I Am I and Benediction added to Bloodstock

Bloodstock Open Air have announced the additions of two new bands to their line-up.

Marking their third appearance at Bloodstock are Birmingham death metallers Benediction: “To be invited back to play Bloodstock for the third time is truly an honour for Benediction. Bloodstock was the first festival to give us (and our genre of music) any exposure on the big stage in the UK and gained Benediction a lot of new supporters because of their faith in us. We are really looking forward to playing our racket for the Bloodstock crowd who have been very loud and supportive of us each time we have played. The best UK festival, the best crowd, the best atmosphere. See you all at the bar after the carnage.”

Former Dragonforce frontman ZP Theart will appear at the festival with his new band I Am I. “We are delighted to be appearing at this year’s Bloodstock, the UK’s premier Metal festival and we can’t wait to see you all there. It’s going to be a very special show and we are completely stoked for it. Bring it on!”

Line-up so far:

Ronnie James Dio Stage

Alice Cooper | Mystery Headliner Revealed 6/6/6pm | Behemoth
Anvil – Watain – Paradise Lost – Dimmu Borgir – Hatebreed – Corrosion Of Conformity – Sanctuary – Grand Magus – The Black Dahlia Murder – Deicide – Nile – Mayhem – Lock Up – Sepultura – Iced Earth – Testament – Chthonic – Dio Disciples – Crowbar – Benediction – I Am I

Sophie Lancaster Stage in association with Last.FM

Alcest – Orange Goblin – Anaal Nathrakh
Evile – Marionette – Furyon – Demonic Resurrection – Headcharger – Winterfylleth – Ancient Ascendant – Eastern Front – Pythia – Primitai – Crimes Of Passion – Derision – Bloodshot Dawn – Re Armed – Saturnian

New Blood Stage

Gone Til Winter – Huron – Fallen Fate – Reign Of Fury – Dreamcatcher – Reflections In Exile – Infernal Creation