Bloodstock 2026 festival features bands Redeemon and The Cartoon Cartel

The upcoming Bloodstock 2026 festival is highlighting unsigned acts on its New Blood and EMP stages. Redeemon, a seven‑piece ska‑metal band from London and Manchester, describes their sound as “Metalliska” and notes they are among the first to bring a full horn section to Bloodstock. They secured their slot after competing against 24 other bands in the Metal 2 the Masses event.

The Cartoon Cartel, formed by longtime friends from South East London and now split between the UK, Los Angeles and Nashville, play an extremely heavy rock style with a heavy groove. Their inclusion on the lineup also stems from connections made through previous Bloodstock appearances. Both bands say playing the festival is a major honor and a potential springboard for future opportunities.