New Zealand (via the US) didgeridoo metallers Like A Storm return to Download two years after they made their debut, sub-headlining the same stage they opened on their first visit! We caught up with the band (brothers Kent, Chris and Matt Brooks and Zach Wood) ahead of their set to talk Download, new album Catacombs, […]
We caught up with London metallers Brutai‘s vocalist/guitarist Felix Lawrie and guitarist Henry Ryan ahead of their Download 2017 performance to chat about the festival, debut album Born and telling people what they really think. You guys are at Download! Are you excited to be here? Felix: I think that’s an understatement really. It’s a bit […]
British alt-punk trio God Damn return to Download 2017 on the back of their 2016 release of album Everything Ever. We caught up with the band at the festival to talk clashes, touring with some incredible artists and the inspiration behind It Bites. You’re at Download! Are you excited to be here? All: Yeah! Ash […]
We caught up with State Champs’ bassist Ryan Scott Graham and drummer Evan Ambrosio for a chat about playing UK festivals, planning the new record and Queen covering State Champs prior to their Download 2017 appearance! You’re at Download! Are you excited to be here? Evan: Absolutely! Ryan: We’re stoked! It’s our first time so […]
Yorkshire alt-rockers As Sirens Fall returned to Download this year to entertain the RIP campers on the Wednesday night following a sold-out show in Leeds. We caught up with vocalist (or as he says; song and dance man) Mikey Lord and bassist Jason Doveston to chat new music, tiny venues and how vampires do not […]
Ahead of their headlining slot on the Avalanche Stage at Download 2017, we caught up with Justin Hills and Jack Fowler, bassist and guitarist respectively of Sleeping With Sirens to talk Download, System Of A Down and the Rise Against tour that was announced just after the interview took place. You’re at Download! Are you […]
Interview number one of Download 2017 is with Issues. We first caught up with the band at Slam Dunk 2016 (check it out here) and this time, we get co-frontman Tyler Carter and bassist Skyler Acord to talk festivals versus headline shows, Amy Winehouse and Jack Black covering Issues and Tyler’s happy place. You’re at […]
Download Festival is the spiritual home of rock and metal. The varied headliners this year ensured there was something for everyone. We’ve already covered the festival in our general review (check it out here) but now we delve into the bands on offer across the three days! Sunday 11th: Fozzy (words Lizi Birt): Everyone is […]
Download Festival is the spiritual home of rock and metal. The varied headliners this year ensured there was something for everyone. We’ve already covered the festival in our general review (check it out here) but now we delve into the bands on offer across the three days! Saturday 10th: Hacktivist (words Jess Powell): Hacktivist were […]
Download Festival is the spiritual home of rock and metal. The varied headliners this year ensured there was something for everyone. We’ve already covered the festival in our general review (check it out here) but now we delve into the bands on offer across the three days! Friday 9th: Northlane (words Lizi Birt): First band […]
Download fever hit Donington Park as thousands of rock and metal fans descended on the spiritual home of rock for the annual three-day event. You’re first greeted by friendly stewards and security, with thei heightened security presence a welcome sight. It’s also dry for most of the weekend, something very rare for what is affectionately […]
