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7th March 17:38
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Nightwish Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008!
NIGHTWISH CONFIRMED FOR BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008 !
ONLY UK FESTIVAL APPEARANCE FOR 2008 !! The Bloodstock team are delighted to announce that Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have been confirmed for BOA 2008. Along with fellow headliners Dimmu Borgir and Opeth, the addition of Nightwish is set to help make BOA 2008 the best Bloodstock yet. From humble beginnings in 1996, Nightwish rapidly rose to prominence and were instrumental in driving the burgeoning popularity of symphonic and gothic metal. Their debut album ‘Angels Fall First’ was an instant success, and was soon followed by ‘Oceanborn’ in 1999 and ‘Wishmaster’ in 2000, which went straight to the top of the Finnish album charts. An EP ‘Over The Hills And Far Away’ – issued in 2001 – bridged the gap to the next album ‘Century Child’, which appeared in 2002 and went gold in Finland within two hours of its release. Extensive touring followed – including their first appearance in the UK at Bloodstock Indoor in 2003 – as the band continued to build their fanbase and rack up impressive sales. Their increasing international profile led to tensions within the ranks and the recording of 2004’s landmark ‘Once’ album was mentally and physically draining. It was, however, a huge success, selling a million copies, and the ensuing world tour – including their debut trek around the USA - continued right through til the end of 2005. After the final show, singer Tarja Turunen was fired from the band and many feared that the Nightwish fairytale had come to an abrupt end. The rest of the band had other ideas and auditions to find a suitable replacement were carried out in late 2006. Finally, in May 2007, Swedish vocalist Anette Olzon was announced as the new singer for Nightwish, and the band released their latest album ‘Dark Passion Play’ in September. Far from being the end of the line, the band’s troubled times have given them a new lease of life. ‘Dark Passion Play’ is a worldwide hit and the positive live reviews have already begun to pour in. Female-fronted symphonic metal may now be an entire genre in itself, but nothing beats the original. Click the Link Below to View the NIGHTWISH Bloodstock Band Profile page . http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-profile.php?id=264 NIGHTWISH – Power And Passion – BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008. Regards Bloodstock Team http://www.bloodstock.uk.com webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com |
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10th March 13:28
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!alestorm Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008!
The Bloodstock team are pleased to announce that Scottish folk/power metallers ALESTORM have been added to the bill for BOA 2008.
Alestorm were formed in Perth in 2004 as a two-piece under the name Battleheart playing self-styled ‘True Scottish Pirate Metal’. After releasing an eponymous EP in 2006, they expanded their line-up in order to play live and subsequently issued a second EP ‘Terror on the High Seas’ as a full band later the same year. Increased interest in the band led to a deal with Napalm Records in 2007 and a name change to Alestorm. Their debut album ‘Captain Morgan’s Revenge’ appeared in January this year and was supported by extensive touring including dates with Turisas and appearances at various European festivals. Click the Link below to view the ALESTORM Bloodstock Band Profile page . http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-profile.php?id=265 ALESTORM – Wenches & Mead – BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008. Regards Bloodstock Team http://www.bloodstock.uk.com webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com |
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14th May 08:32
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Akercocke Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008!
The Bloodstock team are pleased to announce that London black/death metal outfit AKERCOCKE have been added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2008.
Akercocke were formed in 1997 by vocalist/guitarist Jason Mendonca and drummer David Gray who completed the line-up with the addition of guitarist Paul Scanlan and bassist Peter Theobalds. Their debut album ‘Rape of the Bastard Nazarene’ emerged in 1999 on the band’s own Goat of Mendes label and its subsequent success secured a deal with legendary UK label Peaceville, who issued a follow-up ‘The Goat of Mendes’ in 2001. The band switched to Earache Records for their next album, 2003’s ‘Choronzon’, an adventurous release which saw them move further from their black metal roots into more progressive death metal territory. Having replaced Paul Scanlan with Matt Wilcock, formerly of Australian death metallers The Berzerker, Akercocke continued their musical development with the well-received ‘Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone’, which emerged in 2005. Peter Theobalds quit the band to be replaced by Peter Benjamin in early 2007, prior to the release of their most recent album ‘Antichrist’ which generated even more controversy than usual, with the band’s US label refusing to print the ‘satanic’ CD booklet and religious groups in Northern Ireland up in arms over Akercocke’s plans for live dates in the Province and an outspoken appearance on a local BBC television talk show. The band are currently preparing for two UK live dates in early June before unleashing their ferocious aural assault on Bloodstock Open Air. Click the Link Below to view the AKERCOCKE Bloodstock Band Profile Page . http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-profile.php?id=269 AKERCOCKE – Summoning the Antichrist – BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008. Regards Bloodstock Team http://www.bloodstock.uk.com webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com |
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21st May 05:55
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Destruction Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008!
Bloodstock team are pleased to announce that German thrash legends DESTRUCTION have been added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2008.
Destruction were formed in 1982 with a line-up of vocalist/bassist Marcel ‘Schmier’ Schirmer, guitarist Mike Sifringer and drummer Tommy Sandmann. Their first demo ‘Bestial Invasion of Hell’ appeared in 1984 and led to a deal with Steamhammer Records who issued the mini album ‘Sentence of Death’ later the same year. Despite its roughshod production, the record helped the band become an underground phenomenon and their debut full-length ‘Infernal Overkill’ was released in 1985 and saw them tour with Slayer amongst others. ’86 saw the release of what many consider to be the band’s best album ‘Eternal Devastation’ which received widespread praise and allowed them to capitalise on the booming thrash scene, tour extensively and pick up many new fans along the way. 1987’s ‘Mad Butcher’ EP was a welcome stop-gap between albums and paved the way for the slightly more adventurous but no less aggressive ‘Release From Agony’ which was issued in ’88. Tensions within the band led to Schmier’s departure before the recording of 1990’s ‘Cracked Brain’, which was poorly received and heralded a period of instability for the band which led to a long hiatus. Various remaining members of Destruction toiled on throughout the early ‘90s but it wasn’t until 1999 and the announcement that Schmier and guitarist Mike would re-unite their partnership with Sven Vormann coming in on drums that the band would return to success. Their comeback album ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ was released by Nuclear Blast in 2000 to excellent reviews, and was followed by extensive touring and two further albums – ‘The Antichrist’ in 2001 and 2003’s ‘Metal Discharge’ – before they signed with AFM Records for ‘Inventor of Evil’ in 2005. The band’s most recent album ‘Thrash Anthems’ saw them re-record a selection of their early tracks, and they toured successfully in support of it performing a largely old-school set. A brand new studio album ‘D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.’ is expected in August. With conviction and without compromise, Destruction have rightly assumed the mantle of one of thrash metal’s greatest ever bands. Bloodstock get ready: Lucifer’s legions of death are ready for attack. They’ve got only one aim. Total destruction! Click theLink below to view the DESTRUCTION Bloodstock Band profile Page . http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-profile.php?id=270 DESTRUCTION – The Butcher Strikes Back - BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2008. Regards Bloodstock Team http://www.bloodstock.uk.com webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com |
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10th July 06:06
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Bloodstock Day Tickets – Close To Selling Out !!
A very limited number of Bloodstock day tickets went on sale on 2nd July due to huge demand from you guys … and we are over the moon to confirm that our media partners ‘Metal Hammer’ who had a allocation of 400 tickets for their dedicated readers – have now SOLD OUT. The overall allocation of day tickets we put on sale through the Bloodstock store are being purchased at record speed….. and we don’t expect to have any left at this rate by middle of July. So please don’t shout that we told you so…. catch yourself a bargain before they all go. Day tickets are priced at just £45. Full weekend tickets with camping are just £85.
This years festival has already been tipped to be THE metal festival of 2008 not to be missed. The campsite opens Thursday at 12 noon to allow you to travel and set up camp in plenty of time for when the festivities begin – This year the Guitar Hero 3 Beer Tent and Lava Stage will be situated within the campsite and all the fun will commence on Thursday evening - Here you will enjoy all the revelry of Metal Karaoke, a couple of surprise bands to warm you up for the weekends metal onslaught and the infamous 4 DJ’s of the Apocolypse …all until the early hours. To follow on from this - Friday, Saturday and Sunday will see the main stage treat you to the most quality metal line up of 2008 …. And that’s a promise !! We have the cream of the UK unsigned metal acts in the Scuzz Underground Tent ready to shock your senses, and for those of you who just want to catapult yourselves into space we also this year have a variety of fairground rides, plus Guitar hero Champion competition madness and much more – With less than 6 weeks to go – what are you waiting for…... limited day tickets are on sale through our secure online shop http://www.bloodstock.uk.com and selected HMV stores - weekend tickets are also on sale through the bloodstock store as sell as SEE tickets, ticketwebb, Piccadilly, Gigantic, Ticket Factory and Last minute or call the 24 hour ticket hotline: 0871 2200260 Band line up: Friday: OPETH, HELLOWEEN, SOULFLY, PRIMAL FEAR, DESTRUCTION, AKERCOCKE, TYR, PRAYING MANTIS, EVILE, SAINT DEAMON, Saturday: DIMMU BORGIR, ICEED EARTH, SOILWORK, NAPLAM DEATH, MOONSORROW, COMMUNIC, SWALLOW THE SUN, ELUVEITIE, MOB RULES, CLOUDSCAPE Sunday: NIGHTWISH, AT THE GATES, OVERKILL, AS I LAY DYING, KATAKLYSM, GRAND MAGUS, ALESTORM, CROWNING GLORY, HEAVENS BASEMENT BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Date – 15th 16th 17th August 2008-07-07 Tickets - Full weekend Tickets with camping - £85 Day tickets - £45 Venue: Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire Website – http://www.bloodstock.uk.com Regards Bloodstock Team http://www.bloodstock.uk.com webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com |
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