Steel Panther bassist Lexxi Foxx says the band has been humbled by the love they have received from Download over … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO. 11 – STEEL PANTHER – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
By Eric Mackinnon Fizzy Blood are bubbling noisily and unavoidably towards the surface and mainstream of the UK rock scene. … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO. 10 – FIZZY BLOOD – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
Aaron Beam can’t wait to roll the Red Fang wagon up to Donington Park as he says festivals are sometimes … Read More “DOWNLOAD 2017: NO. 9 – RED FANG – 50 BANDS IN 50 DAYS”
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”