If there is one band that encapsulates the Castle Donington spirit more than any other it’s the mighty Metallica and a headline set reflecting the venue’s rich ... Read More...
Dropkick Murphys have come a long way since their birth in Boston’s 90s hardcore punk scene. This slot, on Download’s Zippo Encore stage, was one of the band’s ... Read More...
It has been a chaotic few years for Anthrax. We’ve seen a reformation of the Among The Living line-up, Dan Nelson’s ill fated stint as vocalist, John Bush front... Read More...
Few, if any, heavy metal music events could ever hope to match the latest Black Sabbath reunion in terms of hype, drama and expectation.
First came the fanfare... Read More...
To steal a phrase from the canny Pete Spibey, it was Black Spiders who got this very special ‘Sabbath’ day underway.
And who better to usher in the final chapt... Read More...
When Biff Byford declared there would be no rain at Download on day two of the 2012 festival ponchos were packed up and brollies binned.
Heavy Metal’s voice of... Read More...
For those without a pair of wellies Download 2012 was always going to present a challenge.
But even before the mad dash for the least muddy patch there was an ... Read More...
Download 2012 is almost upon us and so it's time for our final preview for this summer.
And who better to wrap things up than returning Geordie mob the Quirebo... Read More...
It's the night before the main event and thousands of Download fans are already on site counting down the hours until the real action gets underway.
It might b... Read More...
All this week we've been gearing up for Download by bringing you a brief history of the bands you can't afford to miss at Castle Donington.
And there are no bi... Read More...
