Derbyshire, reknowned for its quaint English villages, idyllic british countryside and for 3 days a year, the UK's largest independant metal festival - Bloodstock Open Air! Now in its 9th year as an open air festival, 2013 proved to be the biggest Bloodstock yet with a line up that included Lamb of God and 2 of the "Big 4" thrash bands, Anthrax and Slayer. But what about our homegrown talent? There were plenty of bands flying the flag loud and proud for british metal; from underground acts to the criminally under rated, let's check out some of the best British bands Bloodstock 2013 had to offer.
Earthtone9
Nottingham's Earthtone9 openend this years main stage - those sleeping off Thursday night hangovers certainly missed out on one of the UK's most under rated bands! Blending hardcore influences with massive riffs, discordant harmonies and soaring choruses; perhaps the inability to "pidgeonhole" Earthtone9 has left them criminally under exposed. New album "IV" was released earlier this year and - judging by the early reviews - should finally bring the band to a much wider audience. If you're dipping your toe into the murkey waters of Earthtone9, you can download a 16 track "Best Of" completely free of charge at http://www.earthtone9.co.uk - how awesome is that! If you're still undecided, check out single "Preacher" from the album "IV" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZeWmsftBqA