WINTER GATHERING
Be part of BLOODSTOCK history!! Will you be one of the very first to bear witness to BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING this December?! This brand new, one-day edition of the premier heavy metal summer weekender is set to debut this festive season on 6th December 2025. Raising the roof at the fabled KK’s Steelmill in Wolverhampton, this not-to-be-missed headbanger’s extravaganza will begin at 2pm in order to pack in as much high quality metal as possible.
BLOODSTOCK are proud to announce the main stage headliner will be none other than legendary Swedish doom metal fiends CANDLEMASS. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the epic five-piece are still taking stages by storm at festivals across the globe. Look out for their awesome upcoming Black Star EP, slated for release in May 2025.
CANDLEMASS share, “Candlemass are proud to be part of the Bloodstock Winter Gathering! We have always felt welcome on British soil and we’re excited to be there once again and deliver our special brand of Swedish Doom Metal! See you all soon… Love you!!”
Joining CANDLEMASS will be very special guests British thrashers VENOM INC, plus hilarious extreme metallers RAISED BY OWLS, Scottish speed freaks HELLRIPPER, thrashcore mainstays TORTURED DEMON, and Welsh heavy hitters KING KRAKEN. But that’s not all! BLOODSTOCK'S WINTER GATHERING will also have a second stage for your aural delight, headlined by theatrical devil’s RED METHOD, powerful metalcore act THUUM, and Mancunian thrashers HELLBEARER, plus artist signing sessions, DJ sets, and more still to be announced.
VENUE INFORMATION
DATE: Saturday 6th December 2025
DOORS: 14:00 SHOW START 15:00
ADDRESS
KK's Steel Mill, Frederick Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 4DU
PARKING
Church Lane Car Park - 150 spaces - £2.00 all day - Church Lane, WV2 4BT
Plus plenty of free on street parking around venue - Thomas St, Poutney St, Dobbs St, Bell Place
Please remember not to leave any valuables on display!
TRAIN STATION
KK's Steel Mill is approximately 15–20-minute walk from Wolverhampton Train Station.
ACCESSIBILITY
Level Access is provided. We also have a raised viewing platform for those presenting the relevant symbol on the Access Card (please note, space is limited). Once you have purchased your general admission ticket, please email info@kkssteelmill.co.uk (with your access card details and proof of ticket purchase) to secure your platform position. Again, please note, these positions are limited.
We offer free Essential Companion ticket to those with a +1 symbol on their access card. To enquire about Essential Companion tickets, please email info@kkssteelmill.co.uk
REFRESHMENTS
Food available at all shows from KK's Snack Bar which includes burgers/hot dogs, snacks plus vegan option. There is also a takeaway just across the road called Jacks - https://www.jackscafe.co.uk
CLOAKROOM
The venue can look after your belongings for £1 an item
PAYMENTS
The venue bars and amenities accept cash, card & contactless payments.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Open to anyone 14 years or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
