Download Festival: Stage times

Sticking with the festival theme, Download Festival have released the latest stage times for next week's event at Donnington Park, UK. Check them out below...

Slam Dunk Special: Hassle Records Free EP

So the Slam Dunk festivals have been and gone with mixed reviews (glad to report the by-the-sea stint went swimmingly). In commemoration of this year's festivals the brilliant Hassle Records are giving away a free 10 track Slam Dunk sampler featuring Alkaline Trio, Fireworks, Fact, Cancer Bats and Fun. Make sure you go get your quota of free and relive those good memories!

Kiki Vs Covers

With Fearless Records having released the latest installment of their 'Punk goes...' series this week (...Classic Rock), the first subject to step into the Vs ring is cover versions.

Kicking off the fight with a questionable cover is Cancer Bats' recent interpretation of the Beastie Boys' classic 'Sabotage'. Don't get me wrong, Cancer Bats are a great band, but the Beasties are better. And it shows. Moral of the story is: don't mess with perfection, boys. It really is a risky foray for anyone - given that the song is so brilliant and ageless to start with.