Episodes
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Mike and Kate take a look at this week's Iron Maiden festival - Eddfest! We look at every band playing, take a look at all the entertainment and activities at the festival, and have a special message from the editor of the Iron Maiden fan club!
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The LoadDown podcast brought their "Welcome to Download Festival party" to Donington's Courtyard stage. There were laughs, party-games, special guests, and there was a lot of rain!
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It's time for Download Festival 2026! Mike and Jonny get hyped for Download with Kate, welcome SMTV's Stu Marlow back to learn about his rituals for day 1, and hear from members of the LoadDown Podcast Discord!
We also have the annual quiz, and round off by learning about Mosh Against the Malignant.
Have a great time at Download, thank you for all the support this year!
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Join us this week as we catchup with good friends "To the Show" as we talk all things RIP for this years Download Festival!
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Join us this week as we catchup with Eamon and Trish from the Takeover team to deep dive into who is performing this year on the Wednesday at Download, how they get from 400+ bands down to 6, And what it takes to be a part of the takeover team.
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Is the the most clash heavy day ever at Download!?Join us this week as we take a look at the Opus and Apex Stage!
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How physically demanding is Download Festival and how can you better prepare your body for that all mighty weekend! Join us this week as we catchup with Rachel Henley of Henley Fitness to talk all things Download, and her upcoming "Get Mosh pit ready" fitness programme in collaboration with Download Festival. Enjoy
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With camping tickets sold out for Download Festival 2026, is there a way to get there for free? We catchup with regular Download Festival Volunteer Richard Cross about what volunteering experience is really like.
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Jonny and Mike take an in depth look at the last remaining logo bands playing Download Festival 2026: Daughtry, Cavalera, Blood Incantation and Static-X!
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To celebrate this year's International Women's Day, we caught up with Download attendee and LoadDown listener Rosanna to find out about her experiences of the festival, having not been to a festival in 20 years! We learn more about the festival from a female perspective, and find out about some of the best female musicians playing Download Festival 2026!
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The 2nd announcement is finally with us, and with that comes lots of festival clash maths, extra bands and incredible day splits. Join us this week for our take on a crazy announcement!
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A German dance act and a previous Download headliner are amongst the next set of logo bands that we take a deeper look into this week on the LoadDown Podcast!
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