Archaea – M2TM – Rock ‘N’ Load – The Rig Rundown – Bloodstock 2026
Based in Liverpool, UK, ARCHAEA formed in 2021 during the throes of a global pandemic and emerged onto the live music scene in 2024.
The exhilarating blend of hard rock and metal into a genre-defying sound has pitched them as one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from the UK’s Northwest music scene. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Metallica, Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold, and more, this ensemble promises to deliver both visual & auditory pleasure.
With catchy guitar riffs, driving drumbeats, and charged lyrics, along with their energetic live performances, the ARCHAEA fanbase waits with great intrigue and anticipation for what comes next after the release of their debut EP, “Burn”.
Being awarded the “Best Live Band of 2025” by The Moore Metal Show, and with an open road ahead of them, this is a deadly concoction of great things that are to come.
ARCHAEA is:
- Vocals: Dave Morgan
- Guitars: Lewis Crosby
- Guitars: Alex Harris
- Bass: Peter Mansfield
- Drums: Cal Deaves
“We are honoured and elated to be bringing our brand of melodic heavy metal/hard-rock crossover to the hallowed grounds of Bloodstock on the New Blood stage. We bring to you a high-energy stage show filled with soaring vocals, driving drum beats and intricate & energetic guitar solos”.
