Blimey, is it really only a matter of weeks before we all start packing again for the UK’s most brutal metal gathering set in the quiet ..“Cough... not for long” and picturesque village of Catton in the heart of England - BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Well now’s the time to also keep your ears and eyes well and truly open... pay attention or you’ll miss out. Over the next few weeks we’ll be shouting from many heavy metal roof tops belonging to the likes of Scuzz TV, Metal Hammer, Terrorizer, Rock Radio and many of your other favourite music mags, radio and TV music channels offering up some mighty prizes in celebration of another amazing Bloodstock festival experience. We’ve got a staggering number of X-box and play station consoles including Guitar Hero games and the Guitar Hero Metallica World Tour kits up for grabs. We also thought that for those Bloodstock virgins with no prior experience ... we’d put together a video teaser to give you a taste of what’s to come. Check out the latest Bloodstock youtube.

Don’t forget to keep tuning in to our mighty Podcasters Mongo, Gimli, Angel of Metal and Mike/aka Prozz who have been embraced by an army of listeners – break yourselves in gently boys and girls – go to www.bloodstock.podomatic.com .

With a capacity of just 10,000 and our strongest line up in Bloodstock history, tickets are flying out faster than ever... don’t say we didn’t warn you - if you haven’t bought your ticket yet at just £95 for 3 full days of metal across 3 stages with loads of added entertainment throughout the weekend.... WHAT THE F! #K YOU WAITIN FOR!

LINE UP SO FAR:
Europe, Carcass, Arch Enemy, Blind Guardian, Cradle of Filth, Saxon, Amon Amarth,
Satyricon, Apocalyptica, Anathema, Enslaved, Entombed, Candlemass, Municipal Waste,
The Haunted, Katatonia, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Kreator, Equilibrium, Turisas, Wolf, Battlelore, Sabaton, Girlschool, Moonspell, Million Dollar Reload, Beholder, Arthemis, Celesty, Pythia, Gods of Hellfire, Internal Conflict, Nefarious, The Green River Project, They will Rise, Vallenbrosa, Inner Eden, Solsikk, Alternative Carpark, Godsized, Sanctorum, Tribe ...with many more to be announced

14 – 16 AUGUST 2009
CATTON HALL, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE

FULL WEEKEND TICKET - £95.00 + booking &postage fee

Regards

Bloodstock Team

Well our hearty metal brethren - we are all working into the wee small hours here at Bloodstock HQ putting together some of the finer touches to make this years festival the most brutal metal experience in history. With just a few slots left for the main stage we’ll have some more announcements coming very shortly. But in the meantime here are just a few updates for you not to be missed.

NEW BLOODSTOCK CLOAKROOM
We’ve just released the New Bloodstock Cloakroom tickets to allow you to secure your personal valuables on site over the whole weekend – don’t lose your valuables, keep them safe and secure all weekend. Although the number of Cloakroom tickets are limited so buy in advance from the Bloodstock shop to avoid disappointment.

BLOODSTOCK PODCAST’S - Get a taste of all that’s to come this August 14 – 16 2009.
Join the hoards of Metal Heathens who are tuning into the heaviest metal listening on the planet. Check in to the latest Bloodstock PODCAST’S hosted by the mighty Mongo, Gimli, Angel of Metal and Mike/aka Prozz as they tirelessly bring you the best of Bloodstock old and new. Featuring their favourite tracks from this years bands as well as an impressive compilation of the cream of the Unsigned. With a mix of Interviews news and gossip of all that’s to come, as well as the odd competition to win tickets to the best metal party of 2009. Don’t want to miss out on the most brutal metal from the UK’s No.1 Metal festival? GO NOW TO www.bloodstock.podomatic.com WARNING! Not for the faint hearted.

BLOODSTOCK UNSIGNED STAGE - update
The METAL2THEMASSES finals are upon us between May and July with venues from around the UK and Ireland playing host to the absolute BEST the unsigned metal scene has to offer all vying to get a slot on this years Unsigned Stage – the competition this year is incredibly tough as there are so many bands deserving of a slot - we just know you’re gonna be blown away by the sheer quality of the Bloodstock Unsigned stage this year.

SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE - update
The Sophie Lancaster stage will offer up loads of entertainment well into the early hours. The Fuel Girls will help to warm up the party on the Thursday evening, Doc Insane’s offerings of nails, blood and gore – not for the queasy among you! With The 4 DJ’s of the Apocalyspe and the Infamous Metal Karaoke for those with mighty lungs you can party to your hearts content.
GUITAR HERO - Let the power of your voice join forces with the might of the sticks and the nimble fingered Gods of Shredding on the Sophie Lancaster Stage. If you believe you can scream out some vocals, spin some riffs or Explode on the drums, here is your chance to impress in the Bloodstock Guitar Hero METALLICA 2009 competition extravaganza. Some great prizes up for grabs here.

Tickets are selling faster than ever so if you haven’t got yours yet don’t miss out on the biggest Metal Party on the 2009 UK calendar –TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW CLICK HERE .

LINE UP SO FAR:
Europe, Carcass, Arch Enemy, Blind Guardian, Cradle Of Filth, Fear factory, Saxon, Amon Amarth,
Satyricon, Apocalyptica, Enslaved, Candlemass, Municipal Waste, The Haunted, Katatonia, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Kreator, Equilibrium, Turisas, Battlelore, Sabaton, Girlschool, Moonspell, Million Dollar Reload, Beholder, Arthemis, Celesty, Pythia, Gods of hellfire, Internal Conflict, Nefarious, The Green River Project, They will Rise, Vallenbrosa, Inner Eden, Solsikk, Alternative Carpark.

14 – 16 AUGUST 2009
CATTON HALL, WALTON ON TRENT, DERBYSHIRE

FULL WEEKEND TICKET - £95.00 + booking &postage fee


Regards

Bloodstock Team

www.bloodstock.uk.com
webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com