Following on from the bonanza 15-band announcement earlier this week, Bloodstock has some more news to share about 2023's event.

In these rapidly changing times, unfortunately Saturday's special guest Anthrax have pulled out of their slot. With regret, the band have issued a brief statement saying, “Due to logistical issues beyond our control Anthrax will no longer be appearing at Bloodstock 2023."

Anthrax leave some big boots to fill but Bloodstock is confident that their replacement is more than up to the task. Joining the 2023 lineup as Saturday's special guests on the Ronnie James Dio main stage, will be the iconic metal pioneers, Triptykon. In an unmissable UK exclusive performance, they'll be treating Bloodstock to a Celtic Frost set. Warm your neck up with the stone cold Celtic Frost classic, ‘"Circle Of The Tyrants" below.

Tom Gabriel Warrior comments, "It was audiences and media in the UK who first embraced Celtic Frost's music in the mid-1980s and gave this band a history and career. Without their support, I wouldn't be here as the musician I have become. Moreover, we have also been very fortunate with Triptykon to be granted an equally warm welcome every time we have played the UK. This is particularly true for our past appearances at Bloodstock. It is thus truly a special honour and pleasure for us to have been asked by Bloodstock to play this unique Celtic Frost-themed concert at Bloodstock 2023. There will be many memories and emotions."

Bloodstock’s 2023 Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners are Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, And Megadeth. Also Appearing Are Helloween, In Flames, Devildriver, Biohazard, Sacred Reich, Heaven Shall Burn, Sepultura, Whitechapel, Fit For An Autopsy, Crowbar, Seething Akira, Ugly Kid Joe, Decapitated, Gatecreeper, Zeal & Ardor, King 810, Unto Others, Urne, All Hail The Yeti, Dead Label, Nonpoint, Church Of The Cosmic Skull, Brothers Of Metal, Gutalax, Uuhai, Invisions, Cobra The Impaler, Trollfest, Skynd, Warkings, Frozen Soul, The Violent Inzident, Tribe Of Ghosts, Dakesis, The Enigma Division, The Grey, Eyes, Tuskar, Stengah, Overthrone, Tortured Demon, Casket Feeder, and Zetra. Many more are yet to be announced.

Get full festival information at Bloodstock.uk.com. Bloodstock will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 10-13, 2023.