Download 2026

[alexs7]

35 minutes ago, BrutalLegend said:

Skindred self confirmed tonight in Swansea, so there’s a logo band for you.

Did they actually confirm or is this more Skindred trolling?

[OllieJ77]

1 hour ago, BrutalLegend said:

Skindred self confirmed tonight in Swansea, so there’s a logo band for you.

I’m good with this to be fair last played 2023 so about time will be a lot of fun as always.

[RedJosh]

1 hour ago, northernangel said:

So it's not exactly wrong then. Let's be honest, ST was about as bigger gamble as they could have taken so for it not to be as big a gamble as that for 2026 opens up many options.

 

Any number of potential 2026 first time headliners would be deemed to be a risk, but not as big a risk. For clarity, I wasn't using the comment to make any comment on 2026, I was specifically commenting on your comments about 2027 and 2028.

 

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To be fair, Andre was the first one to put out that 2027 and 28 were said to be taking a risk, because when Deftones was mentioned his reply was words to effect of, that wouldn't be a risk. But then Deftones were also going to headline Download in 2026 guaranteed so you know!?

 

I mean to say with 2027 and 28 consideration pool right after the ST booking gamble and new headliners is kinda hinting towards looking at option that less that outright established headliners.

 

I agree that the wording suggests that they are looking at who might be in the position to jump up into the headline pool for both 2027 and 2028. I also agree that they are suggesting that they are looking at bands who might be riskier or for whatever reason. However...

 

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I don't deny if they were all available and up for it they would be book them, it just firstly doesn't fit with the wording and secondly Deftones aren't likely to have another album out by then and will likely be done touring. So hypothetically yes. Download could end up booking booking LB and GNR still and they either got turned down by bands saying no or have a really poor team of bookers now so it would actually be convincing them anyway as Downloads policy makes bands want to go elsewhere. 

 

They aren't saying they are set on booking a riskier headliner in 2027 and/or 2028, though are they? They are saying they will explore the possibility to see if they think anyone is. Also, why does Deftones playing depend on them having another album out? They bought there new album out this year and are doing an EU arena run next year. If anything that makes them more likely to be doing EU fests in 2027.

[alexs7]

Sam Rivers has just passed away 😞

[firehazard]

2 hours ago, BrutalLegend said:

Skindred self confirmed tonight in Swansea, so there’s a logo band for you.

 

Self-confirmed or asking if people want to see them at Download?

[Andre91]

5 hours ago, alexs7 said:

Sam Rivers has just passed away 😞

Absolutely terrible news. 48 years old, too. RIP to one of the most recognisable bassists of my lifetime. 

[northernangel]

8 hours ago, Jos92 said:

Id chuck Bring Me in there too with a new show, probably 28, and Slipknot also, they're an obvious headliner every 4/5 years

 

BMTH will return some point. Slipknot have never had a gap bigger than 4 years returning as a headliner so I'd put money on it for 2027 especially if they are writing a new album now. 

5 hours ago, OllieJ77 said:

I’m good with this to be fair last played 2023 so about time will be a lot of fun as always.

 

To be fair they were a late replacement. They also played in 22, 19 and 16.

5 hours ago, RedJosh said:

 

Any number of potential 2026 first time headliners would be deemed to be a risk, but not as big a risk. For clarity, I wasn't using the comment to make any comment on 2026, I was specifically commenting on your comments about 2027 and 2028.

 

 

I agree that the wording suggests that they are looking at who might be in the position to jump up into the headline pool for both 2027 and 2028. I also agree that they are suggesting that they are looking at bands who might be riskier or for whatever reason. However...

 

 

 

They aren't saying they are set on booking a riskier headliner in 2027 and/or 2028, though are they? They are saying they will explore the possibility to see if they think anyone is. Also, why does Deftones playing depend on them having another album out? They bought there new album out this year and are doing an EU arena run next year. If anything that makes them more likely to be doing EU fests in 2027.

 

Because their album came out in August this year, by the time they play the UK they'll be on their 3rd year of touring the UK having done arenas tour, APE we're led to believe and the album will be nearly 3 years old by then for not an established headlined, everyobe has seen them who wants to by then. QOTSA was only two years and they were in a year where 21 bands were asked and it wasn't A7X that were the last one's to fill. Asking that many was almost definitely to fill two positions. You want to get a Deftones type on a new album, fresh and ready to go with crowd that haven't seen it yet. 

5 hours ago, alexs7 said:

Sam Rivers has just passed away 😞

 

It's a shame, no age either. It puts their shows next year into question I'd say as well.

Edited October 19, 2025 by northernangel

[OllieJ77]

2 hours ago, Andre91 said:

Absolutely terrible news. 48 years old, too. RIP to one of the most recognisable bassists of my lifetime. 

Very sad.

[Marka23]

4 hours ago, northernangel said:

 

BMTH will return some point. Slipknot have never had a gap bigger than 4 years returning as a headliner so I'd put money on it for 2027 especially if they are writing a new album now. 

 

To be fair they were a late replacement. They also played in 22, 19 and 16.

 

Because their album came out in August this year, by the time they play the UK they'll be on their 3rd year of touring the UK having done arenas tour, APE we're led to believe and the album will be nearly 3 years old by then for not an established headlined, everyobe has seen them who wants to by then. QOTSA was only two years and they were in a year where 21 bands were asked and it wasn't A7X that were the last one's to fill. Asking that many was almost definitely to fill two positions. You want to get a Deftones type on a new album, fresh and ready to go with crowd that haven't seen it yet. 

 

It's a shame, no age either. It puts their shows next year into question I'd say as well.

The tour they've got starting next month it would be understandable if they pulled it. First 2026 show currently isn't until early June.

[RedJosh]

4 hours ago, northernangel said:

Because their album came out in August this year, by the time they play the UK they'll be on their 3rd year of touring the UK having done arenas tour, APE we're led to believe and the album will be nearly 3 years old by then for not an established headlined, everyobe has seen them who wants to by then. QOTSA was only two years and they were in a year where 21 bands were asked and it wasn't A7X that were the last one's to fill. Asking that many was almost definitely to fill two positions. You want to get a Deftones type on a new album, fresh and ready to go with crowd that haven't seen it yet. 

August 2025 to June 2027 is less than 2 years (22 months) and I really don't think Download care that it will be their third year in a row, as they sold those dates on the day. Yeah, we don't know how APE will sell, but I don't think that will have any impact.

Edited October 19, 2025 by RedJosh

[Siddey1994]

11 hours ago, BrutalLegend said:

Skindred self confirmed tonight in Swansea, so there’s a logo band for you.

They’ve been doing this (or similar) at every single gig on the tour so far 😅 like we get it Benji, you love Download and can’t keep anything close to the chest

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, RedJosh said:

August 2025 to June 2027 is less than 2 years (22 months) and I really don't think Download care that it will be their third year in a row, as they sold those dates on the day. Yeah, we don't know how APE will sell, but I don't think that will have any impact.

You are right, my bloody maths is horrifically bad!, like it was never great anyway but jesus 8/9 years olds are capable of that.

 

That being said, I still stand by the 3rd year touring in the UK straight. They've done it with previous years at Reading but that's not their target audience that will buy in much more and it wasn't right at the top. It would look a slack booking if they gave Deftones a bump up on a 3rd year of touring because similar to the Fontaines argument in another thread, you're still going to get 75% at least of material people have seen.

 

I mean Download might be Download and do it but why repeat similar to a year where they on record struggled for headliners and QOTSA that has been mentioned for that were only on their second year. The festival might not care as much if it means bookinga. Bonfide stadium selling act but Deftones aren't. They have one Birmingham, London, Manchester and Cardiff date a piece with a Scotland date. It's like like they are doing an 8/9 arena dates tour are they.

[chatty]

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

[Marka23]

39 minutes ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Electric Callboy and Bad Omens.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

59 minutes ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

NIN, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Ministry, Zeal & Ardor 

[ThatDazFella]

1 hour ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

Megadeth
Trivium
Ice Nine Kills
Ankor
Lake Malice

[BrutalLegend]

On 08/10/2025 at 09:00, BrutalLegend said:

Clutching here, but do you think there’s a chance Falling In Reverse are playing and will announce they’re allowed back in the UK? Then reschedule the tour for shortly after Download?

Looks like this may be correct.

[Jos92]

Just now, BrutalLegend said:

Looks like this may be correct.

Do you know something we don't know 👀

[D666N]

2 minutes ago, Jos92 said:

Do you know something we don't know 👀

Ronnie Radke posted an image on his instagram with the title 'God is a weapon uk' so probably just speculation but potentially could make sense.

[alexs7]

14 minutes ago, D666N said:

Ronnie Radke posted an image on his instagram with the title 'God is a weapon uk' so probably just speculation but potentially could make sense.

I hope not - I already let my feelings about this known on the forums but if you keep preaching about "humans of download" and "in this field we can be who we want" and then book a homophobic/transphobic frontman who beats women.

 

Logistically I doubt Download will book the band until anything is certain

[TWY2911]

5 hours ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

 

Slayer 

Turnstile 

The Wonder Years 

Free Throw 

Cavalera Chaos A.D 

[Who100]

5 hours ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

Sabaton 

Ghost 

Slayer

Alice Cooper

Megadeth

[andyrhodes24]

5 hours ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

Ghost

Beartooth

Turnstile

Idles

The Chats

 

Special mention to Bowing For Soup in the Busted/McFly slot.

[OllieJ77]

2 hours ago, Jos92 said:

Do you know something we don't know 👀

When was he convicted? Isnt the law there has to be a certain number of years passed before he can enter the UK? If he’s been out of prison X number of years by next year then he might be allowed in on a temporary visa.

[OllieJ77]

6 hours ago, chatty said:

Pick 5 bands, semi realistically, who could be there. What's your wish list? 

 

I'd be happy with: 

 

Alice in Chains

Megadeth

Halestorm 

Idles 

Alice Cooper

 

Gone with non-headliner bands.

 

Bad Omens, The Plot in You, Trivium, Motionless In White, Skindred