Monday 3 November 2025: Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only UK shows in 2026 – Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park – with over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. This year’s festival will take place on 10-14 June 2026 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets onsale now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
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IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose
| Rising from the heart of the modern rock revolution, IWAN have arrived with not one, but two thunderous statements of intent. Their brand-new singles — “Wait” and “Warriors” — mark a bold step forward in the IWAN’s sonic evolution, blending anthemic power with raw emotion, and proving once again that rock’s heartbeat is alive and roaring. “Warriors” is a battle cry for the broken yet unyielding. With searing vocals and a relentless groove, the track delivers a message of defiance and survival in a world that often tries to silence individual power. “Wait” takes a more introspective turn-digging into the emotional wreckage of a toxic breakup and the spiritual warfare that comes with healing from it. Both songs showcase IWAN’s signature sound: a visceral mix of heavy guitars, haunting melodies, and lyrical vulnerability. “IWAN isn’t just a new artist-she’s a force,” says producer Tamas Vajda, who helped bring her vision to life at Savaria Studios in Brooklyn, NY. “She’s got the story, the voice, and the fire. You don’t hear it-you *feel* it.” With early support and growing attention on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, IWAN is quickly becoming one of the most compelling new voices in modern rock. Fans have responded to her authenticity, visual intensity, and fearless voice with emotional clarity-qualities that set her apart ina crowded field. Her journey-from law enforcement to the frontlines of music-is as bold and unapologetic as her sound. And with more releases lined up in the coming months, IWAN is just getting started. Both tracks showcase IWAN’s dynamic range and fearless songwriting — two sides of the same coin that define who they are: passionate, powerful, and unapologetically real. Listen to IWAN now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major platforms. |
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13 NEW ACTS ADDED FOR COPENHELL 2026
BABYMETAL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, IMMINENCE, SOILWORK and more have been added to next year’s festival lineup.
Sales of 1-day and 1+1-day tickets are now on sale, and COPENHELL celebrates this with the announcement of 13 fierce new bands for COPENHELL 2026:
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More confirmed acts for Graspop Metal Meeting 2026
So far we’ve unleashed six names for #GMM26 with the first bands for Thursday and Friday. High time for more new acts! On Saturday 20 June, Bring Me the Horizon will close out proceedings on the South Stage while Bad Omens will do the honours on the North Stage. Architects (South Stage) and BABYMETAL (North Stage) will also raze the festival grounds that day.
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Tons Of Rock Announce Further Acts: The Offspring, Babymetal, Youngblud, A Perfect Circle And More For 2026
Tons of Rock raises the bar yet again — defining how big, bold and international a lineup from Norway’s biggest festival can be. Today, the festival unveils a massive artist announcement featuring global phenomenon Yungblud, punk rock legends The Offspring, the uncompromising A Perfect Circle, guitar virtuoso Tom Morello, and Japan’s trailblazing Babymetal.
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First Bands Announced For Graspop Metal Meeting 2026
The first names for the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting are here… are you ready? On Thursday 18 June, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth and Within Temptation will rule the festival arena at Graspop Metal Meeting! Limp Bizkit is headlining the North Stage on festival Thursday. Within Temptation will roam the South Stage. Also on the North Stage that day: Megadeth!
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