In just under three weeks time, Catton Hall in Derbyshire will be taken over by nearly 15,000 metal fans as Bloodstock Open Air returns with it’s strongest line-up yet. Topped by three incredible headliners in Behemoth, Mercyful Fate and Lamb of God, and featuring a supporting cast that includes Lorna Shore, Testament, Sleep Token, Cattle Decapitation and many more, over the next three weeks, we’re going to be picking our must see bands for the weekend. Kicking off we’ve put together nine bands who will be gracing the Ronnie James Dio stage over the weekend. It was hell trying to narrow it down but here is our pick of the main stage bands. 1. Testament When: Friday 12th August There are few thrash bands from the golden age of thrash who can hold a torch to the titanic Testament. Arriving a...
