Bloodstock is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP Stage this August.
EMP declare, “After last year’s success, we are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership again with Bloodstock 2025! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and exclusive content in the lead-up to the festival. As Europe’s #1 for music, films & TV, gaming merchandise & alt fashion, EMP is honoured to be part of the UK’s biggest independent Metal Festival once again and can’t wait to forces with Bloodstock to make history on the EMP Stage!”
A powerhouse mix of fresh faces and underground favourites, these bands represent the fierce diversity and raw energy of the UK and European metal scene.
Get to know the bands who’ll be igniting the EMP Stage:
ing Friday’s bill:
DESOLATOR – High-speed, high-impact thrash from Yorkshire, proudly flying the old-school flag.
LUST RITUAL – A doom-laden descent into occult ceremony, invoking heaviness with haunting atmosphere.
INSIDIOUS VOID – Belfast death metal trio unleashing old-school brutality with fresh venom.
SHRIKE – Ambient, orchestral, and utterly epic, if you like cinematic metal this band is for you!
HELLDOWN – South Wales thrash newcomers combining aggression and precision in lethal doses.
Added to Saturday’s line-up:
CROWN SOLACE – Scottish symphonic metalheads boasting soaring vocals and cinematic grandeur.
check out our review of their recent Glasgow show!)
BAD SMELL – Raw, no-frills metal that hits like a pub brawl.
THRASHIST REGIME – Aberdeen’s thrash commandos bringing riff-fuelled chaos with a punk edge.
RITES TO RUIN – Classic metal stylings from a band built for festival stages.
Livening up Sunday’s proceedings:
THE FIVE HUNDRED – Nottingham’s melodic metalcore juggernauts, fresh off a sold-out show at Rescue Rooms and riding high with their latest blistering single.
Z MACHINE – Sax-driven Sheffield heavyweights blending groove and innovation – perfect for Bloodstockers with adventurous ears.
MAATKARE – Metal warriors bringing Egyptian history and mythos to life with fierce riffs and empowering presence.
ORME – Hertfordshire’s slowest power trio, dealing in drone, sludge, and tectonic-level heaviness.
PHON – Worcester’s heavy sludge/grunge trio delivering thick riffs and angsty hooks.
Known for championing emerging artists and killer festival style, EMP returns to Bloodstock with some special offers…
WANT TO WIN WEEKEND TICKETS?
EMP is giving you the chance to win a highly sought after, sold out pair of full weekend tickets to Bloodstock! Head here for how to enter and the action this summer!
GET BLOODSTOCK READY!
To celebrate 2025’s partnership, EMP is helping fans gear up with a 20% discount at their online store. Whether you need band tees, boots, or camping essentials, just use the code BOA20 at checkout and get 20% off your order (minimum spend £39.99).
Head to EMP UK and stock up now!
T&C: 20% off / MOV £39.99. Valid until 21.05.2025. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional codes. Only redeemable once per customer. After entering the code, the discount will be automatically deducted from your shopping basket. Books, media, tickets, Rammstein, Die Ärzte, Die Toten Hosen, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Broilers, New Balance, Böhse Onkelz, Funko Pop!, vouchers & items that include a donation in the price are excluded from the promotion.
us for the UK’s most spectacular weekend of metal and mayhem with your mates this August – and discover the future of metal live on the EMP Stage!
