Swedish progressive metal band, OPETH, is set to headline 2024 edition of Bloodstock festival.
In a unique twist, the setlist will be chosen by the band’s fans through a voting process. This special fan-chosen performance is highly anticipated, as it allows the audience to select their favorite tracks from the band’s discography for the live show.
OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt said: “So… back to Bloodstock 2024 for us, it appears. I don’t remember how many times we’ve played the festival, but we do have fond memories from there. ‘Filling in’ for HEAVEN AND HELL when RJD had passed is one. F**k! Can’t remember a more emotional event on stage for us, to be honest. Anyhoooo, we’ll be there ‘rocking’ and ‘rolling’ in our own way, playing songs that you’ve chosen (apparently).
“Please be gentle. Right now I feel pretty far from being a rocker, as I’m writing this sat in my (favourite) greasy sweatpants, and my hair is greasier than ever. I’m working, you see… But I promise I’ll have a look in the mirror before we hit the stage. The band will be tight (that’s also a promise). I’ll sing OK (semi-promise). You’ll recognise the songs (I really have no idea, but you picked them!) and, we’ll be IN. THE. ZONE! All in all, providing the weather’s nice and the beer is cold, the possibilities for a magical night are rather decent. Wouldn’t you say? Hope to see (and hear) you there.”
In addition to OPETH, Bloodstock also added the following artists to their lineup:
- HATEBREED
- ENSLAVED
- NERVOSA
- CRYPTA
- BEAST IN BLACK
- FORBIDDEN
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