By Eric Mackinnon “If my teenage self could see me now,” pondered Otherkin drummer Rob Summons as he chatted cheerily … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO.8 – OTHERKIN – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
by Eric Mackinnon Playing festival sets on stages as massive as the Download Festival will never be the norm or … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO. 7 – THE LOUNGE KITTENS – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Alestorm Zippo Encore Stage – Saturday, June 10 By Eric Mackinnon Christopher Bowes is delighted to sail the good ship … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017 – NO. 6 – ALESTORM – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Venom Prison The Dogtooth Stage, Friday, June 9 By Eric Mackinnon ‘We will bring maximum devastation to Download,’ vows Venom … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017 – NO 5. – VENOM PRISON – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Love Zombies The Dogtooth Stage – Sunday, June 11 By Eric Mackinnon Love Zombies are making a triumphant return to … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017 – NO . 4 – LOVE ZOMBIES – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Dead! Sunday, June 11 – The Avalanche Stage By Eric Mackinnon Being championed by Radio 1, earning slots at prestigious … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO. 3 – DEAD! 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
The Astroid Boys – Avalanche Stage (Friday) By Eric Mackinnon Astroid Boys are a band with a toe in any … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017 – NO. 2 – ASTROID BOYS – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics Dogtooth Stage (Sunday) By Eric Mackinnon Playing the Download Festival with his new band … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017 – NO. 1 – AARON BUCHANAN AND CULT CLASSICS – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia has hailed Download Festival booker Andy Copping for having faith and foresight in the band … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: WE OWE DOWNLOAD AND ANDY COPPING SAYS STEEL PANTHER DRUMMER”
Biffy Clyro main man Simon Neil says his band aren’t in it for money or fame and the only way … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: FAME AND FORTUNE DON’T MATTER TO BIFFY CLYRO”