By DJ Monk
The Wildhearts have been confirmed for this year’s iteration of Bloodstock, filling the Saturday afternoon main stage slot vacated by Code Orange, who recently had to cancel their entire run of European shows.
Another act stepping into the Bloodstock breach, this time on the Sophie Lancaster stage, are Glasgow gloomsters Lotus Eater, who replace Shvpes, who also have had to pull out of the event.
The final four acts appearing on the Jagermeister stage also have been confirmed: Pemphigoid and Black Falcon will both play on the smallest stage on the Saturday, while Crimson Tusk and Jackals Backbone fill out the Sunday bill.
Rounding out proceedings are the last tranche of acts to have earned slots on the New Blood stage, via the Metal 2 The Masses competition. Death By Ki, Gaia, Xero and Midnight Prophecy will all play on the Friday, while Grief Ritual, Voltunas, Empire Warning, Voidlurker and Stormcast will appear on the Saturday. Finally, Fractions and Leadrobot have been added to Sunday’s line-up.
Bloodstock takes place at Catton Park, Derbyshire over the weekend of 8 -11 August. All relevant details and important information can be found at www.bloodstock.uk.com – and look out for our Über Rockin’ Guide to the must see acts, coming next weekend!