17. Black Coast – Sophie Lancaster stage -  Friday, August 11th – early afternoon

We all like a bop but let’s be honest, as wonderful as metal is (in all its various forms and flavours) it isn’t particularly designed for shimmying around the dancefloor. Well, Stoke-upon-Trent’s finest Black Coast want to change that. They have created a potent brew of groove-tinged post-grunge that screams “fuck art, let’s dance”.

Heavy but also delectably smooth there is something wonderfully hypnotic and tribal about what they are doing. The riffs chug along at a relentless but rhythmic pace that bypasses the brain and heads straight for the feet.

So put yer glad rags on (or least your least crumpled attire) and dust yer dancing shoes off. Its time to boogie and Black Coast are going to make you sweat!