With Bloodstock 2021 well under way, the festival is thrilled to already be looking ahead and announcing a swathe of bands for the 2022 event, which is set to take place on 11th-14th August 2022 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. Predict a whole load of fighting between our crew between now and next August for who attends and covers next year’s festival based on these bands…
Headlining one of the days (tbd) on the Ronnie James Dio main stage will be mighty groove metal overlords, Lamb of God! Frontman Randy Blythe comments:
It’s been way too long since we’ve rocked the festivals of Merry Olde – what better way to announce our return than a headliner slot at Bloodstock? Until then, pack your wellies and stay safe, England – Lamb of God (and Roger Brilliant) will see you Summer 2022!
In the meantime, remind yourself of their awesomeness with “Walk With Me In Hell” from their 2013 debut Bloodstock headline set.
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Saturday’s main stage headliner will be the previously announced, King Diamond-fronted, heavy metal icons Mercyful Fate, who roll over a year after global issues prevented their appearance at this year’s festival. The band tell expounds:
Mercyful Fate comes to Bloodstock… this will be a dangerous meeting you don’t want to miss. King Diamond says, “This time we are going to bring the Devil himself!
The remaining main stage headliner is yet to be revealed. Place your bets now!
Also landing main stage slots across the weekend are:
- Philip H Anselmo & the Illegals playing their Pantera set
- Dimmu Borgir
- Testament
- Exodus
- Black Dahlia Murder
- GWAR
- Bury Tomorrow
- Sacred Reich
- Life of Agony
- Butcher Babies
- Vio-Lence
- Bloodywood.
Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage, headlining Thursday night are The Night Flight Orchestra and closing out Sunday night will be Static X, in their only UK show of 2022. Also landing a slot across the weekend are Heathen.
Stay tuned for more band announcements soon!
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Early bird weekend camping tickets are available at the on-site box office across the duration of the 2021 event, then will go on sale online at 9am Monday 16th August, priced at £135 (+ booking fee) from the ticket store, as well as Serpents Lair VIP tickets, child tickets, and camper van es (which always sell out very quickly, so don’t snooze if you’re after one).
Bloodstock will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 11th-14th August 2022.
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