The LoadDown Podcast

Welcome to the LoadDown Podcast. A Podcast from festival regulars and best friends Mike and Jonny. Discussing all things Download Festival, other festivals, gigs, music chat and more.A Download Festival podcast and more!Fun chat, useful tips and information, and with over 40 years of gig going experience between the hosts, plenty of stories and experiences from over the last few decades.

The LoadDown Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #80

  Ep 80 - "Stonedead Festival 2026 Preview EUROPE, ACCEPT, MAGNUM, BATTLE BEAST & More!"

  Aug 18, 20261h 12mS2

  StoneDead Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one hell of a day for rock and metal fans! In this episode of The Loaddown Podcast, Mike and Jonny take a deep dive into the StoneDead Festival 2026 lineup and look at what fans can expect from this monster one-day rock show.With Europe, Accept, Magnum, Battle Beast, Armored Saint, The Damn Truth and more on the bill, there’s plenty to get excited about!

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  Episode #79

  Ep 79 - "Download Roundup 2026 - Chair Chaos, New Layout, and Keeping on Rollin' Baby!"

  Jul 27, 202650 minS2

  Mike and Jonny review the Friday at Download festival 2026. We talk all about meeting friends, what felt like the most crowded Download festival yet, and bouncing along to Limp Bizkit's first headline set!

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  Episode #77

  Ep 77 - Eddfest Preview Special!

  Jul 6, 20261h 4mS2

  Mike and Kate take a look at this week's Iron Maiden festival - Eddfest! We look at every band playing, take a look at all the entertainment and activities at the festival, and have a special message from the editor of the Iron Maiden fan club!

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  Episode #76

  Ep 76 - Live at Download Festival 2026!

  Jun 29, 202634 minS2

  The LoadDown podcast brought their "Welcome to Download Festival party" to Donington's Courtyard stage. There were laughs, party-games, special guests, and there was a lot of rain!

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  Episode #75

  Ep 75 - "Journey to Download Special 2026!"

  Jun 8, 20261h 30mS2

  <p>It's time for Download Festival 2026! Mike and Jonny get hyped for Download with Kate, welcome SMTV's Stu Marlow back to learn about his rituals for day 1, and hear from members of the LoadDown Podcast Discord! </p><p><br /></p><p>We also have the annual quiz, and round off by learning about Mosh Against the Malignant. </p><p><br /></p><p>Have a great time at Download, thank you for all the support this year! </p>

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