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Bloodstock 2011 Huge Success 2012 Tickets On Sale Now
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 09:24 on Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR saw it’s most successful year yet as over 10,900 metalheads descended on CATTON HALL last weekend. From the moment THE DEFILED struck their first note, opening the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage on the Friday, it was clear the assembled army of headbangers were in for a hell of a weekend. Whether it was the metal thrashing madness of the likes of FORBIDDEN, KREATOR and EXODUS, the brutality of MORBID ANGEL, AT THE GATES and NAPALM DEATH or plain ol heavy metal from international heavyweights such as RHAPSODY OF FIRE, HAMMERFALL and WOLF, all in attendance were treated to a veritable metal banquet, crowned by headline sets from MOTORHEAD, WASP and IMMORTAL - who brought their full pyro show to the UK for the first time in history, and commented: Read more
Meet 2 World Renowned Fantasy Artists This Weekend
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 14:08 on Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011
The Bloodstock team are pleased to announce that world renowned Fantasy Artist Mark Wilkinson and Bloodstock founder Paul Raymond Gregory will be at the Rock Society Tent for an hour or two this weekend to chat with anyone who has appreciation for the legendary album covers these two artists have bestowed on us over very many years. Read more
Bloodstock Supports Teenage Cancer Trust
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 09:13 on Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011
Bloodstock is very happy to announce that this year’s official charity is Teenage Cancer Trust. Read more
Bloodstock Mobile App Now Available
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 19:45 on Monday, 08 Aug 2011
This years new app is now available for download for iPhone and Android and we have added more functionality and more money saving offers this year making the app better to use and better value. Read more
2010 Dvd Now Released
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 09:52 on Tuesday, 02 Aug 2011
For those who really can’t wait for the taste of BLOODSTOCK, and need an earlier fix, the long awaited 2010 DVD is now on sale in the Bloodstock store! Featuring exclusive footage from the 2010 event, “INTO THE SNAKEPIT - BOA 2010” features live performances from the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage, including the likes of FEAR FACTORY, GOJIRA, CATHEDRAL, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, BLOODBATH, EDGUY, RAGE and many more, as well select tracks from the NEW BLOOD stage. Read more
2011 Bloodstock Merch On Sale Now To Collect On Site
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 09:46 on Tuesday, 02 Aug 2011
BLOODSTOCK can now reveal details of their new buy now - collect on site scheme, for the 2011 merchandise. In order to ensure you get the size and design you want before they sell out, you are now able to order online and pick exactly what you want, and collect once you are on site at the festival. To check out the awesome array of this years merch, including this year’s special edition “Winged Demon” design, CLICK HERE to go to the bloodstock Merch store. Read more
Beholder To Close Proceedings On Thursday Night
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 01:04 on Tuesday, 02 Aug 2011
Since their triumphant main stage show in 2009 British Metallers BEHOLDER have gone from strength to strength with a string of UK and European dates and sales of their debut album “The Awakening” being given a major thumbs up by both media and fans alike. But now BEHOLDER are back and with the proposed release of their second album late in 2011 they’re looking to tear up the Sophie Stage. Read more
Buying Your Bloodstock 2011 Tickets Online And At The Festival Gate
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 11:19 on Saturday, 30 Jul 2011
If you are still to Buy your Bloodstock Metal Festival tickets online through the Bloodstock Store, you can right up until the day itself and over the weekend , any tickets purchased on or after Thursday 4th August 2011 online will Not Be Posted out to your home or work address, they will need to be collected on the Bloodstock festival gate !!!! Read more
Metal 2 The Masses 2011 Tour Huge Success
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 00:46 on Friday, 29 Jul 2011
With the Metal 2 The Masses roadshow hot footing its way round England, Wales, Scotland and Norway covering over 3,500 road miles, several flights and countless over priced service station coffee’s - the journey is nearing its conclusion. Read more
Getting To Bloodstock Big Green Coach Packages Car Sharing Info
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 22:41 on Sunday, 24 Jul 2011
With just two weekends to go before BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR it’s time to start planning your travel to the mighty metal metropolis. Read more
Bloodstock Evil Scarecrow And Mortad Join Line Up
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 17:51 on Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011
With just four weekend separating you from the multitude of mighty metal that is BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR, organizers reveal some more additions to the 2011 line up. Read more
Beer Festival At Bloodstock Vip Style
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 08:37 on Sunday, 17 Jul 2011
For those of you camping VIP Style your certainly in for a treat as the ‘Serpent’s Lair’ bar will be providing an even bigger range of real ales and real ciders this year following last years success and demand for even more choice. Over 50 beers and ciders will be available in VIP for the fans delights. Read more
Challenge 25 Introduced Across Bloodstock Bars
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 08:31 on Sunday, 17 Jul 2011
If you are fortunate enough to look under the age of 25 then you will be asked by the bar staff to produce some form of i.d to confirm you are 18 or over. You will only need to do this once as the bar staff will then give you a wristband that you can show for the remainder of the weekend. Accepted ID is a passport, driving license (with photo) or the government’s proof of age scheme card – www.pass-scheme.org.uk Read more
Grab A Copy Of This Months Terrorizer For A Bloodstock Packed Preview
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 08:44 on Wednesday, 13 Jul 2011
This months editon of Terrorizer is packed full of BLOODSTOCK including an in-depth interview with TOM G WARRIOR on the gritty implosion of Celtic Frost to last year’s triumphant arrival of TRIPTYKON. Plus a jam packed Bloodstock preview including MORBID ANGEL, AT THE GATES, IHSAHN, CORONER and what they think to playing the undisputed Metal King of UK festivals. And for all the budding musicians among us, the genius DEVIN TOWNSEND gives a lesson on modal riffing! Read more
The Vikings Are Coming
Posted by Jennifer Coleman in Bloodstock News at 12:07 on Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011
Boosting an already formidable lineup, over on the New Blood stage we are pleased to welcome the second batch of breaking metal acts to bring the noise and with the Metal 2 The Masses travelling to Norway – prepare for the invasion of the Vikings!! – Bands include the following Uburen (Nor), Decimation, Cryostorm, Bludvera, Candid Iniquity, Zombie Militia, Soulsphere Pure Negative. Read more
