![]() ![]() This was a really strong set vocals shouted at the audience, and the audience connected with the band. As is traditional during such things the same riff was going on forever in the background but very soon the build-up reached its climax and the crowds what bouncing around with gusto and they launched back into the song with everyone going nuts. I arrive to find the singer Matt Caughthran marshalling the circle pits, really engaging with the crowd. Next up on the opus stage are California punk rock band The Bronx. The guitar playing was excellent, the vocal delivery strong and powerful and All in all it was a great summertime vibe and balancing energy already in the massive arena, which the engaged and enthusiastic crowd were more than appreciative of. Indeed, you can hear the Van Halen influence, but it’s subtle this stands on his own merit. Off to a flying start mammoth WVH were very impressive to listen to as one might expect considering the band’s pedigree. What I would discover later would pay this was no ordinary setup, indeed Download 23 had borrowed Metallica’s brand new sound system, consisting of a gargantuan 288 loudspeakers, the sound quality was absolutely crystal clear has anyone within a 15-mile radius would be able to attest.Īfter the whole process taking considerably longer than expected despite plenty of luck and good planning I missed my planned first band of cherry bombs and arrived in time to catch the tail end of Mammoth WVH on the apex stage. Making my way into the arena and the very first thing that you notice is the sheer scale of the place. This visit was for an £8 pack of antihistamines, and to find out they had run out of sunscreen already, which i was later able to procure from Fat Franks camping supply. Most noticeably my first visit was to stock up on the inevitable things that I had forgotten to pack despite being on my extensive list. A very welcome addition since my last visit this was definitely the place to go if you wanted things at a reasonable price. Stopping off on the way into the arena what’s my first of many trips to the coop on site. This took longer than anticipated as I seemed forever in a Daisy chain of security staff who were unsure of where I should actually go. Upon arrival, I then had the arduous task of lugging all of my gear from the car park to the guest campsite all under the ever-present and oppressive baking sunshine which would be a factor throughout the entire stay. Not to dismiss the stories is it close the rather excellent download festival app a tool which I would find invaluable during my visit constantly advising incoming travellers of reach to avoid owing to congestion. After hearing horror stories about the queues I was pleasantly surprised to arrive at the hollow turn of Donington for Download Festival 2023, and was parked up within 10 minutes. ![]()
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