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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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