Dimmu Borgir, Hatebreed, Corrosion Of Conformity & Anaal Nathrakh Added to Bloodstock 2012 Line-Up
Monday, 31 October 2011
Written by Jon Stickler
Today is Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than with an announcement courtesy of Bloodstock Open Air.
Bloodstock has already confirmed Anvil, Paradise Lost, Watain and Orange Goblin, and this latest announcement reinforces what the organisers have proven since it’s inception - that each year will be bigger and better than the previous one.
On The Ronnie Jame Dio main stage, Norwegian Black Metal superstars Dimmu Borgir return to Bloodstock for their only UK show of 2012, taking next year’s first Special Guest slot. Norway’s biggest Black Metal export, Dimmu Borgir are one of the scene’s leaders, blending ferocious metal with epic classical orchestration to create one of extreme music’s most instantly identifiable sounds. Speaking about a very special UK tour next month, the band revealed.
"We are extremely excited to be a part of next year´s Bloodstock festival. It will be great to reconnect with our UK based friends and fans and party up a storm!"
Joining them are hardcore metal heroes Hatebreed. Ultra-aggressive and punishingly heavy, a Hatebreed show will demand your undivided attention with their brutal, boot-to-the-teeth heaviness. Demolishing their way around the globe since 1994, Hatebreed have made being a “career band” look easy, gracing magazine covers, performing at some of the biggest metal festivals around the world and even receiving a Grammy nomination. Says band leader Jamey Jasta spoke of their only UK show of 2012.
"We're all very excited to play Bloodstock. It's fast becoming one of the best festivals for extreme music and this year's line up is going to crush. We are honoured to share the stage with such awesome bands and happy that we can come and play for our UK die hards!"
Another band who’s only UK performance of 2012 will be on Bloodstock’s Ronnie James Dio stage are none other than Corrosion Of Conformity- or C.O.C for the initiated - who bring their original line-up to Catton Hall for a special set. Together again after 25 years, Reed Mullin, Woody Weatherman and Mike Dean reunite to bring the spirit of 1985 to Derbyshire, with tracks from their hugely influential crossover classic ''Animosity'. Says bassist Mike Dean:
"How can you go wrong playing at a festival with the main stage named for Ronnie James Dio?!!!"
Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage, British Black metal bruisers Anaal Nathrakh make their only UK festival performance of 2012. Annal Nathrakh have released four albums to rapturous acclaim, and boast collaborations with such legendary figures as Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Shane Embury and Danny Herrera (Napalm Death), Nick Barker (Testament, Dimmu Borgir), Joe Horvath (Circle of Dead Children), and Bloodstock fellow Sethlans Teitan (Watain).
“It's been a long time coming, but finally the planets seem to be in the correct alignment for us to disgrace a stage at Bloodstock. We will also be sicking up a new album in the run up to the festival, so Bloodstock will likely be something of a release celebration/commiseration. Horrific. Good.”
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 £90.00 (plus booking fee) until Christmas.
Line Up So Far:
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGE
ANVIL - WATAIN - PARADISE LOST - DIMMU BORGIR - HATEBREED - CORROSION OF CONFORMITY -
SOPHIE LANCASTER STAGE
ORANGE GOBLIN - ANAAL NATHRAKH -
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"How can you go wrong playing at a festival with the main stage named for Ronnie James Dio?!!!"
