The final day of Download, and it’s sunny, rejoice! Well, it isn’t for long, but the optimism of a better day of weather than before really pulls people through. What is in store given the barnstorming set that Muse put on the previous night is anyone’s guess, but let’s find …

Download 2012’s horrendous weather had led to the year being described as ‘Drownload’, and as Saturday morning breaks it seems likely that this would head the same way; the rain isn’t as heavy but it’s no less relentless. That being said, the arena is open with time to spare before the …

Ahhh, post-festival blues, don’t you just love ’em? Download Festival 2015 has been and gone and for the 80,000 or so punters that attended, it’s back to society and the grindstone. But for those of you who can’t quite let it go yet, here’s the first day of the madness relived …

I managed to catch a quick talk with Dan Hawkins and new drummer Rufus Taylor from The Darkness at Download Festival this year. We discussed the band’s secret slot, supporting Lady Gaga and famous family connections (because let’s be honest, how many other well-known drummers with the surname ‘Taylor’ are there?)

I had the pleasure of speaking to Ringmaster Monty Blitzfist and Kraven Morrdeth from ‘Blue Peter metallers’ Evil Scarecrow at Download this year, where we touched on the subjects of farming, Wednesday 13 and Exeter. Many thanks to my partner in crime Anthony May who helped me out in a couple …

I spoke to Mitt from hardcore band Madball at Download this year – find out his views on playing at the legendary Donington Park and why the US hardcore scene is so big, yet so underground at the same time…

I spoke with Eric from Code Orange at Download this year where, amongst other things, we discussed the difference between UK and US tours and the reason why they dropped the ‘Kids’ from their band title…

I spoke to Igor Cavalera from Cavalera Conspiracy at Download this year. It quickly descended into talking about football and how FIFA are evil. Enjoy.

I had the pleasure of speaking to Toshi from Hey! Hello at Download this year. Find out how this side-project of Ginger Wildheart came together and what the man from Japan really thinks of Babymetal…

I chatted to In Hearts Wake at Download this year about all manner of things, from playing with Bury Tomorrow in the autumn of last year to their new album which was recorded at exactly the same time as the last one but released a full 12 months later…

I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to Damon and Robbie from Black Star Riders at Download Festival this year, from their last minute debut at Download 2013 to the future of the band and the million dollar question – will we ever see Thin Lizzy again?  

I managed to grab Matt from Funeral for a Friend this year at Download Festival for a quick chat after the Welsh rockers played the Main Stage. Turns out, he’s not the biggest of Iron Maiden fans…

I had the chance to catch up with Jay from Hollywood Undead at Download Festival  this year and talk everything from hockey masks to the number 69…

I spoke to all four members of Apocalyptica (as well as new vocalist Frankie Perez) about new album Shadowmaker, playing the first ever Download and why you should toe the line as an artist playing Donington… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzwUPNov5os&w=560&h=315]

I spoke to the awesome Marc Hudson from Dragonforce at Download Festival this year, trying to uncover secrets about small, Japanese teenagers and why they thought covering Johnny Cash was a good idea… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAeCRk5fRjg&w=560&h=315]

I chatted to Simon and Chris from Krokodil at Download this year, finding out how the supergroup came together in the first place and why they don’t like Aqua… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJX-TwO7C8w&w=560&h=315]

I had the pleasure of catching up with Josh and Alan from Sylosis at Download Festival this year. Find out why they love Pantera and why hyperactive drummers aren’t always that great…

I had the pleasure of speaking to the wonderful Jenny Deacon from The Lounge Kittens at Download Festival this year about Stephen Sondheim, Shaggy and glory holes. As you do… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1JxLsEjWLo&w=560&h=315]

Is it that time of year again already? Apparently so. Download Festivals opens its gates once more on Wednesday 10th June and PlanetMosh are once again in attendance to review, ramble at bands and generally have a bloody good time. By now, most of you will know who you’re going …

Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking already – why is a website that deals with hard rocky and heavy metal news and reviews posting an article on the soothing, gentle strains of Florence and the Machine? Well, two reasons mainly. One, because we can. Two, because the vast majority …