The LoadDown Podcast

With day splits announced, mike and Jonny do a deep dive into what their Friday might look like at this years download and talk about who definitely not to miss!

We have another announcement! Listen to Mike and Jonny react to the next set of bands announced to play download festival 2025. A few bands missing, a mystery band, and more to come? Also,,,,,Did mike and Jonny manage to get tickets to the biggest heavy metal concert of all time? listen to find out. Enjoy.

After a failed attempt at a on the road episode special, Mike and Jonny go back to Audio basics and discuss the next set of bands that are rumoured / leaked for Download Festival 2025!

Mike and Jonny react to what is possibly the greatest metal show announcement of all time as they drive around in Mikes camper In search of a pint!

Jonny and Mike do a deep dive of the final handful of logo bands before the next announcement due imminently! They discuss the the dream pairings of Mcfly and Meshuggah and talk through some more unholy confessions. Enjoy

As we continue through January focusing on mental health and wellbeing, Mike and Jonny speak with co founder and director of Heavy Metal Therapy - Angela Glaves. They talk about why heavy Metal and especially the heavy metal community, can have such a positive effect to your mental health.

In episode 14 Jonny and Mike talk about how their new years resolutions are going so far. With their January focus on Health and Wellbeing they and with founder and CEO of RockFit; Hannah and talk about how to workout the alternative way to the music that we all know and love, in a comfortable and no judgement environment!

Happy new year! As we leave 2024 behind and look forward into 2025, Mike and Jonny talk about their Christmas antics, as well as discuss what albums and tours they are most looking forward to in 2025! Enjoy.

In episode 12 we wrap up the year with a celebration of 12 weeks of the LoadDown podcast with friends Kate and Rosie in a good old Christmas party pod. We reflect on the highs and lows of the music and festival world in 2024 and talk about some unfiltered unholy confessions. Enjoy

In episode 11, Jonny and Mike speak with Korn superfan Jordan, known to those on the Download forums as Asthenia912. They ask “are Korn ready to step up into the headliner slot for 2025?”. Along with some usual chat and some news about the retirement of a much loved iconic drummer. Enjoy