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This episode we talk all about Simons' experience this year at Bloodstock festival 2023. A massive thank you to all of our legendary patreons. James Harrison Alexander Toon Dan Cross Dean Delicado Sean Schofield George Butler Christopher Hambridge Henry Richardson Find us here. Linktree Simon's YouTube Stu's YouTube Chidzvidz YouTube Dippy Doughnutters Vlog George's Tiktok George's YouTube Credits...

This episode we have 4 very special guests over 3 interviews. Something quite different to our normal episodes. We have Stu first talking about RIP and his experiences of it for the first time this year. Then we have Matt and Andrew from Antisaint back to talk to us about how the festival was for them from a bands point of view and how they found their first ever visit to the UK. And finally we ha...

This episode we talk all about Simons experience at 2000 trees this year, including reviews of Bullet for my valentine, Skindred, The Bronx, Dinosaur Pileup, Hell is for heroes, Deaf Havana, Pitchshifter and Holding Absence. You can also check out Simon's Vlog of 2000 Trees here. Find us here. Linktree Simon's YouTube Chidzvidz YouTube Stu's YouTube Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/...

This is part 2 of our Download Festival 2023 review where we give our thoughts and impressions of this years festival. We talk about the bands from Saturday and Sunday and our overall opinions of the layout and the changes they made for this year. Find us here. Linktree Simon's Vlog Chidzvidz Vlog Chidzvidz Vlog 2 Stu's Vlog Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/...

This is THE episode of the year (part 1) where we give our thoughts and impressions of Download Festival 2023. We talk about the bands from Thursday and Friday, where we managed to get with our press pass, the Church of Genxsis, the meet up and much much more. Find us here. Linktree Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://freesound.o...

This is our Wednesday morning episode for Download Festival 2023. We have loads of submissions from you guys, the fans talking about what you love about the festival. We hope you enjoy this on your annual pilgrimage to the hallowed ground. Find us here. Linktree If you'd like to help contribute to Simon and Victoria's honeymoon: Paypal - coxycus@hotmail.com Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freeso...

This episode we cover everything we haven't covered so far including every band playing on the Thursday at Download Festival 2023, acts you can see in the new District X including the 5 bands playing the boardie takeover on the Wednesday, Live podcast shows on the Sidesplitter stage, additions or changes on the map and a lot more. Find us here. Linktree Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound....

We sat down with ANTISAINT to discuss their upcoming appearance at Download Festival. This will be their UK debut and we can't wait to get down to the Dogtooth stage first thing on Saturday morning to catch their set!   ANTISAINT linktree   Find us here. Linktree Simons YouTube Stu's YouTube Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://fr...

This bonus episode is all about RIP. We are joined by Stu who has gone from fan of the show to admin of the Discord to part of the team. We discuss everything we could find about all RIP packages and more at Download Fetival 2023. Find us here. Linktree Stu's Youtube Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/simple...

This is episode three of our Countdown to Download episodes in which we will be discussing every single band that's playing over the weekend. This week we talk about every band currently announced for the Friday. Find us here. Linktree Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/simplewave/sounds/372876/ Intro music...

This is episode two of our Countdown to Download episodes in which we will be discussing every single band that's playing over the weekend. This week we talk about every band currently announced for the Saturday. Find us here. Linktree Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/simplewave/sounds/372876/ Intro music...

This episode is the start of our Countdown to Download episodes in which we will be discussing every single band that's playing over the weekend. This week we start with the 33 bands that are currently announced for the Sunday. Find us here. Linktree Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/simplewave/sounds/37287...

This episode we take the opportunity to step away from talking about Download Festival before exclusively talking about it for the next 3-4 months. We talk about some movies that we love including Ghostbusters, Pitch Black, Ferris Buelers day off, Thirteen Ghosts, The Shining and many more. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Patreon Discord Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Simon's y...

This episode we catch up on all the news and new releases we missed or ran out of time to talk about. We discuss what System of a Down would have been like if they replaced Serj Tankain 15 years ago and kept releasing albums. We also talk about new music from The Used, Hell is for heroes, Cradle of Filth, Enter Shikari, Metallica, Fit for an Autopsy, Devildriver, Host, Falling in Reverse, Alter Br...

This episode we move away from talking about Download Festival 2023 and take a look back at 2006. We talk about the absolutely stacked lineup, we remember the bands that we saw and the bands we missed. We also talk about Axl Rose's tiny feet, the Snickers bowl and what heppened with the infamous riots on the Sunday night. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Y...

This episode is all Slipknot who are headlining the Sunday at this years Download Festival. We talk about all of their albums in detail, we discuss eveything from their early years including Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. to the most recent The End So Far and Bone Church. We also finally got round to sharing our thoughts on the latest In Flames album Foregone. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmai...

This episode we discuss every aspect of the second announcement for Download Festival 2023 including the leaked poster, our initial thoughts on the bands that were added and the many benefits for the future of Download that can come from the festival selling out. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simo...

This episode we talk all about Bring me the Horizon including what to expect and how to get yourself hyped up for their headlining slot at Download Festival 2023. We talk about each of their albums to date and highlights from those albums for new BMTH fans. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simon's yo...

This episode we talk about Metallica who are headlining 2 days at this years Download Festival. We discuss what we might come to expect from their upcoming tour of twin shows and what this means for Download. Will fans be able to see both days via single day tickets. And we also touch on our favourite Metallica albums and some other band related tidbits. Metallica spotify playlist You can reach us...

*TRIGGER WARNING* Simon mispronounces an album name many many times during this episode. If that's something that bothers you, consider skipping this episode. This episode we are Joined by a very special guest, Adam Bowden. We talk all about our love for Papa Roach and rank their albums from least favourite to favourite, because they're all good. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Fac...

This episode we go through the winners of the Dear Download 2022 awards as voted by you. To be a part of any future awesome stuff like this join our Discord. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simon's youtube Simons twitch channel Discord Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPac...

This episode is the beginning of the Dear Download end of year awards. We go over all the categories and nominations all to be decided by you, the listeners. All voting will happen on our discord. Find the invite link below. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simon's youtube Simons twitch channel Disco...

This episode you can hear all about what we thought about the recent announcement and the bands that are playing at Download Festival 2023. You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simon's youtube Simons twitch channel Discord Credits: Explicit Intro - https://freesound.org/people/RunnerPack/sounds/87039/ Ex...

This episode we sit down with Kev and Gem from Ready to mosh cast to discuss our lienups predictions and wishlists ahead of the upcoming announcemnt on the 7th November. It was a really insteresting chat, if you want to check out their podcast you can find it here - Ready to mosh cast You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's...

This episode we sit down to talk about some of the greatest and most iconic albums that were realeased in 2012 such as Papa Roach's The Connection, Tenacious D's Rize of the Fenix, Linkin Park's Living things, Stone Sour's House of gold and bones pt1 and more.  You can reach us at: Deardownload2003@gmail.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Adam's spotify playlist Simon's Spotify playlist Simon'...