Headbang Theory

As Metallica rolled into London for two huge nights, we were there to take it all in. In this episode, we break down the performances, the atmosphere, and whether the metal legends lived up to the hype. From Gojira's crushing support set to Knocked Loose bringing pure chaos, we discuss the standout moments, the biggest surprises, and what made this one of the must-see metal events of the year....

Metallica are back in London, so there's only one thing for it, our ultimate Metallica song draft! It's time to put their legendary catalogue to the test. In this episode, we look forward to getting into the snake-pit in London and celebrating one of the biggest bands in heavy metal by going head-to-head in the first-ever Headbang Theory Metallica Song Draft. Taking turns to pick tracks fr...

Riff Association is back for Part 2, and things are getting even more ridiculous. This time Sam gives his answers on quick-fire riff riddles, impossible choices, and the challenge of finding the perfect riff for life's most random situations. From awkward social encounters and festival disasters to everyday frustrations and moments of pure triumph, join us as Sam digs deep into his memory for...

It was a weekend packed with riffs, pits, unforgettable performances, and plenty of controversy. Join us as we look back on Download Festival 2026 and break down everything that made this year's event one to remember. From headline sets by Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park to the breakout performances that stole the show, we share our favourite moments, biggest surprises, and the...

Welcome to Riff Association: Part 1. In this new quick-fire episode, we put our knowledge of top riffs to the test by matching our favourites to riffs to everyday situations, random scenarios, and ridiculous questions. What riff best describes getting stuck at work, or realising somebody else has eaten your lunch? Which riff captures that Friday beer feeling? And what plays in your head when you c...

What makes the perfect festival line-up? In this episode, we build our ultimate festival bill made up of our dream headliners - alive or dead - and the opening acts we'd choose to kick off the each day of the biggest weekend in rock and metal. From stadium-filling legends to rising stars ready for their breakthrough, we debate who deserves the top spot and which bands would set the tone from t...

Every metalhead has them. Those bands, songs, or albums they secretly love but would never admit to it. In this episode, we reveal some of our heavy metal guilty pleasures and dive into the tracks that somehow found their way onto our playlists. From unexpected pop influences to cheesy anthems and controversial favourites, nothing is off limits. Expect laughs, questionable music tastes, and a remi...

Who deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026? We make our picks and dive into the artists we believe have earned their spot in music history. From legendary metal pioneers to hard rock icons and overlooked favourites, we debate who should get the nod, who’s been snubbed for too long, and which bands truly changed the face of heavy music. Expect passionate arguments, controversial...

Download Festival 2026 is going to be massive, so we decided to break it down for our first ever episode. We've taken a look at our top five must-see bands for this year, from iconic heavyweights we know will bring the party to the breakout acts ready to make waves over the weekend, we've picked the sets you absolutely can’t miss. Expect strong opinions, a few disagreements, and plenty of...