Download Festival

Spearheading the next generation of arena rock with ass-booting, meaty riffs, thundering drums and more charisma than Elton John on steroids, The Warning are a band who are definitely keeping it in the family. We caught up with two thirds of Mexican rock band backstage at Download, as drummer Paulina ‘Pau’ and bassist Alejandra ‘Ale’ Villareal sat down with us to chew the fat, spill the tea and reflect on a bone-rattling mega set which opened the Opus Stage on Friday at the festival.

As Download drew to a close, we were ready for one last packed day of musical delights.

We were back again for another packed day at Donington and our second Metallica set of the weekend!

Day two of Download provided more sunshine, music and great times for attendees.

The big four-day anniversary edition of the world's premier rock and metal gathering won’t ever be forgotten. Find out what happened on the first day of the festival.

The body count continues to rise as the overlords of slashercore, Ice Nine Kills, announce the arrival of their pop up Chop Shop. The event, which includes exclusive merchandise, make-up artists, themed food and drinks, and more, will take place on Saturday 3rd June in 3 Locks Brewing Company, Camden, London, from 12pm-6pm with free entry. Fans are encouraged to embrace their inner psycho and dress up for the occasion.

This year District X will be better than ever, with a fantastic line-up of secret band sets (to be announced on the day), live podcasts and DJ sets from the likes of The Blackout, Wargasm, Zoe London, Nova Twins x On Wednesdays We Wear Black, Daniel P Carter, Alyx Holcombe and many more.

The special 20th anniversary edition takes place over four days for the first time.

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More names have been confirmed for Download's 20th anniversary edition.