We returned to Download Festival 2026, catching up with a ton of cool bands, hanging out with the Primordial Community, watching as many sets as we could and getting very sunburnt in the process!
In this podcast special, we talk to P.O.D., Trivium, Sleep Theory, Silly Goose, Mammoth, As Everything Unfolds, Those Damn Crows, Decessus, Black Veil Brides, Return To Dust, We Came As Romans, Corrosion Of Conformity, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Unpeople and more.
We touch upon legacy, new music, viral moments, AI, authenticity, festival survival and why the Primordial community still sits right at the heart of everything we do.
Primordial Premium gives you access to an ad-free listening and reading experience, the power to shape our playlist through UP-Vote, exclusive articles, discounts on merchandise, and the chance to be part of a passionate, vibrant community.
Join Primordial Premium Today
Podcast Highlights
- Download Festival 2026 Highlights
- Is Nu Metal Back?
- Cat’s New Music Picks
- P.O.D. On Legacy And Fans
- Trivium’s Biggest Download Moment
- Sleep Theory And Static
- Silly Goose Staying Real
- Viral Moments With Decessus
- Community, Weather And Survival
- Looking Ahead To Big Bang
We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on our site. This helps support the station. For our full list of affiliates, head here.
