Bloodstock 2019: Thousands of metal fans rock out

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.

More than 100 bands are playing across the weekend

Children were also spotted rocking out at the festival

Campers have faced mixed weather fortunes but Friday's downpours didn't dampen spirits

Face paint featured heavily

Diehard metal fans were head-banging to the likes of Sabaton, Powerwolf, and Metal Church

Evil Scarecrow took to the stage on Saturday

It was a wild knight

Sabaton lit up the stage on Friday

Fans were happy to battle the wind and rain to see some of their favourite metal bands