Bloodstock has announced the first 27 acts for its 2027 festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, led by headliners Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless In White. The announcement signals the start of planning for one of the UK’s major metal festivals, with more than 100 further artists still to be revealed.

Mercyful Fate will headline on Friday 5 August, Electric Callboy will make their Bloodstock debut on Saturday, and Motionless In White will close the festival on Sunday in their only UK performance of 2027. Other confirmed acts include Acid Bath, Green Lung, Children Of Bodom, Dethklok, Madball, Gaerea, Kanonfieber, Devildriver and Pig Destroyer; ticket options, including VIP, campervan and instalment plans, went on sale on 12 August.