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"It’s a good omen that, prior to the band coming on, the entire field joins in unison to sing Ozzy Osbourne." Gojira's majestic set rounds off the greatest Bloodstock ever
By Stephen Hill published
From pre-show singalongs to a flawless showing by the band themselves, Gojira put on a set for the history books

"They have a fanbase so ardent that one fella has rocked up in a band-branded suit of armour." Heriot battle technical issues but eventually win big at Bloodstock
By Matt Mills published
One of the UK's most promising young metal bands put on a great show - but it wasn't without some hiccups

"Curious true metal fans who came to judge the 'pop punk' band have clearly been won over." Creeper's Bloodstock debut is a dramatic triumph
By Stephen Hill published
Creeper would have looked out of place on Bloodstock a few years ago. Today they feel right at home

"Machine Head live to defy expectations." Robb Flynn and co. conquer Bloodstock with an explosive, emotional headline set
By Rich Hobson published
Machine Head return to Bloodstock for an almighty Saturday night headline set

Lacuna Coil's Bloodstock set shows they are a band operating at the peak of their powers
By Merlin Alderslade published
30 years into their career, Lacuna Coil are writing some of their very best music - and putting on some of their best live shows

Orange Goblin just played their final ever UK festival show - and it was one hell of a goodbye
By Rich Hobson published
Orange Goblin commemorate their 30th - and final - year with a barnstorming final UK festival performance at Bloodstock

One big thing stopped Nailbomb's first UK show being a classic
By Stephen Hill published
Max Cavalera's Nailbomb show why they're so revered in the metal scene, even if sound gremlins scupper their momentum

The best artists to watch at London's fast-approaching All Points East festival
By Paul Brannigan published
All Points East festival returns to east London's Victoria Park this month, and, as usual, there's lots to get excited about across the coming weekends

"Do we have any glue sniffers in the house tonight?" Amid all the life-affirming scenes of wild collective euphoria, Oasis' superb fifth night at London's Wembley Stadium shows Liam and Noel Gallagher still have punk rock souls
By Paul Brannigan published
Thirty years on from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the reunited Oasis have never sounded better
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