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Bloodstock 2019: Thousands of metal fans rock out

Mark Lloyd Bloodstock opening day ThursdayMark Lloyd
Metal heads descended on Catton Park as the four-day festival began on Thursday

The small Derbyshire village of Walton-on-Trent has had its peace shattered, as more than 10,000 metal heads descended on it for Bloodstock.

More than 100 bands are playing at Catton Park in the village, which normally has 800 residents.

The four-day festival, which began on Thursday, was headlined by Sabaton, Parkway Drive and Scorpions.

Katja Ogrin Atmosphere at BloodstockKatja Ogrin
More than 100 bands are playing across the weekend
Katja Ogrin Bloodstock on SaturdayKatja Ogrin
Children were also spotted rocking out at the festival
Down The Barrel Photography Campers at Bloodstock on ThursdayDown The Barrel Photography
Campers have faced mixed weather fortunes but Friday's downpours didn't dampen spirits
Katja Ogrin Bloodstock on FridayKatja Ogrin
Face paint featured heavily
Katja Ogrin Man headbangingKatja Ogrin
Diehard metal fans were head-banging to the likes of Sabaton, Powerwolf, and Metal Church
Amplified Photography Evil ScarecrowAmplified Photography
Evil Scarecrow took to the stage on Saturday
Katja Ogrin Revellers at BloodstockKatja Ogrin
It was a wild knight
Steve Dempsey Sabaton at Bloodstock on FridaySteve Dempsey
Sabaton lit up the stage on Friday
Tim Finch Bloodstock on SundayTim Finch
Fans were happy to battle the wind and rain to see some of their favourite metal bands
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