Bloodstock Open Air

12 to 14 August, Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire

Bands to watch: Devin Townsend Project, Exodus, Immortal, Morbid Angel, At The Gates, Wintersun

Since its rather modest one-stage inception in 2005, Bloodstock Open Air has quickly made its name as a dyed-in-the-wool metal festival for true believers. Now operating three stages over three days, this year’s line-up sees some incredible guitar bands taking to the stage.

There’s a rare UK appearance from legendary Norwegian black metallers Immortal, Devin Townsend (interviewed in TG215) will be dropping by, At The Gates are re-reunited and power metal wunderkinds Wintersun will be showcasing more rakes than the Chelsea Flower Show.

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