Declaration Of Rebellion, The Blade Itself, Bloodshot, BlackMarket

A wiltshire-based five-piece formed in 2023, declaration of rebellion deal in heavy, riff-driven metal that blends the aggression of thrash with the head-down momentum of groove metal. They've been building a live presence across the uk grassroots circuit since forming, bringing a no-frills heavy metal attack to stages in and around the region.

A five-piece metallic hardcore and groove metal band from basingstoke, they quietly built a following through 2025 before storming into 2026 with debut single 'innocent end'. Signed to moshville radio, they're an active live act touring the south of england with a reputation for heavy, high-energy performances.

Oxford death/groove metal four-piece, active since 2016 and a fixture of the uk underground heavy scene. Their 2024 ep 'absence' — five tracks of punishing riffs and groove-driven death metal — marks their most recent release, following the 2017 debut ep 'purgatory' and a self-titled effort. A well-established presence on oxford's heavier live circuit, with multiple confirmed appearances at the jericho tavern.

A five-piece electronic rock and metal act from watford, england, blending heavy guitar with synth-driven textures and high-energy live performances. Their 2026 ep 'radical views' pushes their sound in a heavier direction, previewed by the single 'asphyxiate' (march 2026). They've built a loyal following gigging across the uk since 2017 and are now broadening their touring reach.

Theorist are a four-piece progressive metal act originally from the isle of wight, known for high-energy, physically intense live shows with crowd interaction and pit-calling. They competed in the metal 2 the masses oxford competition across 2024 and 2025, reaching the grand final at the jericho tavern in june 2025 — a strong showing in a competitive field of metal bands vying for a bloodstock festival slot.