Download 2017

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MUSIC INTERVIEW: The Lounge Kittens

With their unique 3 part harmonies to some of the most loved tracks, The Lounge Kittens brought the diversity to Download Festival 2017. We caught up with the trio to find out about the experience, who they'd love to work with and why they won't be changing any time soon.
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: Sick Puppies

Having released their fifth album Fury earlier this year, Australian based Sick Puppies chose the perfect time to make 2017 their Download Festival debut. Emma Anzai, Mark Goodwin and Bryan Scott gave us the answers to important questions, including: why Sick Puppies?
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: The Raven Age

Following on from their set on the Zippo Encore Stage at Download Festival we spoke to The Raven Age drummer Jai Patel about the experience, touring with Anthrax and what’s next on the cards in 2017 now they’ve released their debut album Darkness Will Rise.
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: Clutch

Download 2017 saw Clutch take to the Zippo Encore stage - we spoke to drummer Jean-Paul Gaster about the challenges of having eleven albums worth of material to choose from and why doing things their own way has been vital to their success.
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: Greywind

On the sunniest Saturday that Download Festival has seen in a while, we had a chat with brother-sister duo Steph and Paul O’Sullivan, AKA Greywind. They’ve had a whirlwind journey of a career journey so far which has led them to Download 2017, and it's the perfect chance for a catch-up.
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: Drones

Following on from their slot on the Dogtooth Stage at Download 2017 we caught up with punk rock band Drones to see how the festival was for them, their political side and what's next on the cards.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Download Festival 2017

We headed to Download Festival 2017 to see if the 15th edition would be just as much fun as those before it. With System of a Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith headlining there really was something for everyone to enjoy.
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ALBUM REVIEW: AFI – AFI (The Blood Album)

Old kids on the emo block AFI are back with a brand new self-titled album. 4 years after last studio album Burials, AFI (The Blood Album), is finally here! Recently announced as support for legends, Deftones, and securing their spot at this summer’s Download Festival, it’s just in time.