Bloodstock is placing a spotlight on the best up-and-coming bands in the heavy music world, adding 15 new names to their EMP stage line-up.

by Felix Bartlett | May 7, 2024

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The legendary metal weekender takes place from August 08 to 11, with headliners Opeth, Architects and Amon Amarth.

Formerly the Jagermeister Stage, the EMP Stage will boast fifteen bands who are making waves in the heavy metal right now. Among the names joining the lineup are tech/death squad Lost Brethren, doom-fused heavyists Flamebearer, celtic punk squad The Callowgate Murders, heavy blues rockers King Kraken and ‘fantasy space metal riff machine’ Warpstormer.

Lethal Evil, Crowley, MAB, Public Execution, Parting With Origin, and Rupcha Farms have also been added to the billing, as have Lurcher, Goblin Smoker, Yersin and Loyds Trip.

Regarding the new collaboration, EMP has shared:

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with BLOODSTOCK 2024! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and exclusive content in the lead-up to the festival. As Europe’s #1 for music, films & TV, gaming merchandise & alt fashion, EMP is honoured to be part of the UK’s biggest independent Metal Festival and can’t wait to join forces with BLOODSTOCK to make history on the EMP STAGE!”

Standard weekend tickets to Bloodstock are available now and can be bought via the festival’s site.

See the lineup so far announced in full via the latest poster below.