Another weekend spent in the company of the biggest metal family around at Download Festival 2025.

The air was thick with anticipation for Download Festival's first big day. With so many phenomenal artists lined up, disappointment was not on the cards.

With the weather set up to be a mostly sunny weekend, this year promised a plethora of hard-rocking mayhem. @pmonkhouse1 @downloadfest

Download Festival 2025 is dialing it up to eleven with a jaw-dropping lineup featuring Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, while debuting a game-changing addition: Raven Records.This one-of-a-kind pop-up brings together a Heavy Metal record shop, coffee bar, and sober space, creating a new kind of festival experience that fuses loud riffs with mental health support and community vibes.

Jenny Cotter and Dannika Webber join us to discuss everything involved in organising the UK's biggest heavy music event. @downloadfest

Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn will take the headline slots at Download Festival 2025, featuring the best of the best on the heavy music scene. @downloadfest @liquiddeath @korn_official @greenday @sleep_token

Avenged Sevenfold ends Download Festival 2024 with an epic, emotional performance. Flaming stage sets and hit songs make this a night to remember. Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @avengedsevenfold

Machine Head deliver ferocious performance at Download Festival 2024. With dystopian visuals and Heavy Metal hits, they captivate the crowd and dominate the stage. Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @machine_head

Shadow Of Intent stun Download Festival 2024 with multilayered Metal set. Ben Duerr's screams and Chris Wiseman's guitar create a thundering performance.Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @benduerrsoi @shadowofintentofficial

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Sum 41 delivers a high-energy, unforgettable performance at Download Festival 2024 as part of their farewell tour. Relive the magic of their pop-punk hits Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @sum41

Download Festival 2024 delivered an unforgettable weekend of Metal and Mud. Highlights included Parkway Drive’s secret set and a bigger, better festival experience. Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath

Kerry King at Download Festival 2024 on Sunday - A phenomenally fearsome performance. The Slayer co-founder and Mark Osegueda dominate the Apex stage. Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @kerrykingmusic

Of Mice & Men rocked the Avalanche tent at Download Festival 2024, creating a feverish excitement with their gritty performance and heart-pounding Nu Metal sound. Words: @montynsewell Photography: @rdh.photography @downloadfest #DLXXI #LiquidDeath @omandm