Bloodstock in Derbyshire

When & Where The Bloodstock Derbyshire Heavy Metal music Festival usually occurs over a weekend between mid-August and late September around Catton Hill in Derbyshire , England.

What to expect Absolute metal mayhem. This is a three day three stage event which showcases up and coming heavy metal bands. There is also karaoke and other attractions.

Previous Line up - 2010 Classic rock act Twisted Sister are headlining Sunday evening as well as Gojira, Black Spider, Amorphis and many more.

Event Tickets Festival tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Getting there Book a flight into Derby or any East Midlands airport here or take a train to Derby here

Where to stay There’s lots of accommodation available in Derby -you can find a quality hotel or budget accommodation in and around Derbyshire here.

Bloodstock Open Air History

History Bloodstock began as an indoor event in 2001 but it was too much metal to contain. In 2005 it was recreated as an outdoor event. It has featured such great heavy metal music acts as : Dirty Deeds; Glenn Hughes; Primal Fear; Saxon; Shadowkeep; Skyclad and Occupational Hazard.

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