Final Countdown for Bloodstock

Europe have been announced as Sunday's headliners at Bloodstock Open Air.

Their headline appearance will be the band's only show on these shores in 2009.

The Swedish melodic rock legends international breakthrough came with the album 'The Final Countdown' which was released in May 1986, and the title track reached number one in 25 countries. They have released seven studio albums over the years, and their latest album 'Last Look At Eden' is set for release in time for their headline Bloodstock slot.

Bloodstock Open Air takes place from Friday 14th until Sunday 16th August at Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire.

Bands so far confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air include exclusive UK performances by Carcass, Arch Enemy (both Fri headliners) Blind Guardian, Cradle Of Filth (both Sat headliners) with support from Sabaton, Enslaved, and Turisas, plus Amon Amarth, Saxon, The Haunted, Girlschool, Katatonia, Candlemass, Satyricon, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (Horsemen Of The Apocalypse), and more. For the line-up details as available please click here.

As well as the international heavy metal bands across three stages, Bloodstock offers a large selection of merchandise stalls, metal karaoke, a campsite and a wide selection of food and bars.

Tickets are on sale priced at £99.95 for adults and £44.95 for children. To buy tickets, click here.

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