With just over 72 hour to go and a line-up that includes everything from the symphonic black metal of Dimmu Borgir to the hard rock anthems of The Scorpions, here are six sets you’d be mad to miss at Bloodstock Open Air this weekend.

Described as “the UK’s angriest new metal band”, Climate Of Fear are about to unleash their new album The Onset Of Eternal Darkness on March 1st so we had a chat to the band about the inspiration behind their pissed-off sound.

Having just dropped their new album Built to Destroy, which followed confirmation of their main stage slot at this year’s Bloodstock Festival, now seemed like a good time to have a chat to Richie Cavalera from groove metallers Incite.

Despite being the step-son of one of the most iconic figures in heavy metal, Richie Cavalera’s band, Incite and their new offering Built To Destroy, demonstrate they’re more than capable of holding their own. Read our review here.

Bloodstock organisers have announced four new acts for the 2019 line-up including thrashers Anthrax. Find out more here.

2016 has brought plenty of new Metal music and of course, plenty of awesome album covers. And Justice For Art continues its exploration of some of the most interesting artworks adorning recordings released this year!

Fresh from their dates with Cancer Bats, Incite have posted a new track from their upcoming album Oppression online. Check out “Stagnant” here.

The Governor’s Ball presents a special stand-alone interview with father and son metallers Max Cavalera of Soulfly and Richie Cavalera of Incite.

Incite, the Phoenix-based thrash-metal band helmed by Richie Cavalera, premiered “Hopeless,” the first video from their recently released album (‘All Out War’, Minus Head Records) online – watch it below! The clip, recorded during the band’s recent European tour, features live and rehearsal footage as well as footage taken on the streets of Berlin.