Band Line Up 2021

RipTide are a Modern Thrash Metal band from Huddersfield, UK fronted by lead guitarist and vocalist Adam Smith (also the guitarist of ‘Evile’), Sean Xavier on Bass and drummer Jason Booth.

RipTide have built a strong reputation as a fast, intense and technically proficient Thrash band with an energetic, fast paced live show. In the first 2 years of their formation, RipTide's stage presence and ferocious live shows helped them claim main support slots with Finnish Thrashers ‘Lost Society’, American Nu metalers ‘King 810', ‘Evile’, UK metal outfit ‘Savage Messiah’, American Death Metalers ‘Skeletal Remains’ and the legendary ‘Annihilator’. This has helped the lads from West Yorkshire build a loyal and strong following consisting of young and old metal fans alike. RipTide's singles have had over 30,000 streams on Spotify, been played multiple times on Total Rock Radio, Primordial Radio and have been featured on JHoffFilms. RipTide are now aiming to play more headline shows and as support to signed touring bands in addition to performing at festivals throughout the U.K.

For fans of: 

Havok, Machine Head, Lost Society, Evile, Testament, Megadeth.

RipTide are thrilled to be asked to play Bloodstock for the first time. It is a fantastic opportunity for a young band like us. We can't thank the organizers enough. We hope you get a chance to join us on Thursday 12th August at the New Blood Stage for some fast riffs, shreds and chaos!