Held from August 7-10, 2025, Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's biggest independent metal festival. The event’s motto — By the Fans, For the Fans — is the perfect message for this completely outstanding concert experience for UK-based metalheads.

Held at the picturesque location of Catton Park in Derbyshire, over 20,000 headbanging fans are expected to descend upon the fest this year. They’ll be able to experience dozens and dozens of metal acts from all over the world, and have a host of other attractions lined up that will make Bloodstock 2025 a memorable event for all!

As the world’s most acclaimed guitar manufacturer for the metal world, ESP is once again proud to be the official guitar sponsor of this year’s Bloodstock. You’ll see ESP players in many of the bands across Bloodstock’s multiple stages. Plus, ESP reps will be there at the fest, doing artist interviews and much more.

Below is a list of artists and bands who are scheduled to perform at Bloodstock 2025, along with the ESP instruments you might see them playing.