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This is our love letter back to Download Festival, we discuss all things Download related + anything else that’s happening in the world of rock/alternative music.
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- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
Download Festival 2027 predictions
This episode we discuss the bands that we think will be playing next year at Download Festival 2027 and who will be joining the rumored headliners Blink 182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence. If you want to support us on a one off basis and buy us a metaphorical beer, you can do so below. DDP Ko-Fi All of our other links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Sep 27, 20261h 38m
2026 Festivals review
This episode we give an overview of all the festivals we've been to this year, including Slam Dunk Festival, Download Festival, Eddfest, Bloodstock Festival and ArcTanGent festival. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Sep 1, 20261h 34m
Bloodstock and ArcTanGent 2026 review
This episode Simon talks to us all about his time at this years Bloodstock Festival and ArcTanGent festival. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Aug 3, 20261h 39m
Bloodstock Festival 2026 Preview
Join us for our Bloodstock Open Air 2026 festival preview as we take a look at everything you need to know before one of the UK's biggest heavy metal festivals. We discuss the 2026 lineup, including Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail, and Saxon, highlight the must-see bands across the weekend, explore the festival's 25th anniversary celebrations, and share our predictions, recommendations, and tips for fans heading to Catton Park. If you're planning to attend Bloodstock 2026 or just want to keep up with the latest rock and metal festival news, this is the episode for you. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Jul 21, 20261h 25m
Eddfest Review
Join us as we review EddFest 2026, Iron Maiden's epic 50th anniversary celebration at Knebworth. We break down Iron Maiden's headline performance, supporting sets from The Darkness and Blaze Bayley, plus our thoughts on the Infinite Dreams museum, themed attractions, the overall festival atmosphere, and how the event delivered as a one-of-a-kind celebration of Maiden's legacy. Was EddFest a triumph worthy of becoming a regular festival? Tune in as we discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Jul 6, 20262h 12m
Download Festival 2026 Review - Part 2
This episode we talk about everything we did on the Saturday and Sunday at Download Festival 2026, as well as everything else including the toilets, food, how organised this year was in general and much much more. Thanks again to our sponsor Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Jun 21, 20262h 11m
Download Festival 2026 Review - Part 1
This episode, hosted by Simon is our review of what we did at Download Festival 2026 from the Tuesday to the Friday. Thanks again to our sponsor Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
- Jun 9, 202621 min
Wednesday Morning Download Festival 2026
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