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Rob Laing

"I think it's potentially the European Mecca for heavy progressive rock and metal": As Arctangent festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, it feels more important than ever for musicians and fans alike

Dillinger Escape Plan at Arctangent festival, 2015.

The lush green pastures of the Mendip Hills nearly the English city of Bristol are not the most obvious environment for abrasive, discordant and frequently majestically glorious guitar tones, but every year Fernhill Farm becomes a beacon for what an alternative music festival can and should be. It becomes Arctangent, and 10 years in it's better than ever.

"When we started ATG it would have seemed totally outlandish to think we’d ever get to 10 years with 10,000+ attendees, and the likes of Mogwai and Meshuggah headlining," founder James Scarlett tells MusicRadar. "Doing this without any corporate backing is tough but we’ve got there, and it makes me very proud to sit back and think about all the wonderful times we’ve had. Roll on year 20!"

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