Neill and Rich host a Gyros eating competition aboard the Mediterranea Metal Cruise The quickest to eat and finish a Greek kebab wins a trophy and some merchandise from the metal band 'Legion of the Damned.' Will a new champion be crowned for 2025? youtu.be/UfSAlxwjrd0

Here's the 2nd instalment of our visit to Mediterranea Metal Cruise! - We compare it to luxury VIP at Download or Bloodstock; - Activities like the Growl Vocal Seminar, Air Guitar Contest, and Metal Karaoke; - Facilities like gym and casino; - OUTTAKES at the end! www.youtube.com/watch?v=97EO...

Would you go to a metal festival on a cruise ship? We got onboard with Mediterranea Metal Cruise to see what it’s like! youtu.be/tHw6LGbqQ5c

As heavy metal music fans, we've been going to rock festivals for a long time - but never on a cruise ship! That's exactly what Mediterranea Metal Cruise is! And we're talking LUXURY. Join us onboard as we talk about our first impressions of cruise life and the festival so far youtu.be/tHw6LGbqQ5c

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The @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 lineup is here! What do you think?? #DownloadFestival

We’ve arrived in Greece for the Mediterranea Metal Cruise - it’s a festival on a cruise ship!

Who's up for some FESTIVAL NEWS? 📺 YouTube: youtu.be/mkRO-N4PclQ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f... 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/46UJ...

A new Northern supergroup! Greysight have just launched their debut EP at The Key Club in Leeds. Neill went to catch up with them. youtu.be/NiYUwP7XvVI

Phoenix Lake chats to Festpod after their amazing show at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2025! youtu.be/XpOSMTBC9Gk

What do you think of the new #DownloadFestival merchandise? Full episode here: youtu.be/-E4LkKmRnE8

Would you go to a metal festival on a cruise ship? We’re off to the Mediterranean Sea to find out what it’s like! 🚢🤘 Ep79. A metal festival on a CRUISE SHIP? And our Download STAGE SHOW reviewed! youtu.be/-E4LkKmRnE8

Waterlines on living their dreams at #Bloodstock 2025 youtu.be/0ZZWT2LK-jk

In episode 79: 🔥 A hot new style for Download 🎸 For its 25th year, Bloodstock books a 4th headliner 🛳️ A metal festival on a CRUISE SHIP?? We look at Mediterranea Metal Cruise PLUS - Watch us CRINGE reviewing our Download stage show! Out now on your podcast app and YouTube youtu.be/-E4LkKmRnE8

GIG GUIDE: Check out this gig at The Key Club in Leeds on the 28th of September: Hacktivist InRetrospect Godeth Waterlines Four incredible acts, one after the other? I hope the building can take it!! Eleven quid plus booking fee. Tickets: slamdunkmusic.seetickets.com/event/hackti...

The full video of our #downloadfestival live show is coming soon!! #podcasts #festpod

Part 3 of our chaotic walk around @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social! #BloodstockFestival Watch the whole thing on YouTube: youtu.be/J5T3M9FqH1k

Part 2 of our chaotic walk around @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social! #BloodstockFestival Watch the whole thing on YouTube: youtu.be/J5T3M9FqH1k

Our chaotic walk around @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social! Watch in full on YouTube youtu.be/J5T3M9FqH1k #bloodstock #bloodstockfestival

Take a walk with us around @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social Festival for a guided tour! See if you can spot yourself in the background! Or did we chat to you...? youtu.be/J5T3M9FqH1k

Vicky Hungerford joined Festpod at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social to talk rock festival lineups! Have you got your #Bloodstock tickets for 2026? More episodes at festpod.co.uk

After being picked from hundreds of unsigned bands to play the Takeover at @downloadfest.bsky.social , the day finally comes for Change Persona​⁠ to take the stage at the festival. We caught up with them to find out how it went! youtu.be/HR17BmKY5d4

The @festpod.bsky.social lorry’s next call is at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social, in just a few days! The whole team will be there, so come and say hi if you see us! ____________________________________________ #festpod #bloodstockfestival #bloodstock #podcast

RIP Ozzy 🤘

Brand new, 2-day The Sanctum: Modern Metal Festival is coming up soon with some fantastic acts! The organiser, Joe, told us what to expect... ⚡️ youtu.be/_OW5tHz8V8I ⚡️

Hammerdown Festival is just days away! Here's what to expect... youtu.be/Y_0QVGhQwig

Don’t try the calamari rings. Waterlines has a theory. This is the band after performing at @rdrfestival.bsky.social 2025.

We chat to Joe Hammond, the guitarist from the metalcore band Assurance, and also the creator of a great value new festival - The Sanctum in Digbeth, Birmingham. Get your tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/assurance-ba... New outdoor fest! The Sanctum Festival youtu.be/b1BliV8lomo

What do you sing at the end of your festival day? This? Bohemian Rhapsody?

Bleed Again are back with new music and a new lead guitarist! PLUS: Harry Hammerdown and the plans for his July festival in Brighton! OUT NOW on your podcast app and YouTube. Just search for FESTPOD! youtu.be/Uu09CIl2Xls

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This year’s campsite and car park map for @downloadfest.bsky.social is out. Which camp will you stay in?

Check us out on the @downloadfest.bsky.social RIP Courtyard Stage on the Thursday from 2pm!

REVEALED! The six bands playing the Takeover at Download Festival 2025! Join the premiere of the video from 6pm! youtu.be/p4Kz9vmvIhI

We’re beyond excited to be performing on the RIP Courtyard Stage at DLXXII – the 22nd Edition of Download Festival in 2025! Marking 22 years of the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, limited RIP tickets to catch our exclusive performance are on sale now! #DLXXII @downloadfest.bsky.social

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🚨 WE NEED YOU! Please share your best show/festival/musical dilemmas, funny/awkward/disgusting stories with us - the wilder the better! This new segment is going to be incredible! *p.s. IF you want to Let us know if you want to remain anonymous! Can't wait for this - BIG love! 🤣🤘❤️ x

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It’s happening!! @vengaboys.bsky.social CONFIRMED FOR @downloadfest.bsky.social District X!

The festival food at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social is fantastic!

Festival season is getting nearer, and we’ve got all the latest updates! News about Download, RADAR, Hammerdown, Rock am Ring, and even a look at Glastonbury’s rock scene. If you’re a fan of rock, metal, and live music, this episode is for you! Subscribe now!

Festival season is coming, and we’ve got all the latest updates! The Takeover at Download is open for band submissions, so if you’re in an unsigned band, this is your shot at playing at @downloadfest.bsky.social youtu.be/1hLeSceCb-8

Check out Fomented youtu.be/itpzhuOrf54?...

"Esophagus Gobbler" - featured on the debut EP from Glizzy Gobbler's upcoming 2025 release: Dawg Eat Dawg World. New song ft Hugo of Esophagus youtu.be/jkYOSNrmnww?...

Here’s a throwback to our @downloadfestival.bsky.social Food Guide recorded in 2020. Most of the advice still stands, except you can’t pre-order Carlsberg cold cans any more! What are your favourite festival foods? youtu.be/o0F24CgtPcA?...

Want your band to play on the Doghouse stage at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2025? Then get your submissions ready for the Takeover at Download! www.facebook.com/TakeoveratDo...

Your @downloadfest.bsky.social day/stage splits are finally here! Get a load of these! #downloadfestival

A WINTER BLOODSTOCK? Go on, then!!

Get ready for an exciting Download Festival 2025, which has just expanded with over 20 new names on the line-up! In addition to your three brand new headliners for 2025, you’ll also see Rise Against, Shinedown, Opeth, Kids In Glass Houses, Palaye Royale, and plenty more! Details in the next ep!

Do you get hairs in your mouth? Episode 70 - Gig at Lion's Den, Manchester youtu.be/FN74Mow_Xx8