Every year we preview the must-see acts at Download - from the main stage mainstays to the buried treasures.
And who better to kick things off in 2012 than the... Read More...
In the last of this year's pre-Download Festival exclusives we talk to fast-rising US rock n roll troupe Rival Sons.
With new album Head Down due out in August... Read More...
The Treatment have become the go-to guys for big bands seeking the perfect warm-up act.
And with debut album This Might Hurt still a firm RUSHONROCK favourite ... Read More...
It's 22 years since the Quireboys graced the Castle Donington stage but they're the go-t0 act to get a 10th anniversary party started.
Way back in 1990 Spike a... Read More...
It was better late than never as far as The Union were concerned when the band was finally confirmed for the 2012 Download festival.
The saviours of British bl... Read More...
@ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, May 23 2012
For the last 15 years it would be fair to say W Axl Rose has relished his one-man mission to disprove the old adage ... Read More...
Following hair metal heroes Steel Panther on the Download main stage is a tough job...but somebody's got to do it.
And who better than the equally hilarious an... Read More...
Following the sad news that Robin Gibb has lost his battle with cancer, the world's biggest (and perhaps, only) all metal tribute to the Bee Gees has pledged to... Read More...
He's going head-to-head with main stage headliners The Prodigy on Download Friday.
And we've got a sneaking feeling there'll only be one winner when Slash gets... Read More...
Download's 10th anniversary festival kicks off three weeks tomorrow and we're starting our definitive build-up to the big event right here, right now!
Look out... Read More...
