Attended a prominent European heavy metal festival with my mother, resulting in praiseworthy appraisals of the musical acts from her
In the heart of August, the Bloodstock Open Air festival took place in a remote Derbyshire field, attracting around 20,000 metalheads. This year's lineup was nothing short of impressive, with headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira leading the charge.
The festival was a resounding success, with numerous reviews praising the performances. Trivium's headline set was hailed as a "masterclass," with their spectacular stage effects and guest appearances making it possibly their greatest show yet [4].
Machine Head and Gojira also received high praise, with the former achieving a score of 11 out of 10 (a mathematically impossible but clearly enthusiastic rating) and the latter receiving an astonishing 12 out of 10 from one attendee - a 53-year-old mother of the festival-goer who handed over her review.
The mother's opinions about the bands were broad and varied. She declared Trivium as the recipient of full marks (10 out of 10), while Gojira was the highlight of her weekend. Machine Head was described as "fucking awesome." Other bands performing included Emperor, Mastodon, Obituary, Konvent, and Orange Goblin.
The mother and her companion watched 11 bands together at the festival, and one memorable moment occurred backstage when the singer/guitarist of Trivium gave the mother a hug. This heartfelt gesture may have influenced her generous score for the band.
Orange Goblin, who were soon-to-be retiring, also put on a memorable performance.
For those interested in a more comprehensive account of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, Metal Hammer invites readers to check out their full round-up on various social networks, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Shpormf. Here's to another year of heavy metal mayhem!
- The Bloodstock Open Air festival, held in August in a Derbyshire field, featured a diverse lineup of headliners including Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira, playing hard rock and metal.
- The mother attended the festival and appreciated various performances, including a masterclass show by Trivium, a score of 11 out of 10 for Machine Head, and an astonishing 12 out of 10 for Gojira.
- Other bands performing at the festival were Emperor, Mastodon, Obituary, Konvent, and Orange Goblin.
- The mother and her companion watched 11 bands together, and one heartfelt moment occurred backstage when the singer/guitarist of Trivium gave the mother a hug.
- Orange Goblin, who were soon-to-be retiring, also put on a memorable performance at the festival.
- Numerous reviews praised the performances at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, with Trivium's headline set being hailed as a standout moment.
- For a more comprehensive account of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, readers may check out Metal Hammer's full round-up on various social networks, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Shpormf. The festival promises another year of heavy metal mayhem!
