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This is our love letter back to Download Festival, we discuss all things Download related + anything else that’s happening in the world of rock/alternative music.

  1. 2 HR AGO

    Download Festival 2026 - Sunday bands

    This episode we discuss every band playing on the Sunday at Download Festival 2026.  Sunday at Download Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the festival’s strongest days for modern rock and metal, headlined by Linkin Park, whose set is expected to combine classic nu-metal favourites with newer material from the band’s current era featuring Emily Armstrong. Other standout acts include Bad Omens, known for blending metalcore with huge melodic hooks and atmospheric production; Ice Nine Kills, famous for their theatrical horror-inspired live shows; The Pretty Reckless, bringing a more classic hard rock sound led by Taylor Momsen’s vocals; Kublai Khan TX, delivering some of the heaviest breakdowns of the weekend; and Bloodywood, whose fusion of metal and Punjabi folk has made them a major festival favourite. The Sunday lineup overall leans toward modern alternative metal, emotional heavy music, and high-energy live performances to close out the weekend. Thanks again to our sponsor Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted

    2h 25m

  2. 27 APR

    Download Festival 2026 - Saturday bands

    This episode we discuss every band playing on the Saturday at Download Festival 2026.  Saturday at Download Festival 2026 is headlined by Guns N’ Roses, bringing a classic, stadium-rock feel with their biggest hits. The day mixes modern heavy acts like We came as Romans and Architects with established names such as Trivium and Drowning Pool. There’s also a blend of alternative and crossover appeal from The All-American Rejects, Bush, and BABYMETAL, alongside heavier acts like Decapitated and Behemoth, making it a diverse day that balances nostalgia with modern metal. Thanks again to our sponsor Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted Trivium Playlist

    2h 9m

  3. 26 APR

    Lais Martins Waring Interview

    Join us in this bonus episode where we speak with Lais Martins Waring about PR and her involvement with Download Festival - what she does in the lead up to the festival and her role on site as well.

    1hr 2min

  4. 13 APR

    Download Festival 2026 - Friday bands

    This episode we discuss every band playing on the Friday at Download Festival 2026.  Friday at Download Festival 2026 is led by Limp Bizkit as headliners, with major acts like Cypress Hill, Pendulum, and Electric Callboy setting a strong rap-rock and nu metal tone. The lineup is rounded out by popular rock and metal names such as Halestorm, Periphery, alongside heavier and cult acts like Corrosion of Conformity and Creeper. Overall, the day blends nostalgia with modern metalcore and alternative sounds, creating a high-energy start to the festival. Thanks again to our sponser Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema

    1hr 43min

  5. 30 MAR

    Eddfest at Knebworth 2026

    This episode we talk all about what we can expect at Eddfest this year which is being held at Knebworth on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July. We also revisit our top 10 Iron Maiden albums for the first time in almost 5 years.  Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight Broken Day x Dear Download hoodie YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema

    1hr 54min

  6. 15 MAR

    Limp Bizkit Special

    This episode we dive into the history of Limp Bizkit, the headliners for Friday at Download Festival 2026. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight Broken Day x Dear Download hoodie YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema

    2h 6m

  7. 1 MAR

    Guns N' Roses Special

    This episode we talk all about Download Festival 2026's Saturday headliners Gun N' Roses! Beginning with the beginning, we also touch upon all of their albums, some of the problems the band has faced over the years and what to expect from them this year. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight Broken Day x Dear Download hoodie YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simon's Use Your Illusion

    2h 8m

  8. 15 FEB

    Linkin Park Special

    This episode we talk all about Linkin Park, who are headlining Download Festival 2026 on the Sunday! We discuss their history, their albums, our opinions on them over the years and what we might expect to see at Download this year. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight Broken Day x Dear Download hoodie YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Linkin Park Spotify playlist

    1hr 49min
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This is our love letter back to Download Festival, we discuss all things Download related + anything else that’s happening in the world of rock/alternative music.

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  • Creator
    Dear Download
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
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