Thousands of metal fans head to Catton Park for Bloodstock Festival 2018 - in pictures

This year's event featured bands such as Black Country rock icons Judas Priest, Gojira, Nightwish, Emperor, Cannibal Corpse, Mr Big and more across the three-day event.

Bloodstock hosted more than 100 international rock and metal acts across four stages, as well as other attractions including a huge international metal market, late night entertainment in the Sophie Lancaster Tent, fairground rides, the Lemmy’s Bar festival bar, and a full weekend camping site.

Early bird tickets for Bloodstock 2019 are now on sale for £126 until December 15, or subject to availability.

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