Despite the pandemic and festivals having to cancel or postpone, Bloodstock Open Air continue to add to this years line up with another batch of HEAVY…
VENOM PRISON are set to crush a Friday slot on the Ronnie James Dio main stage.
The band tell us, “Venom Prison are honoured to be invited to play at the legendary Bloodstock Festival again, having first appeared at the 2017 edition. This will be our first show in nearly two years since the world was shut down by the pandemic. We can’t wait to step out on stage again and cause utter destruction. See you in the pit.” The group are hard at work on their next studio album, the first for new label, Century Media.
For a hint of what’s to come, watch ‘Slayer Of Holofernes’, from their recent ‘Primeval’ release.
New UK hardcore squad, BORSTAL, featuring Nick Barker (ex-Cradle of Filth, Brujeria) on drums, promise a punishing opening to proceedings on Saturday’s main stage.
Just the thing to sort out your Friday night bangover! The band released their debut EP, ‘At Her Majesty’s Pleasure’ just two weeks ago via 4Family Records. Check out the video for ‘Vicious Circles’, below:
On the Sophie Lancaster stage front, BLOODYWOOD has, unfortunately, had to postpone their appearance at BLOODSTOCK, but we look forward to welcoming them in 2022! As such, their Friday night headline slot will be filled by the mighty NAPALM DEATH!
Having recently renewed their record deal with Century Media, the grindcore legends are set to see some of their ample catalogue re-released on vinyl.
Snagging Friday spots on the Sophie stage are Cornish rockers KING CREATURE and melodic/power metal beasts, PRIMITAI. Adding to the Saturday Sophie affray are Southampton crew TERRA IV and steamrolling into Sunday’s lineup are Leicester metal five-piece, INTERNAL CONFLICT.
BLOODSTOCK 2021 takes place at Catton Park, Derbyshire from 11th-15th August 2021. For more info, click to here.
Oran O’Beirne
www.overdrive.ie 2021
