With 2000trees just around the corner we're all starting to plan what we'll be cramming into our schedule. We know how difficult that can be, especially with so much on offer, so we've picked our must-see bands to help you out. Here is who we think you should check out this weekend...

This week sludge pop/alt-rock quartet Bellevue Days release their new EP Rosehill and return to 2000trees Festival. We caught up with the band ahead of the festival to hear their top tips and stories from the road, from waking up in a pool of beer to living off service station sandwiches.

We caught up with Belgium hardcore band Moments ahead of their European tour to hear their top tips and stories from the road.

It's that time of year again, Download Festival. Set to takeover Donington Park between the 9th-11th June, the festival is home to some of the biggest names in rock and metal, as well as the hottest up and coming acts from across the globe. With such a packed line-up it can be daunting trying to plan out your day, so we've chosen our must see bands to help you decide!

We've curated our very own Download Festival Spotify playlist, get your metal horns at the ready!

The legendary CKY made an exciting return earlier this year, set to release their new album The Phoenix on the 16th June via Long Branch Records/SPV. The trio recently toured the UK, their first time in six years, for a run of intimate headline dates and we jumped at the chance to be there. Take a look at our photo gallery from The Marble Factory in Bristol!

See Biffy Clyro, System of a Down and Aerosmith & win awesome Zippo gear!

Want to win a pair of tickets to one of The Contortionist's remaining UK tour dates AND a t-shirt? All you have to do is enter our competition.

Want to win a limited edition Download Festival windproof lighter courtesy of Zippo? Read on to find out how!

Having released their third album Meta in September 2016, Long Island tech-metallers Car Bomb recently toured the UK with the mighty Gojira. We caught up with bassist Jon Modell to hear his tips and stories from the road, from his most embarrassing moment to the most rewarding.