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- Sep 1, 2026
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Bloodstock and ArcTanGent 2026 review (opens the original)
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This episode Simon talks to us all about his time at this years Bloodstock Festival and ArcTanGent festival. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
Bloodstock Festival 2026 Preview (opens the original)
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Join us for our Bloodstock Open Air 2026 festival preview as we take a look at everything you need to know before one of the UK's biggest heavy metal festivals. We discuss the 2026 lineup, including Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail, and Saxon, highlight the must-see bands across the weekend, explore the festival's 25th anniversary celebrations, and share our predictions, recommendations, and tips for fans heading to Catton Park. If you're planning to attend Bloodstock 2026 or just
Eddfest Review (opens the original)
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Join us as we review EddFest 2026, Iron Maiden's epic 50th anniversary celebration at Knebworth. We break down Iron Maiden's headline performance, supporting sets from The Darkness and Blaze Bayley, plus our thoughts on the Infinite Dreams museum, themed attractions, the overall festival atmosphere, and how the event delivered as a one-of-a-kind celebration of Maiden's legacy. Was EddFest a triumph worthy of becoming a regular festival? Tune in as we discuss the highs, the lows, and everything i
Download Festival 2026 Review - Part 2 (opens the original)
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This episode we talk about everything we did on the Saturday and Sunday at Download Festival 2026, as well as everything else including the toilets, food, how organised this year was in general and much much more. Thanks again to our sponsor Broken Day Clothing. You can find them, along with our new colab T-shirt right here. Broken Day Clothing Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted
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