Download

The bassist told NME about his new project's debut album, progress on its "heavier" follow-up, teased what fans can expect from their set at the "legendary" Download, and revealed why SOAD "will never break up"

"It ended up being exactly what we all hoped it would be”

Following the 2025 line-up being shared, Copping talks to NME about tackling fan expectations, the decision for Sleep Token to top the bill, and the female-fronted band he sees as a future headliner

Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Spiritbox and Loathe are also among those on the bill

Glastonbury and Download-shaped holes remain in their schedule...

The band are playing two festivals in Germany the week after the Donington Park event takes place

The duo opened up about their close ties to Download Festival, being "inseparable" from Limp Bizkit, and how they're about to start a new era with new material

At Download, the band opened up the huge response to their latest material and plans for the future

The singer talks to us about the new wave of fans following Eurovision, plans for the future, and dedication to using their platform to highlight injustice

The festival was also plagued by weather issues and threats of boycotts