Mercyful Fate, and Dimmu Borgir announced for Bloodstock 2021

joining Devin Townsend, Judas Priest, Saxon, Paradise Lost, Skindred, & more

By Neil Greenway | Published: Wed 12th Aug 2020

Bloodstock 2021

Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th August 2021
Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN, England MAP
currently £145 weekend with camping

Daily capacity: 15,000

The Saturday headliner and special guests have been revealed for Bloodstock, the independent metal festival which takes place at Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, in South Derbyshire between Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th August 2021.

With a UK exclusive performance the Saturday headliners are black metal icons Mercyful Fate, and joining them as special guests are Dimmu Borgir (pictured above).

King Diamond himself declares "It is with sinister pleasure MERCYFUL FATE will finally bring the Devil himself to Bloodstock Summer '21. We cannot wait and neither can he. It's gonna be dark as Hell."

Dimmu Borgir say "UK! After our triumphant London show this January, we will be back at your shores next year. See you at BLOODSTOCK in August 2021!"

Bloodstock 2021's other headliners are Devin Townsend, and Judas Priest, with Thursday headliners still to be announced. Other acts on the bill include Saxon, Paradise Lost, Skindred, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Gloryhammer, Bury Tomorrow, Vio-lence, Dark Tranquillity, Orange Goblin, Sacred Reich, Black Dahlia Murder, Jinjer, Life of Agony, Lost Society, Diamond Head, and more. For the details as available please see the line-up page.

Tickets are on sale, currently priced as follows:-
adult weekend: £145
child (4-11) weekend: £40
car parking: £18
campervan: £70
All tickets include camping.

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A limited number of day tickets will be available from 1st September.

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