The Metal Roundup

Our Download Festival adventure comes to an end as we look back on an unforgettable final day and reflect on the best festival weekend we've ever experienced.

In this episode, we discuss Spitting Glass, Boundaries, The Plot In You, Bad Omens, Linkin Park and more, relive the chaos of the pit, and talk about Steve's surreal experience joining A Day To Remember on stage. We also reflect on meeting so many members of The Metal Roundup community, the highlights of the weekend, and why Download Festival 2026 is one we'll never forget.

Thanks to everyone who came over to say hello, joined us for the live podcast, or supported us throughout the weekend!

It's the final day of Download Festival, but first we're looking back at everything that happened on Saturday.
In this episode we discuss Thornhill, Tropic Gold, Landmvrks, and a very memorable Architects set. We also talk about meeting listeners from The Metal Roundup community, surviving another day in the sun, and why Download 2026 continues to be one of the most enjoyable festival experiences we've ever had.
Plus, we look ahead to a stacked final day featuring Boundaries, Bloodywood, A Day To Remember, Bad Omens, and Linkin Park.

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Day 1 at Download Festival brought sunshine, questionable decisions, and some absolutely incredible live performances.
In this episode, we look back on a packed Friday featuring Silent Planet, Vianova, Holywatr, Periphery, Electric Callboy, Cypress Hill, and a headline set from Limp Bizkit that completely exceeded expectations.
We also relive the chaos of the shared mosh pit, discuss our favourite sets of the day, and try to figure out how we're supposed to survive the rest of the weekend.

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We're finally at Download Festival! After months of planning and preparation and a whole lot of excitement, the three of us are together on site to soak up one of the biggest weekends in the metal universe!In this episode we reflect on our first-ever live podcast in District X, the experience of seeing so many of you turn up to support us, and look ahead to a massive day of bands including Silent Planet, Vianova, Holywatr, Periphery, Electric Callboy, and Limp Bizkit!

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Join Steve O'G, METALBIRB, and Drew Fortune for another episode of The Metal Roundup.
This week the lads react to a selection of mean comments that people have generously left on The Metal Roundup's various socials... who gets roasted the most and whose mean comment is the best?
They also briefly touch on the latest round of new releases from the likes of Boundaries and Asava.

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Have you got a 5 day camping ticket for this year's Download Festival? Come see The Metal Roundup's first ever live show @ Download Festival in District X on Thursday 11th June!

ALSO: submit a video of yourself delivering a metal hot take (20-60 seconds in length only please) by emailing us a Dropbox or Google Drive link to your video to: themetalroundup@gmail.com to potentially feature during our live Download special podcast!