Download 2025

[Andre91]

51 minutes ago, JimMacVeigh said:

It would be a last minute booking rather than the main plan, I would guess. FIR are subbing or headlining festivals in Europe, and since Ronald can’t get into the uk and screwed up that plan, download probably have just done what they’ve needed to.  
 

Yeah, this. 

[LazyDavid]

Architects were so dull a few years ago subbing, just hope the new material (which has been a bit better) makes their set a bit more enjoyable this time, it does make sense.

 

Just thinking of that secret set, would Knocked Loose work? Obviously Outbreak on the Friday in London but if they did the Saturday in Manchester they'd be free on the Sunday potentially?

 

 

[jcarb]

14 hours ago, Andre91 said:

Wednesday is traditionally a returning band. Can’t see Gallows with Frank being that. They would be the big sell of the whole weekend if they were to reform. 
 

Personally, I think they would play a night or two (probably two) at Brixton if they reformed. 

Forever hoping for that reunion. 
Tbf Frank will likely need to clear his diary of all the Sex Pistols stuff first. 
 

But with the end of Rattlesnakes it’s got to be coming? Right?! 🙃

[northernangel]

5 hours ago, JimMacVeigh said:

It would be a last minute booking rather than the main plan, I would guess. FIR are subbing or headlining festivals in Europe, and since Ronald can’t get into the uk and screwed up that plan, download probably have just done what they’ve needed to.  
 

Is still says quite a lot about a festival that holds itself at the level of what Download does that they literally wouldn't be able to find another sub option other than another 2 years ago repeat. They've already got B4MV subbing who shouldn't be. I think Weezer are only doing it out of rarity and the festival selling less tickets now.

[JimMacVeigh]

11 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Is still says quite a lot about a festival that holds itself at the level of what Download does that they literally wouldn't be able to find another sub option other than another 2 years ago repeat. They've already got B4MV subbing who shouldn't be. I think Weezer are only doing it out of rarity and the festival selling less tickets now.

I mean, maybe…but I also wonder how long they’ve held out for to see if Ronnie Radke got cleared to get into the uk. I don’t know if he could’ve reapplied or not but regardless, let’s see what tomorrow brings. Maybe they’ll spring a surprise on us. 

[LazyDavid]

Little bit of fun before the 4pm announcement, tried to squeeze in all of the bands from the top few sections of the first announcement into the line-up template (there will be some wildly out of place ones) with a few extras that I'm predicting/hoping for (Rise Against, Architects, Yellowcard, Frank Turner)

 

Edit: I've already noticed Cradle of Filth in there twice haha

Edited February 18, 2025 by LazyDavid

[liamglastocrowhurst1]

7 hours ago, LazyDavid said:

Little bit of fun before the 4pm announcement, tried to squeeze in all of the bands from the top few sections of the first announcement into the line-up template (there will be some wildly out of place ones) with a few extras that I'm predicting/hoping for (Rise Against, Architects, Yellowcard, Frank Turner)

 

Edit: I've already noticed Cradle of Filth in there twice haha

I know you have done this for fun but you have put cradle of filth twice really close in time on the same day 

[Hawky93]

How easy is it to get taxi’s after dl anyone done it?

[Hawky]

Just now, Hawky93 said:

How easy is it to get taxi’s after dl anyone done it?

Oh you don’t wanna go down that rard 

[northernangel]

8 hours ago, LazyDavid said:

Little bit of fun before the 4pm announcement, tried to squeeze in all of the bands from the top few sections of the first announcement into the line-up template (there will be some wildly out of place ones) with a few extras that I'm predicting/hoping for (Rise Against, Architects, Yellowcard, Frank Turner)

 

Edit: I've already noticed Cradle of Filth in there twice haha

 

Steel Panther and The Darkness would definitely be the opposite way, no way I see The Darkness headlining second in 2025 without it being a replacement booking. Rise Against as much as 4th down main Friday would be great, it's juts not likely but it's for fun.

 

The Friday naturally stands out like a daw thumb compared to the rest. They'll need to book a lot more of Friday kind of acts to get interest crossover interest to invest. I expect Meshuggah to be 4th main and Rise Against and Jinjer to be second subs or the latter two will just be doing the exact same as last time. Saturday is definitely a no.

 

Currently I'm thinking of looking for somewhere locally to park so it's a hella cheaper and making the walk in/short taxi ride

Edited February 18, 2025 by northernangel

[LazyDavid]

1 hour ago, liamglastocrowhurst1 said:

I know you have done this for fun but you have put cradle of filth twice really close in time on the same day 

I know I noticed it straight after I posted it but I'd already closed the poster maker by then 😂

 

2 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

Steel Panther and The Darkness would definitely be the opposite way, no way I see The Darkness headlining second in 2025 without it being a replacement booking. Rise Against as much as 4th down main Friday would be great, it's juts not likely but it's for fun.

 

The Friday naturally stands out like a daw thumb compared to the rest. They'll need to book a lot more of Friday kind of acts to get interest crossover interest to invest. I expect Meshuggah to be 4th main and Rise Against and Jinjer to be second subs or the latter two will just be doing the exact same as last time. Saturday is definitely a no.

 

Currently I'm thinking of looking for somewhere locally to park so it's a hella cheaper and making the walk in/short taxi ride

Yeah I forgot they already did that a few years ago the other way round! 

 

Got to be honest I've not listened to a fair few of the bands on there so was pure guesswork 😂

[jcarb]

22 hours ago, JimMacVeigh said:

I mean, maybe…but I also wonder how long they’ve held out for to see if Ronnie Radke got cleared to get into the uk. I don’t know if he could’ve reapplied or not but regardless, let’s see what tomorrow brings. Maybe they’ll spring a surprise on us. 

Technically he wouldn’t be allowed in until October 2027 as that’s 15 years after his last conviction. 
So unless they waiver it due to the law changing post him getting his visa the UK ain’t seeing FIR anytime soon. 

Edited February 18, 2025 by jcarb

[JimMacVeigh]

8 minutes ago, jcarb said:

Technically he wouldn’t be allowed in until October 2027 as that’s 15 years after his last conviction. 
So unless they waiver it due to the law changing post him getting his visa the UK ain’t seeing FIR anytime soon. 

Cheers for that information. Much appreciated. 

[northernangel]

3 hours ago, LazyDavid said:

 

Yeah I forgot they already did that a few years ago the other way round! 

 

Got to be honest I've not listened to a fair few of the bands on there so was pure guesswork 😂

 

Nor will a lot of the Download crowd because a lot won't be what they want lol. I can't imagine SP or The Darkness being booked in 2025, let alone headline second and sub being a Download regular goers idea of great lol.

[Alvoram]

4 hours ago, northernangel said:

 

Steel Panther and The Darkness would definitely be the opposite way, no way I see The Darkness headlining second in 2025 without it being a replacement booking. Rise Against as much as 4th down main Friday would be great, it's juts not likely but it's for fun.

 

The Friday naturally stands out like a daw thumb compared to the rest. They'll need to book a lot more of Friday kind of acts to get interest crossover interest to invest. I expect Meshuggah to be 4th main and Rise Against and Jinjer to be second subs or the latter two will just be doing the exact same as last time. Saturday is definitely a no.

 

Currently I'm thinking of looking for somewhere locally to park so it's a hella cheaper and making the walk in/short taxi ride

I'm sure that you know there's regular Skylink buses from Derby, but I know where there's loads of free street parking along the Skylink bus route if it helps?

I'm only doing the Friday, I think, but my daughter and her friends are doing their first solo full weekender. 

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, Alvoram said:

I'm sure that you know there's regular Skylink buses from Derby, but I know where there's loads of free street parking along the Skylink bus route if it helps?

I'm only doing the Friday, I think, but my daughter and her friends are doing their first solo full weekender. 

Inbox me? I looked for parking in a hotel nearby but it took me to another car park. 4pm needs to be really solid to consider a weekend ticket and having seen bullet recently, the top 3 on both Saturday and Sunday aren't likely to be of interest.

 

I've also started training again so the chances are I won't be drinking much anyway. A couple of pints and that's it

Edited February 18, 2025 by northernangel

[Dixi]

Here we go 🙂

[northernangel]

Shinedown, that's hillarious

[49Lawson]

Just now, northernangel said:

Shinedown, that's hillarious

That screams of "surely there's at least one band happy to play under Sleep Token?!"

[Andre91]

That’s a shocking announcement. 

[JimMacVeigh]

Not for me, weak announcement. 

Edited February 18, 2025 by JimMacVeigh

[andyrhodes24]

5 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

That’s a shocking announcement. 

Where’s the rest of it? 😂 Dayseeker bumped up to logo, no MIW, very poor

[northernangel]

4 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

That screams of "surely there's at least one band happy to play under Sleep Token?!"

It's not a good lineup to be honest. Rise Against under Pistols or 4th down against under Don Broco and looks like Opeth under WT. I'm surprised Jinjer isn't a logo band now.

 

If somehow Rise Against are playing Sunday, it's a day ticket without doubt but won't even touch the others.

 

I think the day announcement has been delayed because it'll show how bad it is.

 

 

[liamglastocrowhurst1]

Away from unpeople and crossfaith it really has not added much for me but i had enough in the first announcement to make me happy enough 

[Spiral_Low]

Very predictable announcement. Download obviously content to book the same bands time and time again. Shinedown and Rise Against as uninspiring as it gets tbh. I'm not going anyway but that cements it.