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It's finally the time of year where Slam Dunk Festival returns, taking over Leeds, Hatfield and Birmingham for three days of rock, metal and punk. Bigger and better than ever, with Hatfield expanding to a new site, we're spoilt for choice and can't wait to be back at one of our favourite festivals of the year. Wondering who to check out this weekend? Here are some of our top picks!

This weekend Common People Festival returns to Southampton, bringing a colourful explosion of genres to the cities leafy Common for a two day party. The question is, with such an eclectic lineup, who should you go and see? Here are some of the acts we think are worth checking out.

We have teamed up with Zippo to offer you the chance to win a limited edition Download Festival windproof lighter. Read on to find out more!

We've teamed up with 2000trees and Arcane Roots for the latest instalment of #7in72000trees, where we chat to bassist Adam Burton about his memories of the festival and the importance of live music.

After completing a UK tour in support of As It Is earlier this year, alt-rock quintet Grayscale will return to the UK later this month for an appearance at Slam Dunk Festival. We caught up with bassist Nick Ventimiglia to hear his top tips and stories from the road.

Due to release their brand new album Different Beings Been Different this month, we caught up with seven-piece West Thebarton to hear all about the record, the thriving music scene in their hometown of Adelaide and more.

After completing a run of shows in support of their debut album Challenger, Haggard Cat have announced even more live dates - including appearances at 2000trees Festival and Boomtown Fair. We caught up with Matt Reynolds from the band to chat about his top tips (you should hear some of the games they've invented for the long journies!) and stories from the road.

Having recently completed a run of tour dates with Coldbones, cinematic rock quartet blanket are due to release their long-awaited debut album How To Let Go on the 18th May via Music For Nations. We caught up with the band following the shows to hear their tips and stories from the road.

London cinematic metal quartet The Ever Living have just released their new album Herephemine - we caught up with Chris Bevan Lee from the band to chat about the record and the importance of cinematography...not forgetting his super cute cats!

This weekend Teddy Rocks Festival returns to Charisworth Farm in full swing, with a huge line-up across three days - and what's more, for a fantastic cause. With plenty to choose from over the weekend, here are some of the bands that we think you should be checking out!