Bloodstock 2023 in photos

With Megadeth, KK's Priest, Ugly Kid Joe and many more

KK's Priest on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock 2023
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 15th Aug 2023
Last updated 15th Aug 2023

Planet Rock presents pictorial highlights of Bloodstock Open Air 2023 at Catton Park in Derbyshire.

The in-depth photo gallery features bands from both the Ronnie James Dio Stage and the Sophie Lancaster Stage.

Artists include headliners Megadeth, Meshuggah and Killswitch Engage plus KK’s Priest, In Flames, Sepultura, Ugly Kid Joe, Triptykon, Royal Republic and Planet Rock's Bloodstock competition winners Phoenix Lake.

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All photos © Lindsay Smith and Darren Griffiths

Bloodstock Open Air 2023 in photos:

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

The crowd at Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Megadeth

Megadeth headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

KK’s Priest

KK's Priest play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Sepultura

Sepultura play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Decapitated

Decapitated play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Decapitated

Decapitated play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Decapitated

Decapitated play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribulation

Tribulation play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribulation

Tribulation play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribulation

Tribulation play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribulation

Tribulation play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

All Hail The Yeti

All Hail The Yeti play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

All Hail The Yeti

All Hail The Yeti play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

All Hail The Yeti

All Hail The Yeti play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

All Hail The Yeti

All Hail The Yeti play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Bloodstock mascot S'TAN


Bloodstock mascot S'TAN


UUHAI

UUHAI play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

UUHAI

UUHAI play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

UUHAI

UUHAI play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

UUHAI

UUHAI play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Dead Label

Dead Label play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Dead Label

Dead Label play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Zeal & Ardor

Zeal & Ardor play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Zeal & Ardor

Zeal & Ardor play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Zeal & Ardor

Zeal & Ardor play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Embodiment

Embodiment play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Embodiment

Embodiment play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Embodiment

Embodiment play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Church of the Cosmic Skull

Church of the Cosmic Skull play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Church of the Cosmic Skull

Church of the Cosmic Skull play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Church of the Cosmic Skull

Church of the Cosmic Skull play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Church of the Cosmic Skull

Church of the Cosmic Skull play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Invisions

Invisions play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Invisions

Invisions play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Invisions

Invisions play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Cobra The Impaler

Cobra The Impaler play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Cobra The Impaler

Cobra The Impaler play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Cobra The Impaler

Cobra The Impaler play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tuskar

Tuskar play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tuskar

Tuskar play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Tuskar

Tuskar play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Stengah

Stengah play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Stengah

Stengah play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Stengah

Stengah play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Overthrone

Overthrone play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Overthrone

Overthrone play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Overthrone

Overthrone play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Meshuggah

Meshuggah headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Triptykon

Triptykon play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Triptykon

Triptykon play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Triptykon

Triptykon play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Triptykon

Triptykon play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Triptykon

Triptykon play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Abbath

Abbath play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Abbath

Abbath play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Abbath

Abbath play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Abbath

Abbath play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Abbath

Abbath play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Crowbar

Crowbar play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Crowbar

Crowbar play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Crowbar

Crowbar play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Crowbar

Crowbar play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Employed To Serve

Employed To Serve play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Employed To Serve

Employed To Serve play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Royal Republic

Royal Republic play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Royal Republic

Royal Republic play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Royal Republic

Royal Republic play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Royal Republic

Royal Republic play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Royal Republic

Royal Republic play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Urne

Urne play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Urne

Urne play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Urne

Urne play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Urne

Urne play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Seething Akira crowd


Seething Akira

Seething Akira play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Seething Akira

Seething Akira play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Trollfest

Trollfest play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Trollfest

Trollfest play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Trollfest

Trollfest play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Trollfest

Trollfest play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Trollfest

Trollfest play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Gutalax

Gutalax play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Gutalax

Gutalax play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Dakesis

Dakesis play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Dakesis

Dakesis play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Dakesis

Dakesis play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Skin Failure

Skin Failure play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Skin Failure

Skin Failure play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Skin Failure

Skin Failure play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Casket Feeder

Casket Feeder play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Casket Feeder

Casket Feeder play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Casket Feeder

Casket Feeder play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Casket Feeder

Casket Feeder play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Casket Feeder

Casket Feeder play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribe of Ghosts

Tribe of Ghosts play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribe of Ghosts

Tribe of Ghosts play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribe of Ghosts

Tribe of Ghosts play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribe of Ghosts

Tribe of Ghosts play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tribe of Ghosts

Tribe of Ghosts play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

The Grey

The Grey play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tortured Demon

Tortured Demon play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tortured Demon

Tortured Demon play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Tortured Demon

Tortured Demon play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Ambrius

Ambrius play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Ambrius

Ambrius play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Saturday at Bloodstock 2023

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

In Flames

In Flames play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

In Flames

In Flames play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

In Flames

In Flames play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

In Flames

In Flames play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Heaven Shall Burn

Heaven Shall Burn play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Heaven Shall Burn

Heaven Shall Burn play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Heaven Shall Burn

Heaven Shall Burn play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Heaven Shall Burn

Heaven Shall Burn play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Fit For An Autopsy

Fit For An Autopsy play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Fit For An Autopsy

Fit For An Autopsy play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Fit For An Autopsy

Fit For An Autopsy play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Fit For An Autopsy

Fit For An Autopsy play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Gatecreeper

Gatecreeper play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Gatecreeper

Gatecreeper play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Gatecreeper

Gatecreeper play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Gatecreeper

Gatecreeper play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Gatecreeper

Gatecreeper play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Sacred Reich crowd

Sacred Reich play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Hate

Hate play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Hate

Hate play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Hate

Hate play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Witchsorrow

Witchsorrow play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Witchsorrow

Witchsorrow play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Wytch Hazel

Wytch Hazel play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Wytch Hazel

Wytch Hazel play the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Zetra

Zetra play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Zetra

Zetra play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

The Enigma Division

The Enigma Division play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

The Enigma Division

The Enigma Division play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

The Enigma Division

The Enigma Division play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Black Coast

Black Coast play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Black Coast

Black Coast play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Black Coast

Black Coast play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Black Coast

Black Coast play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Wolfbastard

Wolfbastard play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Wolfbastard

Wolfbastard play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Bloodyard

Bloodyard play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Bloodyard

Bloodyard play the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Deathfiend

Deathfiend play the Jagermeister Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Deathfiend

Deathfiend play the Jagermeister Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Deathfiend

Deathfiend play the Jagermeister Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

Deathfiend

Deathfiend play the Jagermeister Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2023

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