News announced around 9pm, but here are the full details on that Bloodstock press release…
Bloodstock is thrilled to unveil their first 2016 headliner; Atlanta’s mighty beasts, Mastodon! They will headline the Saturday night at the Catton Park festival.
Loved and respected by critics, music fans, and their peers, this will be Mastodon’s first performance at Bloodstock! The band’s current album, Once More Round The Sun picked up stellar reviews on its release last year and landed at #10 on the UK album chart; their UK career high. The band are currently getting ready to play Knotfest in the US before heading out on tour with Judas Priest across the States. Check out their cat-tastic video for “Asleep In The Deep” below. Get up to speed with all things Mastodon over on their web site and facebook page.
Mastodon’s Troy Sanders comments:
Since day one, nobody has embraced Mastodon better than the UK has. Thank you for inviting us to our first festival headlining slot at Bloodstock 2016! We will not disappoint.
Stay tuned for more exciting Bloodstock news very soon! Headliner #2 also gets announced later this coming week!!
Bloodstock’s early bird weekend tickets with camping are on sale now, priced £120 (plus booking fee) from www.bloodstock.uk.com. Bloodstock prides itself on being family-friendly and welcomes rockers of all ages! A weekend ticket with camping for children aged 4 – 11 is just £35 (+booking fee), and if your little mosher is under 4, they can you for free (Note: all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over the age of 18). Campervan pitches are also already on sale and these move very quickly, so pick yours up ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Mastodon the bill with the previously announced Venom and Friday’s special guests, Behemoth who’ll be playing their album, The Satanist in full at Bloodstock 2016!
Bloodstock will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 11th-14th August 2016. Keep up to date with the very latest info on Bloodstock’s official sites on facebook and at www.bloodstock.uk.com, or on Twitter on @BLOODSTOCKFEST.
