Live Performances

Castle Rat look like future headliners at Bloodstock: review

By Rich Hobson Published 10 August 26

Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock

Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review

By Rich Hobson Published 10 August 26

Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock

Nevermore make a triumphant return to the UK: Bloodstock review

By Rich Hobson Published 9 August 26

The new line-up of Nevermore proves a fitting celebration of their legacy - and a hopeful new beginning

Bleed From Within just proved why they deserve to be given a chance to headline Bloodstock

By Stephen Hill Published 9 August 26

Scotland's premier metal export absolutely smash it on Bloodstock's main stage

Slaughter To Prevail pass their big Bloodstock test with flying colours (and lots of breakdowns)

By Stephen Hill Published 9 August 26

Slaughter To Prevail prove themselves worthy headliners with a crushingly heavy, fire-powered set at Bloodstock

Metal legends Sepultura are bowing out in style as they steal the show at Bloodstock 2026

By Stephen Hill Published 8 August 26

The Brazilian metal machine is on its final lap, and their incredible showing at Bloodstock might just be the set of the day

Lamb Of God are still setting the bar for live heavy metal as they crush it at Bloodstock

By Rich Hobson Published 8 August 26

With their third headlining slot at Bloodstock Festival, Lamb Of God are basically the house band by this point

Opeth's only UK gig of 2026 is an undeniable triumph: review

By Rich Hobson Published 7 August 26

Opeth, Paradise Lost and Katatonia in God's Own Country on Yorkshire Day? It's a match made in heaven