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Friday at Download brought us pop punk and metalcore – see the gallery from the first day

Author Niko Sihvonen - 22.6.2025

The legendary Download Festival held in Donington Park, England kicked off last Friday for the 22nd time. Festival brought together once again wide selection of rock’s and metal’s most intriguing names along with first time headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. See the gallery from the first day below.

Karen Dió

Starset

Gore.

Dirty Honey

Northlane

Myles Kennedy

Crossfaith

Green Day

Audience

Photos: Niko Sihvonen / Rocktografia

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