Download Festival CLAPS BACK at Sleep Token Controversy
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- Download Festival founder speaks out about the importance of supporting new bands. Download Festival addressed criticism for booking Sleep Token as a headliner.
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Sleep token is a UK band, and this festival is in the UK, makes perfect sense for them to headline.
Spot on, well said my friend. 🎯💯
Exactly what I was thinking!
I also agree!
Been to Rock am Ring many times. Die toten hosen has been a headliner many times, every time on mainstage as well. As a non german i have no idea why they are a headliner, but a lot of germans do and make it a big party.
Sleep token is a national band with international success. I fully understand this choice.
There are better British bands
"We want new headliners"
Download gives them new headliners
"Boo who the fuck is that?"
🙄
True but I mean why a gimmick band
yeah but there are new BETTER bands. Not tiktok shite.
Any examples of individual people saying both of those things?
@FrederickChampaguno does a band having a gimmick really matter? Slipknot has headlined download multiple times and they're as gimmicky as it gets.
@FrederickChampaguno They're not a gimmick band...they're just a band 🤷♂️
I think its a great idea im so sick of seeing bands like Kiss and Def Leppard or AC/DC and the same old bands headlining. There are some great bands that deserve the spot and Sleep Token deserve their spot here.
I'm old. I'm old school thrash all day. But I'm stoked to see the next generation pickup the metal flag and keep it flying...hopefully long after I'm dead. I get to hear all the new metal on Sirius. Keep it alive, my young metal brethren.
Go to smaller festivals and support those endeavors. That's where the new talent is, cutting their teeth for the future. Festivals have tickets to sell, so they'll headline acts that can do that.
It also depends on the festival's ethos. Def Leppard will never appear at Hellfest. Oh wait... never mind.
I’m not really that into ST but i respect them and am just happy that metal and rock is still very much alive.
Same here man
Agreed
Love seeing bands like sleep token, bad omens, etc getting the love they deserve.
love? they are bad bands....
@agzofficial8594 I listened to that trash on your channel and want my view count back. You couldn't tell a good bad if it hit you in the face.
Watch these "bad" bands continue to thrive.
Sleep Token, name fits they are boring as hell.
@@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo they are soooo bad
@@ex0gen- trash on my channel?
i literally dont have any uploads... try harder to make stuff up online lol
I agree as someone from the UK, we definitely need some more younger bands headlining at least one day of a major festival. I remember people reacting that same way with Bring Me The Horizon last year so it's no surprise about the controvesory. I did not expect them to headline Download and now they are , it changes the game for future headliners and maybe more UK festivals. They definitely deserve it
I am 37 and I grew up on a lot of the music mentioned. I was just turned on to Sleep Token a few months ago and I was blown away! Sleep Token is an unbelievably incredible band. Even the Beatles have songs I don't like... but so far, with Sleep Token, I can't think of a song of theirs I dislike. Even Corey Taylor loves them. The band as a whole is very talented but Vessel can sit on a stage by himself with a piano and be so damn good, it's captivating. Anyone complaining on the basis that they don't know the band...get to know them? You can find all of their music on here. Listen to it before complaining. Just because a band is newer, that doesn't mean they aren't as talented, or even more talented, than bands from twenty years ago.
Agree 💯
This and Spiritbox opening for Linkin Park are the best news of this week.
If you like Likin Park, Check out Black Out The Sun! They’re brand new and just dropped their first single called Weapons of Mass Media
My fave band, AFI, is opening too in some shows which is cool, too
Linkin Park died with Chester imo.
If only THE RADIO could evolve... Gatekeepers are keeping innovation and fresh blood down.
And what’s worse bet a lot of the ‘gatekeepers’ don’t even attend the festival. How many on social media have said “I’m not going” So, don’t go. Give your ticket to someone who wants to be there
@@lexdavies3656 Absolutely. Their voice is the loudest, in the same way their echochamber of old acts are being played.
gotta love listening to the same top 1000 songs over the past 40 years on the "classic rock radio"
XM bro.
@@ernestorodriguez817100% I find it funny that “rock” radio stations act like Metallica, Redhot chilli peppers, green day and nickleback are the best bands ever but they still only play the same 3 songs from them and they are always 15+ years old
if they are such great bands play some new songs from them… but at the same time don’t cause those bands all suck
As a Metalhead since 1983 I luv this lineup. With ST headlining Download Festival is a decision I support 💯%. I would say with the trajectory of ST is something I’ve not seen in a band since Nirvana. People need to look at the positive aspects of our music genre and take it as a win for heavy and alternative music. Sometimes people just want to complain to complain. If you don’t like the bands don’t go. There are way more people who will!
You've been in the scene for some time, would you compare ST success and upward trajectory to someone as big as say Metallica, who also relatively went in a fast upward trajectory early in their career?
I saw Sleep Token last year at a sold out 2,500 capacity venue. I left the show thinking "Those guys are on the cusp. They are gonna blow up and be doing huge venues and potentially headlining festivals." A year later they are playing a 13,000 capacity venue with low tickets remaining and now have a headline spot at Download for next year. I'm not even that big a fan of them btw, I heard a few tracks a couple days before I seen them an decided to try and grab a ticket. I actually preferred Northlane that night, but seeing the crowd reaction to ST, I knew.
They’ve sold out a 20k cap venue on their coming tour too
Same! Seen sleep token in St. Louis and I was like why aren’t they selling out arena’s? This is well deserved.
Sleep Token deserves this wtf.
not even close
@@stevehall3228cope
I saw them a couple years back and they deserve it for sure!
I'll never understand why people react like this. I don't listen to Sleep Token, but I'm happy for them, man! Their meteoric rise is well deserved even if I don't personally enjoy the music. People need to get over themselves.
I’m the stage manager for a band who plays all these festivals and I had to watch Motley Crüe (Vince) suck terribly headlining three of these festivals this year. It’s time to promote good new bands who can (still) perform and have long careers ahead of them.
Congrats Sleep Token. Super stoked for them. I love their music. 🤘
INSANE. i found Sleep Token randomly and just took a chance on the Sundowning Album in 2022 and just instantly fell in love. So proud of them!
But what does Corey Taylor think about this
He loves sleep token
We’re still making this comment like it’s funny?
@@NotcoolJamesSorry bro, but it is still funny. ☹️😭😄
Corey Taylor is dead to me forever since he publicly blamed a selfish fan for getting him sick with COVID when he himself was vaxxed. But vaxxed people are protected right? 🤪🤪🤪
@@edwardgawrysjr6007 don't bring your anti vax crap in the comment section. Thank you
I love ❤ Sleep Token. So many incredible songs. I hope to see them live some day.
I've never even heard of Sleep Token. Off to listen to a few tracks....
They're very good. Hypnosis and Alkaline are great songs.
The summoning was one of my favorite songs of last year. Also, if you like Rock ballads then the song Euclid is a must listen
They’re just a Pop band with distorted guitars ever so often
Chokehold
They're actually phenomenal. I wasn't a fan at first, but they grew on me quick. They just aren't "heavy" all the time, so people whine. People would change their minds if they'd actually go see these dudes live. They are a totally new take on music imo
Just this Tuesday i got to see them live, it was sooo good and i am so glad they are growing even further
ST deserve their success. They are amazing live and I can't wait to see them again at any cost or festival.
There’s no controversy to be had, people are children and sleep token SHOULD get the headline spot. They are the right choice clearly.
Aren't we all really children inside though? Aren't we all?
i guess all the good bands were busy
Is this even UK people complaining or is it metalheads in the states foaming at the mouth about a show the weren't going to see anyway??🤦🏻♀️😮💨
I suspect the people asking "Who is Sleep Token?! Why are they headlining?!" know exactly who Sleep Token are, but they don't like them for whatever reason so they're acting like their headliner spot isn't deserved and they don't have a huge fanbase.
I’m all for Sleep Token. I blew them off at first without even hearing them. But, Rock Feed posting about them a bunch finally made me give them a chance. The initial listen had me making some faces but I got past the genre walls I had put up for myself. Now I love the band and realized we don’t need to stick in one single genre. If the band is good we don’t need to care about what label is placed on them.
Freakin brill! Sleep Token is absolute 🔥 Even if you don’t like them (I am obsessed with them) you cannot ignore their power and creativity. They deserve to headline ANYWHERE!
This is so ridiculous lol! I just can't wait to see Deftones in Portland come Feb 25! Thanks for the info as always 👍🏾👊🏾
Iv seen deftones live 3 times and the singer is awful live
I ❤ Deftones! Saw them at the Roseland, F'n awesome. Long time ago. Can't wait for them to play PDX!!!☮️💜to all!!!😊
Saw them at Rockfest in 2000(?). With SOAD, Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, and others. Good old days!
They deserve every second of recognition and all the respect from me! Ill forever love these guys ❤
Buddy's right, Sleep Token is well deserving of being headliners.🤘
Congratulations Sleep Token
I’m sorry? Controversy? What’s controversial? I’m sick of people having to make everything into a drama 🙄
just saw them in germany, frankfurt past weekend. They were so incredible. Next year the are also Headliner on Sunday at Rock am Ring, can't wait to see them again! WORSHIP
I’m sick of these people being whiny about everything. All these ‘rules’ you whine about are man made, but unfortunately for you, even man made things evolve. In reality there are no rules, or rights or wrongs in art. If it sounds good, like Sleep Token do, then just enjoy it. All the “never heard of them” insults (when you clearly have) are so stupid. Ignorance, especially wilful ignorance, doesn’t make you look cool like you seem to think it does. If you won’t give something a chance and just listen without imposing all these preconceived notions based on rules and definitions people put in place 2948482 years ago, then damn… all I can say is, you’re missing out on some great stuff. And I’d un-kindly ask that you take your negativity elsewhere to a far off secluded forum where you can whine amongst yourselves whilst you’re stuck in the medieval era, rather than making every comment section a broken record of the same crap you’ve been saying for the last 20 years about every band that dares to not be the same 5 metal bands you’ve been licking the asses of for decades. We real, actual music fans, who are simply open to enjoying whatever and whoever because they sound good and make us feel something, regardless of ‘categorisation’ and ‘rules’, will be out in the world discovering and enjoying cool and fun music, embracing progress and innovation, whilst you wallow in your ignorant, elitist misery.
Check out Black Out The Sun! They’re brand new and just dropped their first single called Weapons of Mass Media
So sick to see ST headlining an event of this scale! People are just so set in their ways that they don't seem to want to see newer bands take over the metal space; it's a weird phenomenon. I'm stoked to see this!
This music scene is full of gatekeepers. It's unfortunate and it's toxic!
Can we go one video without mentiong falling in reverse? Also they're not a new band at this point.
I'm 40 years old in the US and Sleep Token being a headliner there is the only reason I'm going. I've seen damn near every headliner by the time they are headlining a show like Download Fest. It's about time festivals of that ilk put the spotlight on up and comers
Sleep tokens come up totally seems organic. The way the music press pushes them non stop, you'd never know they were industry plants.
I really want to see Bad Omens headline festivals. They really deserve it, it's their time
Never heard of sleep tokens but might have to check them out
Please listen to The Offering
Start with some of the singles on the last album, then listen to the EPs, singles and albums in chronological order. There are a lot of references to older stuff.
Check out Black Out The Sun! They’re brand new and just dropped their first single called Weapons of Mass Media
I would love to go to Download!! Please go enjoy yourself and maybe give us fans some short videos of it. Interviews with artists and the fans there.
I AM TIRED OF PEOPLE HATING ON "NEWER" AND "UPCOMING BANDS" AND IN THIS CASE SLEEP TOKEN...YOU DON'T LIKE EM' DON'T LISTEN, THAT'S WHAT I DO IF I DON'T ENJOY LISTENING TO A BAND. I AM GLAD HE MENTIONED ALL THE PREVIOUS BANDS IN HIS RESPONSE. I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST BEGAN LISTENING TO KORN N SLIPKNOT AS A LIL' KID AND PEOPLE HATING ON THEM. ALSO, BRING ME THE HORIZON, AND WATCHING PEOPLE BOOING THEM OFF STAGE IN THEIR EARLIER YEARS AND NOW LOOK AT THEM ALL! ♥️
You'll get used to it
@scottstefani7876 PROBABLY SOONER THAN LATER LOL
@@MFJYO999 it won't be sooner or later
Check out Black Out The Sun! They’re brand new and just dropped their first single called Weapons of Mass Media
Sleep Token never heard of them until now, thanks man, I'll look 'em up and check 'em out.
So I just went and listened to a couple songs, I don't believe they are for me personally. That's cool let 'em headline and get that, I'm a little surprised bands like Korn or Bullet for my Valentine aren't headlining but then again Bullet hasn't put anything out worth listening to since 2010 IMO. and I haven't really jammed Korn since about then as well so yeah screw it... give it to the new kids.
Check out Black Out The Sun! They’re brand new and just dropped their first single called Weapons of Mass Media
@@TunzoFun did you check the summoning and vore from them? those are the heaviest ones on their latest album at least, but if you did and isnt for you thats cool too!
i honestly love sleep token. I love metal as well, and i know they arent really 100% metal but i get why they have the metal community divided. I too live in the US and always had a little bit of envy seeing download fest lineups. Dates back over a decade ive been wanting to go
Being in metal like for 30 plus years now (i am 49), in a band myself......the older you get the more you realise how redicilous it is to go through the scene with these blinders on and having "rules" about music....absolutly BS, Metal wouldn't have excisted when people went along following the "rules". I adore sleep token, they are genius.
Give newer bands a chance. Sleep Token is great choice imo. They have a pretty unique sound and "popular" or not, the rock/metal world always benefits from bands with some originality. I really don't see why people who are fans of the genres would view this as something negative.
Even last year at Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY I heard from non Sleep Token fans after seeing them saying they should’ve held a main stage there. And this was in the US in Kentucky! So yeah, they deserve the Download headline in their neck of the woods🎉
Why not! Sleep Token is so good. So is Korn. But Green Day.
Green Day is absolutely amazing.
@@dragoon1090I see what you did there *wink*.
What? I love that Green Day is playing a festival they typically don't do that.
Green Day.....some pseudo Punk lecturing people about what political standpoint to take, like they own the moral platform high ground....
I was actually kinda hoping they’d get so pissed about the last election they’d leave the planet
People should be more outraged with those Old Aunties from Green Day headlining.
Why, they're both pop bands?
@@mablesfatalfable6021 they're pop punk
What? Green Day almost never does festivals, it's cool to see them in that setting. Wtf is wrong with you people, do you just WANT to be mad about stuff?
@@djjazzyjeff1232 or maybe they just don't like Green Day's music.
@@Gregbaltzer That's ok. Everyone likes different stuff. But to argue they're not a headliner caliber or a rock band is just pure ignorance. They typically sell out stadiums, it's cool to see them in a festival setting they almost never do festivals (because they don't need to)
They deserve it. Bad Omens is amazing too. Love what Ronnie is doing.
Even if you don’t like their music, you gotta be stupid to try and argue they shouldn’t be headliners, with how big the band is now.
I saw them on their last US tour at Red Rocks. I’ve been to RR many times and I have never seen that place so packed. People streaming in hours early. Merch gone before the show started. Freezing rain and nobody left. Download might be the first big festival to bet on them for a slot like this, but especially if their next album meets expectations, I think years from now this will seem like it was a no-brainer.
I like how the big festivals have like 6 stages with each stage having a headliner. It’s like if you deathcore you have 8 deathcore bands playing one stage.
Busting out the No Fear hoodie? Talk about nostalgia. Love the uprising of Sleep Token pretty amazing
I've been to many concerts over my 43+ life, Sleep Token on Nov 7th is part of my top5.
Emotion, scenography, including lightings was out of this place. Future will tell, but they have such a potential to continue to grow.
I was yesterday at Dream Theater show. I love them for 30 years. But despite the talent of Portnoy, Petrucci, Rudess & Myung, I was still thinking about how Sleep Token was good.
Good choice from the guys who booked them as headliners.
I live 35 miles away from Download, i love it. Been going since its inception. I still remember 2004 so well with Slipknot, Linkin Park, Korn during their hay day. 2005 when DL joined with Ozzfest (saturday) and we had Ozzy and SOAD on Sunday. 2005 DL made Trivium. Trivium played on saturday 11:30 in the morning and they crushed it. That gig catapulted the band to extreme highs
Really happy for Sleep Token, only recently discovered them & I'm really enjoying their music. Hoping they will do more shows in UK after Download so I can see em
I was fortunate enough to see them on their teeth of god tour back in early May, Sleep Token Deserve a headliner spot hands down. The controversy over ST headlining the event is petulant at best.
I completely agree that is awesome seeing newer bands starting to headline...... even if I think Sleep Token is the Bud Light of metal bands lol.
Ive seen comments on facebook saying other bands have been working their way up the line up for years when sleep token seemed to have been given the chance out of no where. In times of social media people can build a fan base and move up the ranks MUCH faster than they used to. Times they are a changing and why not. We want to keep younger generations involved and for the festival keep going right! Great move Download 🤘
Also stoked that Korn have their oppotunity FINALLY!
Ive got my tickets!
Sleep Token is BADASS!! Awesome for them....pumped for them!!!
The headliner slot going to the local big band is bold AF from the Organizers.
They will be packed. And I hope their performance speaks to the audience and makes them feel what the people that like them feela when they hear them and see them live.
Seen them twice. Been amazing. The vibe in the crowd was fun. Everyone singing and swaying. The show changed so much from Louder Than Life 23 to Sick New World it was so dope
Remember the very talented and exceptional bands what made download? This is a massive slap in the face to them bands. You used to have to work hard and be talented to deserve a headline spot, now you just need to attract pop fans.
its fine if it isnt for you, but that doesnt make sleep token not a massive hit in the metal/metalcore space, they are pretty original and write really deep songs and thats why it attracts people, we are aging and getting a bit tired of hearing the same music over and over again in a different band
I live about 45 minutes away from the download Donnington site, this year will be my 6th download, I would say it's amazing! The uk were verry good at moaning but were happy to see new acts. I was there for bring me it was amazing and they care about their festival goers as organisers are on point! so I'll let you know!
They deserve it!!! I’m surprised they aren’t on the Rockville ticket this year
Get Ja Rule on the phone, we need to hear what HE has to say!
😂😂😂
@@RoosterOvenMittz6969 I think we need some answers that Ja Rule might not have right now.
@@milkwalkerjones633 I don't believe that. Ja knows best
@@milkwalkerjones633 How dare you besmirch the great Ja Rule.
Having 2 aging legacy bands vs 1 new up and comings makes a whole lot of sense to balance the headline slots out.
Not much of a sleep token fan but props to them for their hard work and also props to the promoters for taking a chance on them
I can’t into them no matter how hard I try but good for them. They’ve worked hard the last few years and are finally getting the recognition they deserve. They’re big right now so why wouldn’t they get a top spot?
Never knew that they existed until this article. I'll have to taste a sample sometime.
I am buzzing sleep token are getting such a big billing on download, feel like a proud parent. Well deserved.
I love BFMV, I've been a fan for 20 years, and I'd love them to be able to get the headline spot for Download, but I see so many people talking about how they've earned the spot because they've played download so many times or been around so much longer than Sleep Token... and I can't fathom how they don't understand how festivals work. Headliners aren't chosen based on the band that's been around the longest - it's based entirely on which band will sell the most tickets. The reason Download has been repeating its rotation of about 10 headlining acts for the last 20 years is because those bands sell - and funnily enough a big event like this costs A LOT of money, and it needs to earn that money back and then some. BFMV are a popular band, but they're not headliner popular, their last few albums haven't done that great and it's not really difficult to get a ticket to see them at a fairly average sized venue, so not really a safe investment when you're trying to attract a crowd of 75,000,000 - meanwhile Sleep Token, who have absolutely exploded in popularity GLOBABALLY, and sold out an arena tour in the UK in MINUTES, are a good investment.
People have criticised Download for years and demanded newer headline acts - you don't get much newer than Sleep Token, Green Day, while not a new band, have never headlined Download and they're a huge band that easily sell out massive stadiums, and Korn have been huge for years and only gotten more popular with the fresh interest in Nu-metal recently. I feel like the Download organisers must feel caught between a rock and a hard place here - we asked for something new and different, they kept giving us the same because it worked, we kept asking, so they decided to do it, now people complain. I hope the reaction doesn't put them off, because the ticket sales definitely won't.
I will add that I find it odd that they didn't manage to book Linkin Park with their resurgence, I definitely expect to see them next year.
I saw Killswitch in PA about 12 years ago. For some ungodly reason Five finger death punch was the headliner over Killswitch engage. We just left before FFDP even touched the stage. Made our own headliner.
Saw sleeptoken in Frankfurt last Sunday, I can ask another question.....why doesn't this band get any airtime on the radio? This band is such a perfect mix for a huge audience from all musical backgrounds that I really don't understand it. They are a perfect headliner and glad that they also headline Rock am Ring. Also glad that they get the time to play when it gets dark, because sleeptoken deserves the lightshow which comes with the music.....in Frankfurt....damn what an awesome show.
Agree with ST & Bad Omen both will be headliners and Gojira new headliners coming soon to DWP. Download for Americans is what we think of as Europe festivals. But there is so many bigger festivals over there. We went few years back spend the money make the time. Go as a fan don’t wait for free invite.
I love that Sleep Token have reached this level, I always knew they would 🤘
ST are ok. I respect most bands that make it. Download Fest is the Super Bowl of rock/ metal bands. I'm an old head so of course I would rather have Korn as the headliner. They've been around since 94 but really broke out big in 98-99. But it's not like you're forced to stay to see the headliner.
I agree, Sleep Token deserve their slot, I saw them headline the second stage at Bloodstock Open Air 2022, which was a bit leftfield at the time, but it worked.
Bloodstock Open Air have been giving newer/younger/non legacy bands (however you describe them), headline slots for years.... Trivium in 2015, Gojira in 2018, Parkway Drive in 2019, Killswitch Engage in 2023 and Architects in 2024, just to name five. It's good to finally see Download doing the same, but they are not the first.
I hope you are ok. Praying for you and your family. 🙏🏻
I'm going to see Sleep Token in 2 weeks in Birmingham, they are playing with Bilmury who are my partners fave band atm. ❤
Such a deserving, talented band!!! Congrats Sleep Token. All the Best!!❤
Bought tickets on pre-sale and I will actually see ST in 2 weeks. Super deserved headlining spot.❤❤ Download always picks young bands. I seen The Hu, Twelve Foot Ninja or Jinjer at year of their exploding on scene. Download makes great job. Download XXII - SEE YOU THERE❤❤
I went to Download festival in 2019, just before the world went to shit. Best experience ever. I mostly went for Slipknot and Tool headlining that year. I wouldn't hesitate going a second time, specially if Sleep Token is headlining. My advice is: Go man!! And make sure you buy a good pair of boots (or wellies as brits say)
I’m just waiting for Korn and Marilyn Manson new albums.
Not one of my favs, but they totally deserve it 💪.they are absolutely amazing musicians and could imagine they put on one hell of a show. All ima say is, i hope they play their heaviest songs like The Offering
Sleep token is all about atmosphere, so them headlining, and performing at night, would be a perfect fit.
Saw them at the only full day of Blue Ridge 23 and the vibe was headliner though they weren’t. Just like Falling in Reverse at Aftershock last month a band in their moment is real.
I have a feeling, those who have never heard of Sleep Token, will be blown tf away & become a fan after seeing them headline.
I discovered Sleep Token on TH-cam back in 2018. It was one of their first shows, and it was a fan made Download Festival show. They played Thread the Needle and it was hypnotizing.
Sleep token totally deserves to headline I saw them when they came to Australia with bring me the horizon and they were so amazing ❤❤
Never really been the biggest fan of Sleep Token. Kinda don’t understand the hype around them, but I’m glad they got put into the position that they are in today.
so sick you’re a northlane fan, you recognizing my NL jacket at merriweather post pavilion made my night
Talking about Download Festival. Can't never Forget Download Festival 2004. Where Joey Jordison filled Drummer position for Metallica when Lars was hospitalized
yes, why not give Sleep Token a shot? i saw them at Brixton Academy 1st opener for BabyMetal in 2019 and enjoyed them more than Amaranthe the 2nd openers to BabyMetal .
but the creator of Download refused to have BabyMetal at Download, so he was full of it with his giving new bands a chance and seeing what was doing well on social media . new bands he likes and thinks deserve a chance . yes, he eventually let BabyMetal perform but under protest and still hates them and has still not watched them perform . I wish Sleep Token the best hope it goes well for them 🤘🏼🦊
never been to download but as a festival goer of 10 years, as much as I love the classics, seeing the same acts come 'round year and year again as headliner got so boring that I end up leaving the mainstage for like 80% of them. I hope other festivals follow suit and give younger bands the time in the spotlight
The kicker is, I knew every band you mentioned besides Spirit Box, no idea who they are! Do I have a problem with them playing? NO XD
Wish I could go, they are awesome.
Kudos both to ST and to Download festival. I think it's great to see a band blowing up so hard like what happened to them (and Spiritbox as well) and of course there's gotta be some new blood headlining big festivals, it's kind of annoying to see always the same handful of legacy bands closing every festival
Totally agree, not a massive fan of Sleep Token but I think they are good, they are definitely important and making something different, with musical level and taste. Headlining the festival doesn't mean they will be the next legendary band, it's just a lot of rock concerts for people that want to buy a ticket!
Well, I live 2 miles from the festival site, if you want somewhere to stay there's a spare room with your name on it 👍👍
Sleep Token has earned my respect. It is a different type of metal. Adding funk and RnB rhythms with soulful lyrics. They really have a sound of their own.
Sleep Token got a lot of bad song! But they also got some really, REALLY GOOD songs! Their vocalist has a wonderful voice, and their drummer is SUPER talented and creative. A band with great musicians.