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The third and final day of Bloodstock see’s our festival come to its untimely end. Before that however once again we were treated to an eclectic, raucous and truly brutal live shows from some of the best bands in the business!
The great pilgrimage will begin soon, for those who deem Download not heavy enough or perhaps for those who missed the boat on yet another sold out Wacken, Bloodstock opens it’s bloodsoaked doors. The Metalist will be attending this year and we thought that we would give you guys the once over on who to watch, where, when and why! It’s arguably one of the strongest line up’s of a Metal festival in the UK in the last couple of years I would contest. So come for the headliners and stay for some of the absolute gems that will be gracing the stages over the course of the weekend…
Playing a large part in the resurgence of the Thrash Metal scene in the modern day, Evile were one of the torch bearers for the rejuvenation of the classic genre. The early incarnations of the band showcased breakneck riffing, blistering solo’s and some truly inspired song writing. Deciding to leave his cohorts the main man Ol Drake himself decided to go it alone. We were lucky enough to be able to speak to the infamous shredder about his brand new solo album, what the importance of Thrash Metal is in the modern day and what exactly hearing artwork is…
Deciding to forge his own path in the wake of Evile, we find out exactly what Ol Drake’s tongue in cheek first solo album is all about!
Previously being Evile’s riff master Ol Drake decided to go it alone, with the release of his debut solo album imminent he invites you to hear “Han Valen”