Bloodstock 2020 issues coronavirus update

Plus they've added five more acts

Bloodstock 2020
Published 7th Apr 2020

Bloodstock Open Air 2020 has issued a statement about the status of this year’s festival in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Organisers have confirmed that, at the time of writing, the Catton Park metal extravaganza is still going ahead as planned this August and they will continue to keep fans updated about Bloodstock’s status.

Bloodstock HQ wrote: “In these unprecedented times and following the recent cancellation of Download Festival other May/June festivals, Bloodstock HQ wishes to reassure everyone that currently, Bloodstock 2020 event planning is proceeding with full care and attention, in order to bring you the best event yet to celebrate 20 Years of Bloodstock.

“The team are closely monitoring government guidelines and co-operating with the relevant authorities to assure the best and safest environment for our Bloodstockers, bands, staff, and site workers come August and will continue to keep you updated with any further developments.

“Bloodstock strongly hopes that life will be getting back to normal in four months’ time and by then, a heavy metal party with our friends will be just the good cheer that everyone needs.”

Bloodstock Open Air 2019

As well as clarifying the event position, Bloodstock has today added a further five acts to the line-up.

Finnish metallers Lost Society will open the Ronnie James Dio Stage on the Friday and Bideo Nasties join Saturday’s Sophie Lancaster stage bill.

Wolf Jaw, Grave Lines and Vexed have all grabbed a slot on the Sunday on the Sophie Stage.

Headlined by Devin Townsend (Friday), Behemoth (Saturday) and Judas Priest (Sunday), Bloodstock Open Air takes place at Catton Park in Derbyshire from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August 2020.

Also on the blockbuster line-up across the weekend are Saxon, Skindred, Diamond Head, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Hatebreed, Bury Tomorrow, The Night Flight Orchestra, Sylosis and many more.

Bloodstock 2019 in photos:

Parkway Drive headline Bloodstock 2019


Scorpions headline Bloodstock 2019


Dee Snider rocks Bloodstock 2019


Anthrax rock Bloodstock 2019


Ross The Boss and K.K. Downing


Ross The Boss and K.K. Downing


Queensrÿche at Bloodstock 2019 


Sabaton headline Bloodstock


Sabaton headline Bloodstock


Soulfly rock Bloodstock


The Wildhearts at Bloodstock


Parkway Drive headline Bloodstock 2019


Evil Scarecrow at Bloodstock


Thy Art Is Murder at Bloodstock


Batushka at Bloodstock 2019


Bloodstock Open Air 2019


Bloodstock Open Air 2019


Bloodstock Open Air 2019


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