Bloodstock Festival 2019: Four more bands announced for Halloween

Code Orange, Skeletonwitch, Rotting Christ and Eluveitie will join the likes of Sabaton, Scorpions, Cradle Of Filth and Soilwork at the Catton Park festival.

Hardcore punk squad Code Orange make their Bloodstock debut on Saturday on the Ronnie James Dio main stage.

Speaking ahead of the event, vocalist Jami Morgan said: “We’ve been wanting to play Bloodstock for years and are excited to bring the hurt back to the UK!”

The group recently dropped a surprise E.P., The Hurt Will Go On, following a UK tour with rock icons Trivium.

Skeletonwitch join the Saturday bill on the main stage. Having released their sixth studio album, Devouring Radiant Light back in July, the Ohio-based band have just been on the road opening for System of A Down in the US.

Rotting Christ headline the Sophie Lancaster stage on opening night, Thursday. Greece’s blackened death metal overlords are working on the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Rituals’ album set for release via Season Of Mist this winter.

Mainman Sakis said: “Metal brothers and sisters! We can proudly announce that we are returning to one of the best, most dedicated festivals around for our precious scene.

"We look forward to seeing you all with a brand new setlist on Thursday night, headlining the Sophie Lancaster Stage at Bloodstock.

"Until then...Keep the spirit alive.”

Eluveitie also make a return to the festival, stepping into a Sophie stage headline slot on Sunday.

Last seen at Catton Park back in 2008, the Swiss folk metallers are currently preparing to share a special 10th anniversary edition of their classic second album Slania on November 16.

Bloodstock Festival takes place at Catton Park from August 8 to 11.

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