Top 10 bands you must watch at Download Festival 2026
“SCREAM FOR ME, DONINGTON!” It’s that time of year again – Download Festival is nearly upon us and the village
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INTRODUCING: Bitter Branches
Philadelphia’s BITTER BRANCHES really bring something instinctively appealing to the punk and hardcore scene. With members heralding from DEADGUY, WALLEYE, CALVARY
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INTRODUCING: Only Human
The realms of progressive metal have been flourishing in leaps and bounds with each passing year as many a budding
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Haggard Cat: Chaos Therapy
They have surfed crowds on carpets and never seen or heard from the carpet again. They have walloped Glastonbury’s stage,
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Sátan Festival: Forged In Fire, Rooted In Iceland
Sátan Festival has, in a relatively short space of time, carved out a reputation as one of the more intriguing extreme
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Exodus: Maximum Sadness
Rather than casually coasting on previous accomplishments, legendary thrashers EXODUS have sustained their run of dominance for a staggering 40
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Fabienne Erni: Unveiling of a Private World
In May of 2016, fans of folk metal would be shocked by the sudden lineup change of ELUVEITIE, one of
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Winterfylleth: Mastering A Journey
Upon thinking about extreme metal bands in the UK that consistently stay relevant, WINTERFYLLETH should be on the top of every
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Artio: How Much Are You Willing To Give?
In a music industry so focused on numbers, ‘viral’ moments and creating a brand, ARTIO, an alt-rock band from Leeds,
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Armed For Apocalypse: Beneath The Blasters
Although the exact nature of what disaster is going to wipe us all from this planet is still unknown, post-metal
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