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Headbang Theory

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 6

Step into the loud, unapologetic world of heavy metal with best mates Sam and Luke. Each episode of Headbang Theory will dive deep into the genre we love and have grown up with, covering legendary bands, rising acts you need to know, the latest shows and the big debates around who deserves the spotlight at festivals. From the roots of metal to its evolving future, we bring our own experiences of seeing bands, our unfiltered opinions, and the latest news straight to your ears. Whether you're a lifelong headbanger or just getting started, plug in and join the ride through everything heavy metal

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The Download Lowdown

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 32:41

It was a weekend packed with riffs, pits, unforgettable performances, and plenty of controversy. Join us as we look back on Download Festival 2026 and break down everything that made this year's event one to remember.

From headline sets by Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park to the breakout performances that stole the show, we share our favourite moments, biggest surprises, and the bands we wish we could go back and watch all over again.

We also dive into the stories that had everyone talking — from near record-breaking attendance figures, the infamous ferris wheel incident, to the stricter-than-ever security measures that divided opinion across the festival.

And with another Download now in the history books, attention turns to 2027. Who could headline? Which bands are ready to make the leap to the top of the bill? Join us as we relive an incredible weekend and start looking ahead to the next chapter of the UK's biggest rock and metal festival

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Riff Association: Part 1

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 23:12

Welcome to Riff Association: Part 1.

In this new quick-fire episode, we put our knowledge of top riffs to the test by matching our favourites to riffs to everyday situations, random scenarios, and ridiculous questions.

What riff best describes getting stuck at work, or realising somebody else has eaten your lunch? Which riff captures that Friday beer feeling? And what plays in your head when you check your bank account after buying those tour tickets? No scenario is off limits.

Expect plenty of laughs, some heated debates, and a lot of great riffs as we try to prove that there's a perfect riff for literally every moment. Let us know if you agree with our quick-fire choices.

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Our dream festival headliners

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, June 5, 2026 • Duration 23:07

What makes the perfect festival line-up?

In this episode, we build our ultimate festival bill made up of our dream headliners - alive or dead - and the opening acts we'd choose to kick off the each day of the biggest weekend in rock and metal.

From stadium-filling legends to rising stars ready for their breakthrough, we debate who deserves the top spot and which bands would set the tone from the very first note. Expect big picks, controversial choices, and plenty of discussion about what makes a truly unforgettable festival show.

Whether you're a fan of classic metal, modern heavyweights, or the next generation of bands, this episode is packed with hopes and dreams, nostalgia, and enough metal talk to get you pumped for your next live show.

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Guilty Pleasures

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 20:14

Every metalhead has them. Those bands, songs, or albums they secretly love but would never admit to it. In this episode, we reveal some of our heavy metal guilty pleasures and dive into the tracks that somehow found their way onto our playlists.

From unexpected pop influences to cheesy anthems and controversial favourites, nothing is off limits. Expect laughs, questionable music tastes, and a reminder that sometimes a great song is just a great song no matter how un-metal it might seem. Sam also gives his hot take on Australian metalers Speed's recent UK run.

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Our rock and roll hall of fame 2026 picks

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 19:41

Who deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026?

We make our picks and dive into the artists we believe have earned their spot in music history.

From legendary metal pioneers to hard rock icons and overlooked favourites, we debate who should get the nod, who’s been snubbed for too long, and which bands truly changed the face of heavy music.

Expect passionate arguments, controversial takes, and plenty of love for the artists that shaped the soundtrack of our lives.

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Download 2026: Our must-see bands

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 21:06

Download Festival 2026 is going to be massive, so we decided to break it down for our first ever episode.

We've taken a look at our top five must-see bands for this year, from iconic heavyweights we know will bring the party to the breakout acts ready to make waves over the weekend, we've picked the sets you absolutely can’t miss.

Expect strong opinions, a few disagreements, and plenty of hype as we dive into who’s worth your time and who might surprise you. Whether you’ve got your ticket or you’re just watching from afar, this is our list of the essential acts of the Download weekend.

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