Download 2026

[Andre91]

Parkway haven’t sold out one arena on this upcoming tour. They’ve got the show to headline but there’s other bands ahead of them in the pecking order now. 
 

I can’t see them subbing again, I can see them holding out to hopefully headline the next time they have a new album out to promote. 
 

Co-headlining is pointless at DL. 

[DomDom1984]

Parkway Drive co headlining would be an insult.

[craigcharles420]

Surprised Parkway are doing arenas tbh

[foolee]

17 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

Didn’t know that about the YB / LB connection. 
 

I can see them putting him below GNR, though, as they seem to be pushing him lately as some sort of ‘new face of rock’.

 

Yeah both would work to be fair. Can see more of an oldie if it is in fact GnR, maybe even Volbeat. 

 

[Andre91]

Just now, craigcharles420 said:

Surprised Parkway are doing arenas tbh

I can’t believe they’ve come to do them without having an any new music to tour. It’s being billed as a 20th anniversary tour but it’s essentially the same setlist they’ve been doing for ages with a little medley of old stuff thrown in. The supports aren’t selling any tickets either. Who cares about Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction in 2025? 

[Andre91]

Just now, foolee said:

 

Yeah both would work to be fair. Can see more of an oldie if it is in fact GnR, maybe even Volbeat. 

 

Volbeat are a good shout. Think it’ll be Main sub or Second Stage headliner for them. 

Edited September 22, 2025 by Andre91

[Marka23]

50 minutes ago, TWY2911 said:

 

There's nothing to suggest they are even touring next year 

Except for the band  having already confirmed the tour continues into next year 

[TWY2911]

5 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

I can’t believe they’ve come to do them without having an any new music to tour. It’s being billed as a 20th anniversary tour but it’s essentially the same setlist they’ve been doing for ages with a little medley of old stuff thrown in. The supports aren’t selling any tickets either. Who cares about Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction in 2025? 

 

The medley really annoys me as Romance is dead is my favourite song of theirs 

 

They need play more from deep blue as well Deliver Me should be a staple on their setlists 

[gabrielomachado]

There's nothing ruling Ghost out yet. But if GnR gets announced for Nova Rock tomorrow, they are in serious risk to headline next year, since the rumour of them being around comes from NR forums.

 

The other two are clearly Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit.

[Andre91]

Just now, TWY2911 said:

 

The medley really annoys me as Romance is dead is my favourite song of theirs 

 

They need play more from deep blue as well Deliver Me should be a staple on their setlists 

Deep Blue is so neglected. Nice to see Dark Days from Atlas back in their set, though. That’s another one that should always be played.

[gabrielomachado]

I also think that Papa Roach will sub Limp Bizkit. There was some talking that they are absent from Download for so long because they demanded a higher slot that they were given. Well, now they're surfing the nu metal nostalgia, played good spots at the August festivals (even headlined Wacken), and fits perfectly under Bizkit. Stick another parte-y band 3rd down on that day and it will be a lovely time.

[TWY2911]

2 minutes ago, gabrielomachado said:

I also think that Papa Roach will sub Limp Bizkit. There was some talking that they are absent from Download for so long because they demanded a higher slot that they were given. Well, now they're surfing the nu metal nostalgia, played good spots at the August festivals (even headlined Wacken), and fits perfectly under Bizkit. Stick another parte-y band 3rd down on that day and it will be a lovely time.

 

That would be incredible 

 

I'd say Electric Callboy third down but I'd prefer if they headlined opus for a longer set 

[craigcharles420]

20 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

I can’t believe they’ve come to do them without having an any new music to tour. It’s being billed as a 20th anniversary tour but it’s essentially the same setlist they’ve been doing for ages with a little medley of old stuff thrown in. The supports aren’t selling any tickets either. Who cares about Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction in 2025? 

I just didn't know they were that big. Hadn't seen or heard from them in over a decade I don't think. But then again they weren't a band I looked out for. I guess they just have a big fanbase.

[gabrielomachado]

11 minutes ago, TWY2911 said:

 

That would be incredible 

 

I'd say Electric Callboy third down but I'd prefer if they headlined opus for a longer set 

I'm waiting for tomorrow's several announcements to make proper festival math, but now I'm thinking of a run like that on the Friday

 

Limp Bizkit / Papa Roach / Electric Callboy / Babymetal / Kublai Khan TX / LANDMVRKS / thrown

[Andre91]

16 minutes ago, gabrielomachado said:

I also think that Papa Roach will sub Limp Bizkit. There was some talking that they are absent from Download for so long because they demanded a higher slot that they were given. Well, now they're surfing the nu metal nostalgia, played good spots at the August festivals (even headlined Wacken), and fits perfectly under Bizkit. Stick another parte-y band 3rd down on that day and it will be a lovely time.

Papa Roach for a bit of a party > A Perfect Circle to bask in and recharge > Bizkit for the party to end all parties. 

[Bluewolf]

40 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

Can’t see them being an option when APC have been confirmed to be in Europe in June. 
 

#TOOL2027

Ah didn't think about the APC connection so yes more likely 2027 

[Andre91]

Get Kublai Khan on early on the Bizkit day. Biggest non-headliner crowd all weekend at BOA and the most rowdy set by an absolute mile. They will tear the Main Stage apart. 

[TWY2911]

Just now, Andre91 said:

Get Kublai Khan on early on the Bizkit day. Biggest non-headliner crowd all weekend at BOA and the most rowdy set by an absolute mile. They will tear the Main Stage apart. 

 

Get Guilt trip on before them 

 

Perfect 

[Andre91]

Just now, TWY2911 said:

 

Get Guilt trip on before them 

 

Perfect 

Hell yeah. Guilt Trip should open the Main Stage one day like Static Dress did this year. They put on a great set to a good crowd considering how early it was. 

Edited September 22, 2025 by Andre91

[andyrhodes24]

5 minutes ago, gabrielomachado said:

I'm waiting for tomorrow's several announcements to make proper festival math, but now I'm thinking of a run like that on the Friday

 

Limp Bizkit / Papa Roach / Electric Callboy / Babymetal / Kublai Khan TX / LANDMVRKS / thrown

Outrageously good, I need a proper Callboy set after the sound issues at slam dunk.

[Andre91]

This would be my ideal Bizkit day: 

 

Limp Bizkit / Cypress Hill / Electric Callboy / Denzel Curry / Kublai Khan TX / Joey Valence & Brae / Guilt Trip

[OllieJ77]

2 hours ago, RandomEnglishPerson said:

all i want is a good second stage and or other stages on the day GNR play to compensate for the certain man trying to hit the same high notes he did when he was half his age

Agreed. If the second stage is the same genre or age group of bands to appeal to people over 50 then I’ll stay in my tent and get pissed then head to dogtooth 🤣

[OllieJ77]

1 hour ago, TWY2911 said:

Just had a thought, I know someone mentioned that Parkway would be around next year 

 

I know they are a borderline headliner but their arena tour hasn't sold too well. You can have them sub LB which would be a strong sub for a 'weak-ish' headliner 

 

You could even have them co-headline with LB which would sort the lack of material concerns with LB but Download would never do that lol

Love Parkway but their ticket sales don’t support headlining sadly. Would love them to be main sub but don’t see it. 

[OllieJ77]

17 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

Get Kublai Khan on early on the Bizkit day. Biggest non-headliner crowd all weekend at BOA and the most rowdy set by an absolute mile. They will tear the Main Stage apart. 

Give me Kublai Khan!!!!

[TWY2911]

If we are going full nu metal on the main stage then get Mudvayne and Snot on there with a bit of hardcore mixed in with Kublai Khan and Guilt trip