King Creature were one of our highlights at this year’s Bloodstock Festival. They had the packed tent moving in a fist-pumping and headbanging delight, ensuring a growing collection of new fans. Photography: John Inglis Bloodstock “was fantastic,” the band told us. “An amazing turnout and an amazing reception. We couldn’t have …

Bloodstock Open Air, the biggest of Metal salutes to you. You kept the faith and endured more uncertainty than has been experienced before, and a constant shifting and swapping of the lineup right up to the start with no let up even during the festival itself. Words: Liz Medhurst Photography: …

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 for air, and maybe a bit of Rob Halford’s Hails and Horn Halford Ale, launched this weekend over …

We are settled in for a very heavy Saturday night, exactly as it ought to be. Words: Liz Medhurst Photography: John Inglis First of the evening bands is Paradise Lost, who are revisiting Draconian Times, their 1995 classic, which has been re-issued on vinyl for its quarter-century anniversary. The band …

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 Medhurst Photography: John Inglis Looking back, there was so much to pack in last night. In between the …

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 illustrious Metal creations from various artists. Words: Liz Medhurst Photography: John Inglis Bespoke artwork It’s always a delight …

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 the travel restrictions. Apart from all being from the UK, we know nothing about them, apart from they’ve …

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 tickets, but only until September, so it is recommended to get your tickets early for next year’s …

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 Medhurst Photography: John Inglis Acid Reign Acid Reign followed, treating us to a high energy set packed …

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 layoff. It’s all coming back to us quickly, though, and the adrenaline from the excitement of being back …