Nine bands including Anthrax and In Flames have been added to the Bloodstock 2023 bill joining the likes of Killswitch Engage and Megadeth.

Whether it’s for his work in Los Angeles metallers Armored Saint, or for his time fronting thrash titans Anthrax, the metal scene loves John Bush. We connected with War Curse guitarists Justin Roth and Joshua Murphy to discuss their favourite John Bush songs.

While hip-hop/metal crossover is not a new thing, the pairing of the confrontational attitude of hip-hop and the aggressive nature of the metal/hardcore scene does make the two musical entities perfect bed partners. Los Angeles bruisers Downset, having recently reformed, execute this exquisitely on their return album, One Blood.