There’s just three days to go until Leeds (and Reading) 2010 kick off and we’re counting down to this summer’s last big shindig by throwing the spotlight on the biggest and baddest bands.

And let’s face it – you don’t get much bigger and badder than dance rock devils Pendulum these days.

Check out our guide to the guys right here and don’t forget to catch them in person on this winter’s UK arena tour!

BAND: Pendulum

WHERE: NME/Radio 1 Stage

WHEN: Friday August 27

ESSENTIAL ANTHEM: Propane Nightmares

CURRENT ALBUM: Immersion

EXPECT: A sore head

DON’T EXPECT: Room to breathe

WEAR: Black

EAT: Your words

EXCITEMENT FACTOR: 9/10

DIVA RATING: 8/10