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This episode we discuss every band playing on the Friday at Download Festival 2026. 
Friday at Download Festival 2026 is led by Limp Bizkit as headliners, with major acts like Cypress Hill, Pendulum, and Electric Callboy setting a strong rap-rock and nu metal tone. The lineup is rounded out by popular rock and metal names such as Halestorm, Periphery, alongside heavier and cult acts like Corrosion of Conformity and Creeper. Overall, the day blends nostalgia with modern metalcore and alternative sounds, creating a high-energy start to the festival.
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This episode we talk all about what we can expect at Eddfest this year which is being held at Knebworth on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July. We also revisit our top 10 Iron Maiden albums for the first time in almost 5 years. 
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This episode we dive into the history of Limp Bizkit, the headliners for Friday at Download Festival 2026.
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This episode we talk all about Download Festival 2026's Saturday headliners Gun N' Roses! Beginning with the beginning, we also touch upon all of their albums, some of the problems the band has faced over the years and what to expect from them this year.
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This episode we talk all about Linkin Park, who are headlining Download Festival 2026 on the Sunday! We discuss their history, their albums, our opinions on them over the years and what we might expect to see at Download this year.
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This episode we chat about our memories of Download Festival 2009, we look at the line up, the map, the Red bull bedroom jam . com stage and some of the other things that were happening at the time.
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This episode we chat about what 2026 will hold for us, for festivals, for music releases and also films and other bits in general.
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This episode we announce the winners of the Dear Download awards for 2025. We had more votes than any previous year for more accurate results. We also celebrate hitting 50,000 all time downloads! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of Dear Download this year.
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This episode we are back with our 4th annual DD awards covering best and worst albums, best live performances and much more. Get your votes in before Thursday, which is when we will record and reveal the winners. 
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This episode we talk about 10 iconic albums that turn 10 this year.
Killing Joke - Pylon
Three days grace - Human
Soilwork - The ride majestic
Fear Factory - Genexus
Soulfly - Archangel
Shinedown - Threat to Survival
Fightstar - Behind the Devil's back
Ghost - Meliora
Bring me the horizon - That’s the Spirit
Cradle of Filth - Hammer of the witches
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