Bloodstock Open Air Festival have revealed that New Orleans sludgemeisters Down are to headline the Friday night at Bloodstock 2014. The show will be a UK exclusive.
Next year also sees the pencilled release of ‘Down IV: Part 2’, the second in the band’s series of EPs. The opus follows in the footsteps of ‘Down IV: Part 1 - The Purple EP’, which hit stores last winter to a flurry of critical acclaim. The band have been hard at work in recent weeks demoing material at frontman Philip Anselmo’s infamous ‘Nodferatu’s Lair’ studio, outside of New Orleans. Check out the video for Part 1’s lead track, Witchtripper.
Arguably one of the finest metal frontmen of his generation, Anselmo is looking forward to setting foot on Bloodstock's hallowed soil, stating: “We are more than elated to be a part of Bloodstock Festival this coming year! This should be a blast, and I hope everyone shows up to support this great event!"
Bassist, Pat Bruders added: “I’m looking forward to another great time at Bloodstock Festival! When I was there two years ago with Crowbar, it was a blast! Down is getting ready to tear it up at Bloodstock in 2014, so get ready people! Let’s BRING IT!"
Tickets for 2014's event are already on sale at ‘early bird’ prices, a bargainous £115 for a four-day weekend ticket with camping. Don't delay, as once the limited ‘early bird’ allocation is gone, it's gone, and tickets revert to full price. Pick up your discounted tickets here.
Already announced as Saturday night headliners are black metal overlords, Emperor, who are only playing a very select number of shows in 2014. Bloodstock is to be their only UK performance and Emperor's currently announced 2014 show at Germany's Wacken Festival is already sold out.
Bloodstock will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on August 7-13 2014. Keep up to date with the very latest info at the official Facebook site and www.bloodstock.uk.com.
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