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Bloodstock Open Air 2026 festival

Entities: The Cartoon Cartel · Bloodstock Open Air Festival · Derbyshire · Catton Hall · Redeemon

Overview

In early August 2026, the Bloodstock Open Air metal festival was promoted as a showcase for unsigned talent on its New Blood and EMP stages. The preview highlighted two emerging acts—Redeemon, a seven‑piece ska‑metal group from London and Manchester noted for its horn section, and The Cartoon Cartel, a heavy‑rock outfit with members split between the UK, Los Angeles and Nashville.

Two days later the festival opened at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, drawing around 20,000 fans. Headliners included US groove‑metal veterans Lamb of God, while established acts such as Bodycount, URNE, Party Cannon and Testament filled the main stages. The emerging‑artist focus continued with acts like Chekhov's Gun, a progressive metal band blending thrash with classical strings, illustrating the event’s dual emphasis on headline draws and new talent.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2026 kicks off at Catton Hall in Derbyshire

    Bloodstock Open Air 2026 opened at Catton Hall, Derbyshire, with headliners Lamb of God and a lineup featuring Bodycount, URNE, Party Cannon, Testament, and emerging prog‑metal band Chekhov's Gun.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bloodstock 2026 festival features bands Redeemon and The Cartoon Cartel

    Bloodstock 2026 festival highlights new acts Redeemon, a ska‑metal band with a horn section, and The Cartoon Cartel, a heavy‑rock trio, both earning spots on the New Blood/EMP stages.

Sources

gbhbl.com · rocksins.com · therazorsedge.rocks