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Download Festival 2026 Lineup Reaction | Podcast

Published / Wed 5 Nov 2025

Download Festival 2026 Lineup Reaction | Podcast

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Moose and Dews catch up once again this week, and it’s all about Donington, as Dews has just returned from the Download Festival 2026 launch event.

Turns out the Barbican in London is big – like, really big – on concrete. They go through the announcement, from the absolute slam-dunk, gold star booking of Limp Bizkit on a Friday night, all the way down the undercard, with Dews having a change of heart from his initial misgivings with Guns N’ Roses. They’re the most dangerous band on the planet, of course, they’ll be excellent.

They also speculate on atmospheric conditions around Donington, potentially creating an unusual cloud over the audience while Cypress Hill are onstage. Ahem



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Podcast Highlights

In this podcast, you will hear:

  • How Download 2026 Features An Impressive Lineup Of 90 Bands
  • Headliners Include Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, And Linkin Park
  • Booking Called A Slam Dunk By Dews And Moose
  • Why Guns N’ Roses Deliver An Incredible Performance
  • Axl Rose’s Voice Sparks Fresh Discussion
  • Why Dews And Moose Are Excited About Nostalgic Lineup
  • The Guys Discuss Their Genuine Passion For Live Music
  • The Lasting Impact Of These Bands In Rock History

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