Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering returns for 2026

After an unforgettable debut last year, Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering storms back this winter, bringing the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors once again for a full day of festive heaviness. Returning to take over KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday 5th December 2026, this one-day celebration promises towering riffs, intimate chaos, and all … Continue reading Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering returns for 2026

Festival Review: SOS Fest XIV, Sunday – Whittles@tokyo, Oldham (2nd July 2023)

Kicking off the third and final day, Square Wild are in front of a respectably-sized crowd given it’s a Sunday. It shows the love and loyalty in the DIY scene as well as the festival given we’re on its fourteenth iteration. Blending indie and punk with hints of ska and filtered through vocals which sound … Continue reading Festival Review: SOS Fest XIV, Sunday – Whittles@tokyo, Oldham (2nd July 2023)

Bloodstock announce first batch of M2tM winners heading for the New Blood stage, club nights starting soon

With just 73 days left between now and festival weekend, things are hotting up at Bloodstock HQ, especially on the New Blood front! With the Metal 2 The Masses finals well underway around the country, the winning band in each region is locking in and Bloodstock is excited to share nine more lucky developing bands … Continue reading Bloodstock announce first batch of M2tM winners heading for the New Blood stage, club nights starting soon