What do you folks think of the first Download Fest announcement for next year?

Personally, I'm super excited. I haven't been to Download before but ever since Green Day were teased, I told myself I was gonna commit if the rest of the lineup is decent, and while I'm not too fussed about Sleep Token or Korn, there are some amazing bands lower down the bill for me. Including but not limited to:

• Weezer

• Jimmy Eat World

• Don Broco

• Frank Carter & the Sex Pistols

• Boston Manor

• Bad Nerves

• Bex

• Dead Pony

• The Scratch

• Spiritual Cramp

• Teen Mortgage

• Venus Grrrls

Is there anyone else you're hoping for in a second wave announcement? Personally, I want to see a little more punk representation. Bob Vylan, Soft Play, Amyl & the Sniffers, Snayx, Soapbox, Play Dead, Gallus... all still on my wishlist even though I've seen them all before!

One of Download Festival 2025's Three Headliners Is a Newer Band

See the lineup so far.

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