Following the recent reveal of Body Count as special guests, Bloodstock Festival has now confirmed Black Label Society and Fit For An Autopsy among ten new additions to the lineup for its 25th-anniversary celebration at Catton Park, Derbyshire, taking place from 6th–9th August 2026. The milestone edition promises to be one of Bloodstock’s most electrifying years yet — bringing together legendary names, modern heavyweights, and the best of the UK underground.
Black Label Society and Fit For An Autopsy Join the Ronnie James Dio Stage
Sunday’s Ronnie James Dio Main Stage will now feature the mighty Black Label Society, fronted by the legendary Zakk Wylde — guitarist, vocalist, and longtime right-hand man to Ozzy Osbourne. Known for their thunderous riffs, soulful solos, and whiskey-soaked anthems like “Stillborn” and “Suicide Messiah”, Black Label Society promise a performance packed with groove, grit, and pure heavy metal spirit. Wylde’s presence alone guarantees a show that will leave fans spellbound, guitar in one hand and doom-laden swagger in the other.
Also joining the main stage on Friday are Fit For An Autopsy, the New Jersey deathcore juggernauts whose blend of brutality and atmosphere has redefined modern heavy music. With acclaimed albums such as Oh What the Future Holds and The Sea of Tragic Beasts, the band continues to push the genre forward, combining crushing breakdowns with thought-provoking lyrical depth. Their Bloodstock set is expected to be one of the weekend’s most intense displays of technical precision and unrelenting energy.
Sophie Lancaster Stage Expands With Underground Talent
The Sophie Lancaster Stage also gains a powerful new wave of additions. Kicking off proceedings on Thursday night are Birmingham’s Metal 2 The Masses alumni Mantis Defeats Jaguar, a rising act known for their ferocious live energy and blend of modern metal aggression with classic riffs.
Friday sees two wildly contrasting but equally exciting bands join the bill: the vampiric black metal force Blood Countess, bringing a wave of sinister theatrics and frostbitten ferocity, and the sludge-infused chaos merchants Gurt, whose tongue-in-cheek party energy always ensures a crowd of banging heads and grinning faces.
Doom, Death, and Destruction Across the Weekend
Saturday’s spotlight turns to Outergods, masters of blackened death and grind whose bleak sonic assault will satisfy even the most extreme metal purists. Their relentless soundscapes make them one of the underground’s most uncompromising acts.
As the festival winds toward its finale, Sunday’s Sophie Stage will feature a diverse mix of doom, punk, and death metal. Expect sonic punishment from the abrasive doom/punk duo Noisepicker, heavy groove from stoner doom veterans Alunah, and the savage assault of Flayed Disciple, bringing old-school death/thrash fury to Catton Park. Closing the stage are Acid Throne, Norwich’s rising doom trio whose monolithic riffs and haunting atmosphere are set to leave a lasting impression.
Tickets Selling Fast for Bloodstock 2026
With Body Count, Judas Priest, Black Label Society, and Fit For An Autopsy now on the lineup, Bloodstock 2026 is gearing up to be a defining year for the festival. Standard weekend tickets are already selling fast, and fans are urged to secure theirs early to avoid disappointment.