIP ticket holders will be able to enjoy private food and bar facilities, private washrooms and access to the VIP area, with a special access pass - and a limited edition Bloodstock wallet for beer money. Read more
Praying Mantis Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 19:42 on Tuesday, 03 Jun 2008
PRAYING MANTIS Read more
Bloodstock Unsigned Metal 2 The Masses Voting Now Open
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 16:34 on Saturday, 31 May 2008
Voting for the UK wide initiative Metal 2 The Masses has opened. Bloodstock was inundated with venues wanting to host their own heats in order to put forward 4 bands to represent their area. All the voters have to do is go to the forum page on www.bloodstock.uk.com and click on the unsigned section and well, basically...vote for the band of your choice at each venue. From over 50 venue applicants we selected hosts at Alton, Birmingham, Derby, Glasgow, Kent and Swindon. Each of these partner venues held several heats over March, April and May to find the best Metal bands in and around their county. Read more
Napalm Death Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 17:35 on Tuesday, 27 May 2008
NAPALM DEATH Read more
Guitar Hero 3 Comes To The Barfly Cambridge
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 21:26 on Friday, 23 May 2008
Yes it's true - the international phenomenon that is Guitar Hero 3 is coming to the Barfly Cambridge. Read more
Bloodstock Moves Up A Stage
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 23:18 on Thursday, 22 May 2008
Stuart Galbraith and Paul Gregory Read more
Destruction Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 16:58 on Tuesday, 20 May 2008
DESTRUCTION The Bloodstock team are pleased to announce that German thrash legends DESTRUCTION have been added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2008. Read more
