Bloodstock 2024 adds seven main stage bands including final headliner
It takes place from 8th to 11th August
Bloodstock Open Air 2024 has added seven more bands to the line-up including the third and final headliner.
Joining the previously confirmed bill-toppers Architects (Saturday) and Amon Amarth (Sunday), Swedish progressive metallers Opeth will headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday 9th August 2024.
Opeth’s performance at Catton Park will be their only UK show of 2024 and they’re calling on fans to help decide the setlist.
Commenting on the Bloodstock headline slot, vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt says, “I don’t remember how many times we’ve played the festival, but we do have fond memories from there. ‘Filling in’ for Heaven and Hell when RJD had passed is one. F---! Can’t remember a more emotional event on stage for us, to be honest.
“Anyhoooo, we’ll be there ‘rocking’ and ‘rolling’ in our own way, playing songs that you’ve chosen (apparently). Please be gentle. Right now I feel pretty far from being a ROCKER, as I’m writing this sat in my (favourite) greasy sweatpants, and my hair is greasier than ever. I’m working, you see. But I promise I’ll have a look in the mirror before we hit the stage.
“The band will be tight (that’s also a promise). I’ll sing OK (semi-promise). You’ll recognise the songs (I really have no idea, but you picked them!) and, we’ll be IN. THE. ZONE!
“All in all, providing the weather’s nice and the beer is cold, the possibilities for a magical night are rather decent. Wouldn’t you say? Hope to see (and hear) you there.”
Also newly confirmed for the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock on the Friday are Hatebreed (30th anniversary show) and Nervosa.
Crypta and Forbidden both rock the RJD Stage on Saturday 10th August, while Enslaved, Beast In Black and Forbidden all play on the Sunday.
Taking place at Catton Park in Derbyshire from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th August 2024, tickets to Bloodstock Open Air are on sale now RIGHT HERE.
There are less than 10% remaining of the standard Early Bird weekend tickets, priced at £165 (+ bkg fee). Once the discounted Early Bird allocation has gone, standard weekend tickets will increase in price to £185 (+ bkg fee).
With many more acts yet to be announced, bands previously confirmed across the weekend are Clutch, Malevolence, Rotting Christ, Korpiklaani, Unleash The Archers, Flogging Molly, Septic Flesh, Igorrr, Night Flight Orchestra, Hellripper, Green Lung and Infected Rain.
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