Cult prog metal band Nevermore made a comeback appearance at Bloodstock festival, their first UK show in 16 years, marking a significant return for a group whose influence outstrips their commercial profile. Despite a slow start hampered by a sparse early crowd, the band delivered a powerful set that showcased both their staying power and the strength of their retooled line-up.

The show began shakily, with a thin turnout attributed variously to the festival's controversial headliners Slaughter To Prevail, sweltering heat, or Nevermore's long absence from UK stages since a 2007 Bloodstock appearance. New vocalist Berzan Önen, who took over following the 2017 death of original singer Warrel Dane, impressed with strong stage presence and powerful vocals. As the crowd grew, the band leaned heavily on material from their acclaimed 2000 album Dead Heart In A Dead World, playing tracks including Inside Four Walls and Engines Of Hate with renewed energy.