Or perhaps this 100% waterproof yellow fisherman’s jacket. Good options include this all black steampunk trenchcoat number. The Pit recommends you stay warm and dry. But it will still dampen our souls leading us to question why exactly we choose to spend the last 30 years marooned on this godforsaken rock. It being England, we will not be surprised by the rain. Roooots blooody roooots. For those who missed out on the opportunity to see former Sepultura members Max and Iggor Cavalera perform the entire fucking legendary Roots album for its 20th anniversary or you just couldn’t get enough the first time, the brothers will be bringing the show to Download. Watch Max & Iggor Cavalera: Saturday 5pm – Zippo Encore Stage Nice flowing hair Don’t miss it cause you are at the back of the bar queue or collecting paper cups. Basically, this is a rare chance to see Mastodon deliver their epic sprawling sets in the UK.

Hot off the heels of their brilliant seventh album Emperor of Sand (you have seen the hilarious video for Show Yourself, right?) the band are in the middle of a huge European tour which can only mean one thing: there won’t be a better oiled machine playing the entire weekend. It’s a well-known fact that Mastodon slay live. Watch Mastodon: Friday 4:10pm – Main Stage Photo credit should read: Emily Assiran for Observer June might just be another summer month for anyone around the world, but for 80,000 British metalheads and rock fans, June means making a sacred pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, June means several unsuccessful sacrifices to the weather Gods to quell the possibility of rain (get your wellies ready!)… June means it’s time for Download Festival! For those of you fortunate enough to go, here’s how to make sure you fucking slay it.

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