Hard Rock Hell II Confirms Black Label Society As First Night Headline

Rock3 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008

Following the hugely successful sold out Hard Rock Hell in 2007, the organizers are pleased to announce Hard Rock Hell II, to take place in December 2008 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales.

A 48 Hour Maelstrom Of Rock N Metal
The UK’s only rock n roll boot camp

Location: Prestatyn Sands, North Wales
Dates: 5th to 7th December 2008

CONFIRM FULL LINE UP
Black Label Society confirmed as first headline act – their only UK gig in 2008.
Thin Lizzy to headline second night

Tickets onsale from 9am on Thursday 13th March 2008

Hard Rock Hell launched a new standard in UK metal and rock festivals. Taking place across 3 days at Butlins in Minehead, Somerset on November 9th, 10th and 11th 2007, the sold out festival was an enormous success. Bringing together acts such as Twisted Sister, Saxon, Cradle Of Filth, Turisas, My Dying Bride, Zodiac Mindwarp and Tesla in a unique setting.

Taking up where last years festival left off, HRH II will span 4 decades over 6 arenas and feature 50 bands. This year’s rock ritual will feature all Lords of the Riff and turn it into, another 48 hour maelstrom of rock n metal. HRH II’s selection of bands will not disappoint, with some incredible exclusives, rare appearances from the vault and even a trio of bands never witnessed on stage together to answer calls for a Space ,Prog, Psychedelic Rock arena on the Friday night.

Full line up is now complete and is as follows:

Friday 5th Dec

Classic Rock Stage:
Litmus – Glyder – Benedictum - Budgie -Thin Lizzy – Doro - Tigertailz

Metal Hammer/Radio 1 Stage:
Hexes – Cry for Silence – Textures – The Plight – Ghost of a Thousand – Johnny Truant – Cancer Bats
(in conjunction with Radio One rock show)

Young Blood Stage:
TBC – TBC – Big Linda – TBC – Attica Rage – TBC

Saturday 6th Dec

Classic Rock Stage:
Pilgrim Fathers – Hawkwind – Logan – Orange Goblin – Clutch – Black Label Society – Wildhearts – Viking Skull

Born Again Stage:
Spit Like This – Pride Tiger (UK Debut) – Praying Mantis – Tygers of Pan Tang – Waysted

Porshamar Stage:
Battlelore – Korpiklaani – Alestorm – Outcry Fire – Ravenscreed – This is Menace – Powerquest – Firewind – Blitzkrieg

Clive Aid Stage:
Beholder – Hecate Enthroned – Million$ Reloaded – Pig Iron – Tokyo Dragons – Warrior Soul – Chariot

All sales channels went live on the 13th March 2008 at 9am (UK time). Tickets include two nights accommodation and entrance to all 6 arenas as well as free car parking. Limited Early Bird tickets start from 90 GBP. For further information and ticket sales ring 08700 110034 or Ticket Web on 08444 77 1000 or see Hard Rock Hell. The Early Bird offer will close on 30th June 2008

Important accommodation info

The apartment structure at Prestatyn is slightly different from Minehead, there are not as many apartments for 2's and 3’s. The main bulk of apartments sleep 4, 5, 6 and 7. HRH will price per apartment and the more people you put in it, the cheaper the ticket will be, for example, our lead price will be based a on a 7 berth apartment and will include, accommodation for 2 nights, entry to all arenas and free car parking, this will be going out at 90 GBP per person.

Rock3 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

Hawkwind Video here:
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and on our forum psychedelic thread here for more Hawkind videos

Rock3 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

Thin Lizzy for Live review and live photos 2008 HERE