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Festival Review
Download 2026
Jun 12 – 14, 2026 at Donington Park
More than 100 acts featured over four stages in a hectic celebration of heavy music.
By Caspar Motley · June 18, 2026
Gig Review
Primitive Man
April 13, 2026 at Stereo
A sinkhole under Renfield Lane
By Linderon · April 16, 2026
Festival Review
Pitchfork London 2025: Divide and Dissolve & deathcrash
November 5, 2025 at Corsica Studios
A farewell to an iconic London venue · Confrontational noise fuels turbo-charged catharsis
By Dreams Burn Down · November 12, 2025
Festival Review
ArcTanGent 2025
Aug 13 – 16, 2025 at Fernhill Farm
An angular and esoteric bill in the Mendips · A joyous celebration of the heavier side of things, organised by music fans for music fans
By Matichin · September 4, 2025
Gig Review
Black Sabbath
July 5, 2025 at Villa Park
Back to the Beginning · The final live performance by Ozzy Osbourne and the original line-up of Black Sabbath, supported by a galaxy of metal stars, and as watched through the livestream.
By Linderon · July 12, 2025
Festival Review
Bearded Theory 2025
May 22 – 25, 2025 at Catton Park
The lineup is so good it’s kinda weird. · Three days of the most exciting, diverse rock-based lineup on the calendar, and a day school where you can drop off your kids. Hard to believe this festival is real.
By Jessica Jolly · May 30, 2025

Festivals

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Blackbird
Cardiff Castle, Wales
Bloodstock
Bloodstock
Jul 11 – Aug 6, 2026
Catton Park, England
Download
Download
Jun 9 – 13, 2027
Donington Park, England
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Steelhouse
Jul 24 – 26, 2026
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