Paradise Lost & Watain Confirmed For Bloodstock 2012
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Written by Jon Stickler
Bloodstock Open Air has revealed the latest additions to next year’s line up. England’s own masters of misery Paradise Lost join the 2012 line up - which already boasts Orange Goblin and Anvil - to return to Bloodstock’s main stage, having played the first ever outdoor event in 2005. One of the most successful and influential bands the British metal scene has ever produced, Paradise Lost are true pioneers, with their early blend of death/doom giving way to the more melodic sound that defined the gothic metal genre.
Speaking about the booking, Paradise Lost guitarist Greg Mackintosh comments. "We had the pleasure of playing the first ever Bloodstock Open Air way back in 2005, when it was quite an intimate affair. It's an honour to be asked back to BOA 2012, which looks to be shaping up to be a blinding festival. Since we last played, we have seen BOA grow into the Great British metal festival it is today. We look forward to seeing you all down the front."
With a back catalogue spanning twelve albums over twenty two years - and a DVD set for release before Bloodstock 2012 ('Draconian Times MMXI' features the London show at The Forum on April 1st, a documentary from the whole tour, interviews about the history of 'Draconian Times' and the two promo videos from their latest album, 'Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us') - Paradise Lost are one of the few bands capable of delivering a set that will satisfy both fans of more brutal, death tinged doom with songs such as 'Eternal', 'As I Die' and 'Gothic', as well as the melodic, gothic darkness of 'Embers Fire', 'Hallowed Land' and 'The Last Time'.
Joining them are Swedish Black Metal misanthropists Watain, who make their Bloodstock debut at a very special slot on the Ronnie James Dio stage. Festering in the Black Metal underground since 2000, Watain’s rise through the ranks has been an impressive one, with Erik Danielsson’s dedication and conviction setting them apart, leading the band to become one of the most prolific acts on the scene today.
Of next year’s appearance, the band states, "The United Kingdom has spawned many a thing inspirational to Watain, be it druidic sorcery, Venom or Judas Priest. Our performances there have always been spiced with a nameless sensation of raw power, and this is the main reason why we have chosen Bloodstock to be one of the very few festival shows we will perform next year. As always, expect something very far from the ordinary."
Famed for their incredibly atmospheric live shows, their set at BOA 2012 will be their biggest UK performance to date, and as such the band are preparing to deliver a suitably memorable set, with a show full of satanic majesty planned, as blood, fire and fierce Black Metal spew out over a dusk covered Catton Hall.
Bloodstock Open Air 2012 takes place at Catton Hall August 9th - 12th. Four day camping tickets for next year’s event are available now at www.bloodstock.uk.com for just £90 (plus booking fee) until Christmas.
Ronnie James Dio Stage
Anvil - Watain - Paradise Lost
Sophie Stage
Orange Goblin
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Speaking about the booking, Paradise Lost guitarist Greg Mackintosh comments. "We had the pleasure of playing the first ever Bloodstock Open Air way back in 2005, when it was quite an intimate affair. It's an honour to be asked back to BOA 2012, which looks to be shaping up to be a blinding festival. Since we last played, we have seen BOA grow into the Great British metal festival it is today. We look forward to seeing you all down the front."
