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Bloodstock reveal long-awaited special guests Body Count

After “10 years of trying”, Bloodstock have finally been able to get Body Count to come to Catton Park next summer!

Bloodstock reveal long-awaited special guests Body Count
Words:
Emily Garner

Bloodstock have just announced some very special guests for next year’s fest: Body Count.

Ice-T and his iconic band are set to hit the Ronnie James Dio main stage for Bloodstock’s final day, Sunday, August 9, playing right before Judas Priest. “After 10 years of trying we finally get Body Count to Bloodstock!” enthuses festival director Vicky Hungerford. “This is going to be one of the most memorable shows the festival has ever seen and how timely it’s going to be a part of our 25th anniversary celebration!”

As well as Body Count and the aforementioned Metal Gods, Bloodstock 2026’s line-up includes the likes of Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Saxon, Cryptopsy, Wednesday 13, Leprous, Carpenter Brut, Sepultura, Bleed From Within and many more. The fest takes place from August 6 – 9, 2026.

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