Metalheads, brace yourselves — Bloodstock Open Air is back this August, once again transforming the peaceful grounds of Catton Park into a thunderous haven for all things heavy. Known for its no-compromise celebration of extreme music, Bloodstock remains the UK’s leading independent metal festival, and the 2025 edition is shaping up to be a brutal one.
Bloodstock continues its tradition of pulling in genre giants topping the bill.
Metal titans Trivium bring their signature blend of thrash, metalcore, and melodic precision to Bloodstock 2025, promising a high-octane set packed with anthems and technical firepower.
Machine Head return to Bloodstock with their trademark blend of groove-laden thrash and searing intensity, ready to ignite the pit with a career-spanning set of pure metal carnage.
French heavyweights Gojira descend on Bloodstock with their colossal riffs, atmospheric depth, and eco-conscious fury, delivering a set that’s as crushingly heavy as it is spiritually transcendent.
Bloodstock 2025 goes deep with metal’s best and brightest. Other must-sees include: Lacuna Coil, August Burns Red, Creeper, Static X, Thrown, Lowdown, Fortune Teller, Neon Fly, and many many more! Plus, winners of the Metal 2 The Masses competition get their shot at the New Blood Stage — proof that Bloodstock stays true to its underground roots.
Beyond the music, Bloodstock is famous for its friendly atmosphere, real ale bar, heavy metal market, and 24-hour campsite chaos. Whether you’re a corpse-painted diehard or a curious newcomer, it’s a community-driven experience you won’t forget.
Add in the stunning rural backdrop, a stacked bill across multiple stages, and the promise of discovering your new favourite band at 1pm on the Sophie Stage, and it’s clear:Bloodstock is a pilgrimage for the faithful.
From blackened blasts to melodic moments, Bloodstock is where UK metal lives and breathes. Get your ticket, pack your boots, and prepare for 3 days of pure sonic fury.