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We brought you the first announcement for Bloodstock 2026, so it only felt right to keep you updated with the fresh wave of bands just announced!

Introduction

Bloodstock turns 25 next year, and the planners really are going for it! With a new drop of 27 bands heavy metal lovers need to pay attention. The line up is already shaping up to be something extra special. With Heavy Metal legends, fresh blood and cult heroes the line up is looking amazing.

For the first time ever the Ronnie James Dio stage is going to be open on the Thursday! Tickets for early bird, campervan and VIP have already gone. While 90% of weekend tickets have already been sold, if you really want to go I’d grab that ticket NOW. Here are the freshly announced bands for you to take a look at.

Thursday

Saxon

Headlining the opening night are true legends in the space. With endless anthems expected what a way to kick off the festivals 25th year.

Evil Scarecrow

Making sure that people are paying attention will be Evil Scarecrow with their theatrical and crazy performance.

Heavysaurus

Heavysaurus are back and ready to bring their family friendly metal to the masses.

Friday

Skynd

Bringing industrial darkness, tinged with true crime. (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Party Cannon

Slam death , most likely to crazy lengths too! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Battlesnake

If you’re a fan of rock n roll and theatrics, then this is the band for you! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Excrementory Grindfuckers

Unleash the finest German grindcore. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Hidden Intent

Full throttle and showing everyone how Aussie thrash is done! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Sellsword

Bringing helmets, swords and most importantly riffs! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Neckbreaker

These live up to their name, watch at your own risk! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Seething Akira

Mixing electronic vibes with nu-core. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Hammer

Swinging hard and heavy! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Saturday

Inhuman Nature

Rampaging through with mental aggression of the crossover variety. (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Stampin Ground

Showcasing exactly why they are a hardcore icon. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Urne

Multi genre goodness! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Celestial Sanctuary

Summoning the death old school with all its savagery. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Viking Skull

Swagger in with groove heavy riffs. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Bound In Fear

Making sure that everyones souls are crushed with downtempo brutality! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Imperium

Hit you in the jaw with technical groove! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Froglord

Proving that amphibians hop straight into the heavier side of all things doom. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Sunday

Kittie

Making their long awaited bloodstock debut. Fans of alt-metal, especially of the Canadian variety are going to be happy! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Castle Rat

Will make sure that even if the weather is hot that the mood is drenched… with doom! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Graphic Nature

Making sure to continue to push boundaries and never say die attitude! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Bootyard Bandits

Galloping in on their wild west metal steed! (Ronnie James Dio Stage)

Mushroomhead

Not only wear masks but bring industrial metal with them! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Dream State

Deliver the alt-rock big melodies that people are bound to love! (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

Trivax

Close out the day with fire and fury. (Sophie Lancaster Stage)

There are plenty more bands yet to be announced! Don’t miss out grab your tickets now!

All info and images provided by Cosa Nostra PR.