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Bloodstock 2021 / Sunday, A good day when Diamond Head are in the house

All Hail To The Priest! 50 Heavy Metal Years! That’s later on, though. The bill for today is an embarrassment of riches. We are diving in headfirst, only stopping to come up...

Bloodstock 2021 / A heavy Saturday night, exactly as it ought to be

We are settled in for a very heavy Saturday night, exactly as it ought to be.Words: Liz MedhurstPhotography: John InglisFirst of the evening bands is Paradise Lost, who are revisiting Draconian Times,...

Bloodstock 2021 / Saturday, Wargasm and Malevolence blast the rain clouds away

We are on a bit of a high here this afternoon. Bloodstock Friday topped us up with all of the natural happy chemicals that only live Metal in abundance can provide.Words: Liz...

Bloodstock 2021 / Rock and Metal Museum – The RAM Gallery

Another Bloodstock institution is the Rock and Metal museum, aka The RAM Gallery. It’s a beautiful opportunity to see the sublime fantasy artwork of festival founder Paul Gregory alongside a selection of...

Bloodstock 2021 / Friday evening – Devin Townsend a completely worthy headliner

Things are hotting up here. There's a lot of talk about headliner Devin Townsend and what his set will comprise. Devin had to put together a completely new band to get around...

Bloodstock 2022 / Seventeen bands announced for next years BOA

Lamb Of God and Mercyful Fate are two headliners announced for next years Bloodstock festival, to be held between the 11th and 14th August 2022 at Catton Park.VAT remains at 5% on...

Bloodstock 2021 / Friday afternoon, a giant canvas in this open-air theatre

The main stage is holding out well under the battering it is taking from this afternoon’s bands. Svalbard, under the direction of Serena Cherry, cut through the sunshine with direct brutality.Words: Liz...

Bloodstock 2021 / Lawnmower Deth, sleep, breakfast, King Creature and Friday PM

No lie-ins here. It’s a super early start but worth it. There are a few creaking muscles in the media tent as everyone discovers that our festival legs haven’t sustained the long...

Exclusive: Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid joins Donna Cannone on Nothing To Do

The new single from Donna Cannone, Nothing To Do, has been released today at MetalTalk. The band features Bjorn Strid from The Night Flight Orchestra and Soilwork, as well as two former...

Metallica / Eight episode podcast to celebrate The Black Album

The Metallica Podcast has been launched, with Volume One set to cover The Black Album. Each weekly episode will look at the legacy of, and stories behind, the best selling album in...

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