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Interview
The HU: “Feeling is something we can all understand”
Mongolian metal sensations The HU talk new music and cultivating connections that go beyond language ahead of the band’s upcoming UK headline tour
Review
Download 2026: the highlights
The best of the fest, from Linkin Park’s triumphant return to Donington to Ice Nine Kills’ blood-soaked horror spectacular
Review
Linkin Park’s Download homecoming was worth the 12-year wait
With Emily Armstrong leading the charge, Linkin Park capped off the weekend with a high-octane set that honoured their legacy while embracing an exciting new chapter
Review
Guns N’ Roses deliver an epic three-hour headline set on their Download return
From deafening crowd singalongs and blistering guitar solos, Guns N' Roses delivered a headline set that healed old wounds and reminded everyone why they remain rock royalty
Review
It’s back-to-back hits as Limp Bizkit (finally) headline Download Festival
Fred Durst and co.'s first visit to the Apex Stage went off in triumphant style
Interview
My Greatest Hits: Wendy James of Transvision Vamp
The Transvision Vamp icon talks us through her career highlights, from sneaking in to see The Clash to playing sold-out reunion shows
Looking Back
The Kooks talk 20 years of Inside In/Inside Out
Luke Pritchard reflects on the lightning-bolt rise of The Kooks’ debut album ahead of a run of outdoor shows this summer
Looking Back
Bowling For Soup talk 20 years of A Hangover You Don’t Deserve
The pop-punk legends reflect on the unexpected success of their seminal album ahead of their 2026 summer shows
Interview
My Greatest Hits: Lzzy Hale of Halestorm
The Halestorm frontwoman picks her own career highlights, from the band’s family beginnings to Wembley, Download and playing with Ozzy
The 11 best Bleachers songs
Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? Here are the 11 best Bleachers songs ahead of their 2026 UK headline tour