Getting the crowd started at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, all the way from Perth, Australia, were metalcore outfit MAKE THEM SUFFER . Initially the band looked a little small in comparison to the size of the stage that they had to play with. But that feeling abated by the time they hit the first breakdown in Ghost Of Bones . Frontman Sean Harmanis is a Duracell Bunny of intensity and he spent the whole time darting back and forth between the gloomy corner that Alex Reade ’

Hailing from Southern California, DAYSEEKER has long been known for their emotionally charged blend of post-hardcore, ambient rock, and melodic metal. While they’ve never leaned heavily into concept albums, their sixth full-length release, Creature In The Black Night comes close with its horror-inspired themes and cinematic vibes. From the first chord, you can hear that this is clearly their most immersive and deliberate musical statement to date. With its recurring vampiri

Another year, another unpredictable set of weather requirements for Download Festival. Whilst the dust (quite literally) settles on the...