Bloodstock reveals Thursday night plans

By Scott Munro
( Metal Hammer )
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Those arriving at Bloodstock early will have the chance to see 5 bands play on the Sophie Lancaster Stage

Fans at last year's Bloodstock
(Image credit: Katja Ogrin - Getty)

Bloodstock organisers have revealed the entertainment for those arriving at the site on Thursday, August 9.

The UK festival will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, on August 9-12, with artists including Judas Priest, Gojira, Nightwish, Fozzy, Doro Pesch, Orphaned Land, At The Gates, Alestorm, Cannibal Corpse and Conjurer all previously confirmed.

Now five bands have been announced for the Sophie Lancaster Stage on the Thursday night, providing live music for those arriving early to pitch their tents.

Arkona, Bloodshot Dawn, Skiltron, Fire Red Empress and Hundred Year Old Man will all play, setting the tone for the weekend of musical mayhem.

Meanwhile, Bloodstock’s Metal 2 The Masses grand finals are now underway, supporting regional venues and giving local bands the opportunity to grab a spot on the festival’s Newblood Stage. Find a list of dates below.

Get everything you need to know about Bloodstock on our festival page.

Scott Munro
Scott Munro

Scott looks after and updates Louder’s online buyer’s guides and also scouts out the best deals for music fans from every corner of the internet. He's spent more than 28 years in newspapers and magazines as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014, where he wrote extensively about rock, metal, prog and more, before moving to the eCommerce team full-time in 2020. Scott has previous written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to video games, travel and whisky.