In August 2017, American metalcore band Hatebreed—from New Haven, Connecticut, and genre pioneers with Perseverance (2002), selling over 500,000 copies—performed at Bloodstock Open Air, Britain's largest heavy music festival launched in 2005 at Catton Park, Derbyshire, sharing the bill with Amon Amarth and Megadeth. Their 50-minute Ronnie James Dio Main Stage set, captured in high quality, embodied their European tour climax, where Frank Carducci's aggressive riffs merged with Matt Hoffman's drum power and Jamie Jasta's emotive vocals to spark collective ecstasy among thousands under summer skies. This show highlighted their veteran status, turning the festival stage into a realm of rebellion and unity.