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Dear Download

Dear Download
Download Festival
Rock Music
Linkin Park
Green Day
Korn
Bloodstock Festival
Limp Bizkit
Sleep Token
Heavy Metal
Bring Me the Horizon
Metal Music
Faith No More
Music Festivals
Guns N' Roses
Machine Head
Queens Of the Stone Age
Ghost
Kiss
Biffy Clyro
2000 Trees Festival

This is our love letter back to Download Festival, we discuss all things Download related + anything else that’s happening in the world of rock/alternative music.

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This episode we discuss every band playing on the Saturday at Download Festival 2026.

Saturday at Download Festival 2026 is headlined by Guns N’ Roses, bringing a classic, stadium-rock feel with their biggest hits. The day mixes modern heavy acts li... more

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Join us in this bonus episode where we speak with Lais Martins Waring about PR and her involvement with Download Festival - what she does in the lead up to the festival and her role on site as well.

This episode we discuss every band playing on the Friday at Download Festival 2026.

Friday at Download Festival 2026 is led by Limp Bizkit as headliners, with major acts like Cypress Hill, Pendulum, and Electric Callboy setting a strong rap-rock and... more

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This episode we talk all about what we can expect at Eddfest this year which is being held at Knebworth on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July. We also revisit our top 10 Iron Maiden albums for the first time in almost 5 years.

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Recent Guests

Lais Martins Waring
PR for LD Comms; works closely with Download
LD Communications / Download Festival
Episode: Lais Martins Waring Interview
Harry White
Founder of Hammerdown Festival
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Episode: Hammerdown Festival - Interview with Harry White
Simon Bond
YouTube commentator and content creator
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Episode: EP 81 Download Festival 2025 Lineup predictions
Dan Moore
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Episode: EP 81 Download Festival 2025 Lineup predictions
Liam Walton
Liam is a festival DJ and industry professional with 15 years of experience attending and working at various music festivals.
Episode: EP 68 Festival chat with Liam Walto

Hosts

Adam LeHoch
Co-host of Dear Download; frequently leads discussions and brings festival history and artist perspective.
Simon
Co-host, provides historical notes and intro; core voice alongside Adam LeHoch.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Dear Download

    Found it after looking for something to help me get over my download blues this year!

    I have now gone back and listened to pretty much every episode in 3 months, best Podcast out there 🤘

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    Baz0802
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Listeners describe it as the go-to for rock/metal nostalgia and festival culture.
Community-focused show that keeps listeners coming back episode after episode.
The hosts mix humor with deep knowledge and honest takes.
Guests feel authentic and the conversations stay friendly yet insightful.

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Lais Martins Waring Interview
Q: How many press are on-site and how do you handle access and interviews?
We typically host around 500 press members plus content creators; our team acts as the middleman, coordinating interviews, escorting crews to dressing rooms, and arranging access while keeping artist and media schedules aligned.
Lais Martins Waring Interview
Q: What exactly do you do during the festival?
We manage on-site press operations, coordinate hundreds of journalists and content creators, oversee TV and radio crews, and facilitate interviews between artist teams and media, ensuring everything runs smoothly from dawn to late night.
Green Day
Q: How long would you say they've been a headline worthy band for Download?
Since American Idiot, they could have headlined the festival.
Green Day
Q: What are your initial thoughts when you saw that Green Day were headlining?
It was really exciting because they have always been a bucket list band for me, and I had hoped the rumors were true.
Sleep Token
Q: What do you think is going to be like at Download?
I think you're going to get banger after banger after banger, with very little breaks because they don't really do that.

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This show blends love for Download Festival with wide-ranging discussions about rock and alternative music, mixing festival nostalgia with sharp takes on lineups, legends, and industry shifts. Episodes frequently center on upcoming or past festival announcements, deep dives into iconic artists, and playful banter between hosts, making it feel like a knowledgeable, enthusiastic community of fans. A standout trait is the mix of casual storytelling with thoughtful analysis, plus recurring segments like listener-inspired awards and festival previews that keep conversations fresh and festival-focused for years of content.

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