The votes are in, the poll has closed and the winners opening the stage for Stonedead Festival 2026 are – Aethoria! Hailing from Suffolk, metal rockers Aethoria erupted into the scene with their debut single ‘Tamed’ this summer, and are already becoming a well-recognised name for their blend of monster riffs, soaring vocals and signature […]

With Stonedead Festival 2025 starting to become a distant memory, the 2026 event already sold out and confirmed in our calendars, Stonedead are delighted to bring to you their second announcement of incredible bands for next year’s festival. Joining the line-up as Very Special Guests will be German metal legends Accept. Formed 1976 in Solingen, […]

Review: Stonedead Festival 2025  Newark Showground (August 23rd, 2025) Reviewer / photographer – Dan Mann I swear Stonedead comes round faster every year. Or maybe it’s an age thing? Anyway, Stonedead 2025 arrived, straining at the leash, and ready to entertain the 5000 capacity crowd. As with every Stonedead, a mixture of bands, although this […]

With six massively successful festivals already under their (studded leather) belts, Stonedeaf Productions Ltd know that each year’s event has become the highlight of the calendar for many. As a festival for rock fans, built by rock fans, the emphasis is always on quality over quantity and the aim is to always provide a quality […]