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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.

Download 2017 saw In Flames gracing the main stage on Sunday. We spoke to Anders Fridén about the importance of Download Festival, the perils of touring and their latest album Battles.

Following on from their slot on the Dogtooth Stage at Download 2017 we caught up with punk rock band Drones to see how the festival was for them, their political side and what's next on the cards.

Dead! have become regulars to the pages of Bring The Noise over the years, so we jumped at the chance to have a chat with Louis and Sam Matlock following their set on The Avalanche Stage at Download 2017. We talked debut album, were taught a fancy new word and their dream festival line up...

At Download 2017 we sat down with Giorgio Cantarutti and Ashley Green from Holding Absence. The Cardiff outfit are making big waves on the live circuit, and from line-up changes to signing to SharpTone Records things got big and exciting extremely fast.

Opening the mainstage at Download Festival is no small feat, and this year Hacktivist undertook the role on Saturday 10th June. Having played only a handful of shows with new co-vocalist Jot Maxi there was additional pressure riding on their shoulders; we spoke to J Hurley and Rich Hawking about how it went and what's on the cards right now for Hacktivist.

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!