Bloodstock is a four day festival. Most people get there first thing Thursday (though officially gates don't open till midday). By early afternoon, the campsites are a throbbing metropolis of canvas. They have had bands on Thursday for over ten years but they have slowly grown in size and stature. This year we have the mighty Rotting Christ. In fact, there is a whole undercard starting from 6.00pm so there is no excuse not to to book that extra day off work to savour the utter joyful stupidity of Footprints In The Custard.