Employed to Serve Breakout post-hardcore heavyweights, Employed to Serve, are riding the success of their debut release ‘The Warmth of a Dying Sun’. The record is awfully ambitious for a debut and it perfectly captures their insane live energy. It’s heavy and aggressive, but still holds the listener in a tension. MC
Bad Religion You could probably write books about what Bad Religion has done with their career (in fact I think they have) and you wouldn’t even need to introduce them. Bad Religion has stood the test of time and are one of the few bands that has seen punk throughout its entire existence. After nearly 40 years the band has still stayed strong and kept their live show energy. Their politically charged lyrics combined with their classic fast-riffed punk playing has kept the attention of generations of audiences. MC
Mayday Parade Florida’s Mayday Parade are returning to this year’s Download festival following the announcement of their new album ‘Sunnyland’ with Rise Records. Mayday Parade have become pioneers in the emo genre since the success of their debut album ‘Tales Told by Dead Friends’ back in 2006. No Download line-up would be complete without some classic emo rock hits! SC
Baby Metal Are you ready to mosshusshu?! The Japanese trio Su-metal, Yuimetal, Moametal are coming to Download to blow your mind with some Kawaii death metal. Baby Metal are renowned for their eclectic live performances with their impressive dance moves and gothic Japanese costumes. Baby Metal will be warming the crowd up for metalcore titans Parkway Drive. SC