Festpod
@festpod.bsky.social
Rock news, band interviews and festival guides!
As seen on stage at Download Festival.
Podcast & YouTube
With Neill Wilkinson | Rich Holmes | Arran Prime
As seen on stage at Download Festival.
Podcast & YouTube
With Neill Wilkinson | Rich Holmes | Arran Prime
The funfair won’t be returning to @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year! There’ll be some nice site upgrades instead. Will you miss the funfair?
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
February 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The funfair won’t be returning to @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year! There’ll be some nice site upgrades instead. Will you miss the funfair?
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
Will you go and watch Keanu Reeves play with his band Dogstar at #downloadfestival ?
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
February 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Will you go and watch Keanu Reeves play with his band Dogstar at #downloadfestival ?
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
Is Scooter a novelty act worthy of the main arena at Download Festival?
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
February 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Is Scooter a novelty act worthy of the main arena at Download Festival?
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Limp Bizkit, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and Linkin Park headline Download Festival this year.
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Limp Bizkit, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and Linkin Park headline Download Festival this year.
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
OzzFest 2027? 🦇
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Ep84: Download 2026 Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
OzzFest 2027? 🦇
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
After their New Blood stage performance at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year, Zebulon caught up with Festpod to talk about making doom metal, their new album, and playing at Bloodstock!
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
Norweigan Doom Metal band ZEBULON at Bloodstock 2025
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 1:36 PM
After their New Blood stage performance at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year, Zebulon caught up with Festpod to talk about making doom metal, their new album, and playing at Bloodstock!
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
Buzzing for the UK rock and metal festivals this year! 🤘 If you're looking for chilled chat, band interviews, and honest opinions, you've got to check out Festpod.
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
January 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Buzzing for the UK rock and metal festivals this year! 🤘 If you're looking for chilled chat, band interviews, and honest opinions, you've got to check out Festpod.
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
Six unsigned bands played the Takeover at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2025... but how did it go?
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Ep83. Six unsigned bands play Download Festival!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Six unsigned bands played the Takeover at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2025... but how did it go?
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
The studio refurb is complete and our next podcast episode gets filmed next week!
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…we’re probably going to mention Download Festival quite a lot. @downloadfest.bsky.social
Do you like the updated look?
👌🤩👍
…we’re probably going to mention Download Festival quite a lot. @downloadfest.bsky.social
Do you like the updated look?
January 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The studio refurb is complete and our next podcast episode gets filmed next week!
👌🤩👍
…we’re probably going to mention Download Festival quite a lot. @downloadfest.bsky.social
Do you like the updated look?
👌🤩👍
…we’re probably going to mention Download Festival quite a lot. @downloadfest.bsky.social
Do you like the updated look?
The studio refurb is nearly complete so we’ll be back in the New Year with more Festpod.
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
December 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The studio refurb is nearly complete so we’ll be back in the New Year with more Festpod.
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
Neill and Rich host the Air Guitar contest onboard a cruise ship for Mediterranea Metal Cruise!
Who won the trophy? Find out here: youtu.be/zyOPNDvOcMY
Who won the trophy? Find out here: youtu.be/zyOPNDvOcMY
November 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Neill and Rich host the Air Guitar contest onboard a cruise ship for Mediterranea Metal Cruise!
Who won the trophy? Find out here: youtu.be/zyOPNDvOcMY
Who won the trophy? Find out here: youtu.be/zyOPNDvOcMY
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Neill and Rich host the Try Not To Headbang competition onboard the Celestyal Discovery cruise ship for Mediterranea Metal Cruise.
No headbanging, no toe-tapping, no air-drumming... if you move - you're out!
Who will get the trophy?
youtu.be/bkAH9k0sc_g
No headbanging, no toe-tapping, no air-drumming... if you move - you're out!
Who will get the trophy?
youtu.be/bkAH9k0sc_g
Try Not To Headbang contest - Mediterranea Metal Cruise
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Neill and Rich host the Try Not To Headbang competition onboard the Celestyal Discovery cruise ship for Mediterranea Metal Cruise.
No headbanging, no toe-tapping, no air-drumming... if you move - you're out!
Who will get the trophy?
youtu.be/bkAH9k0sc_g
No headbanging, no toe-tapping, no air-drumming... if you move - you're out!
Who will get the trophy?
youtu.be/bkAH9k0sc_g
Breed 77 on getting back together, and plans for 2026
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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
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
Gyros eating contest - Mediterranea Metal Cruise
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
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...
- 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...
Ep82. Mediterranea Metal Cruise - A luxury heavy metal festival!
YouTube video by Festpod
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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...
- 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
We got onboard with Mediterranea Metal Cruise to see what it’s like!
youtu.be/tHw6LGbqQ5c
Ep81. Mediterranea Metal Cruise - A metal ship for metal fans!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
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
Join us onboard as we talk about our first impressions of cruise life and the festival so far
youtu.be/tHw6LGbqQ5c
Ep81. Mediterranea Metal Cruise - A metal ship for metal fans!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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
Join us onboard as we talk about our first impressions of cruise life and the festival so far
youtu.be/tHw6LGbqQ5c
Spotify users!
🎧 Check out all our podcast episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides 🤘
...and subscribe for free!
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🎧 Check out all our podcast episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides 🤘
...and subscribe for free!
open.spotify.com/show/6DRUXYw...
Lineups teased and revealed; Live Nation breakup? and Reading Rising interviewed!
open.spotify.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Spotify users!
🎧 Check out all our podcast episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides 🤘
...and subscribe for free!
open.spotify.com/show/6DRUXYw...
🎧 Check out all our podcast episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides 🤘
...and subscribe for free!
open.spotify.com/show/6DRUXYw...
Apple Podcasts users!
🎧 Check out all our episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides
...and subscribe for free!
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...and subscribe for free!
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Entertainment News Podcast · Every two months · The latest news about your favourite Rock and Metal festivals. We'll cover the predicted line-up of bands, the latest announcements, and answer your que...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Apple Podcasts users!
🎧 Check out all our episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides
...and subscribe for free!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
🎧 Check out all our episodes here for your rock news, band interviews and festival guides
...and subscribe for free!
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The @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 lineup is here! What do you think?? #DownloadFestival
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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!
it’s a festival on a cruise ship!
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We’ve arrived in Greece for the Mediterranea Metal Cruise -
it’s a festival on a cruise ship!
it’s a festival on a cruise ship!
Who's up for some FESTIVAL NEWS?
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/mkRO-N4PclQ
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Ep80. FESTIVAL NEWS! Download and Bloodstock lineups teased and revealed! Reading Rising interviewed
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/mkRO-N4PclQ
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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
youtu.be/NiYUwP7XvVI
GREYSIGHT on their debut EP - Where The Light Won't Reach
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
youtu.be/NiYUwP7XvVI
Phoenix Lake chats to Festpod after their amazing show at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2025!
youtu.be/XpOSMTBC9Gk
youtu.be/XpOSMTBC9Gk
Phoenix Lake at Bloodstock 2025
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Phoenix Lake chats to Festpod after their amazing show at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2025!
youtu.be/XpOSMTBC9Gk
youtu.be/XpOSMTBC9Gk