Download Diary – End Of Day 2 June 13, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music, Ruth's Ramblings , add a commentSo, another day down and only one more to go! Time doesn’t half fly when you’re having bags of fun eh?
Today saw me interviewing Devil Driver, Dragonforce, The Blackout, Fei Comodo and Hardcore Superstar, as well as up and coming lads None The Less. Got to hand it to the Fei Comodo drummer though (whose name escapes me without my notes) as he was by far the nicest interviewee I’ve had all weekend.
Don’t get me wrong, most of the bands I’ve chatted to have been lovely, but there was some special sparkle with this guy, like he genuinely wanted to chat to us, it was really flattering and it’s good to see when there are so many ‘famous’ people around who only do press because it’s required of them.
I spent a lot of time exploring today and if I haven’t shed a few pounds trekking up and down the hills then there is no hope for people like me at all! The sheer scale of the place is unbelievable, and looking for the top of the hill towards the main stage, the hoards of goth bodies stretched as far as the eye could see (well, to the stage at least)
There were all here of course, to see Down, Marilyn Manson and Slipknot, with Pendulum weirdly slotted into the mix. I mean, it’s not very often you see a load of black metal fans chavving it up to Pendulum, and to be honest today was no different… in fact, the area around me was replaced by girls in teeny weeny skirts and guys with their tops of cradling a WKD between each finger.
After they’d gone was the act I’d been waiting for all day, Marilyn Manson, but oh, what a let down. Constantly just dropping his microphone and throwing things around, he really had to make his stage technicians work hard, and to be honest, he seemed like more of a diva than you’d imagine.
He did live up to his bizarre antics though; having dry sex with the stage, shoving loads of ‘pills’ in his mouth before ‘The Dope Show’ and generally acting like, well, MM. After all my excitement, all my hopes for the day now laid in the hands of Slipknot, and my, thank God they pulled it back.
Proving that they truly are the kings of all things true in metal, they pulled off the most epic set I’ve ever seen in my entire life, and the crowd loved every single second of it, chanting every line to every song back to the stage… and obeying the band as they instructed everyone to get on their knees before Joey started whirling around on his drums… what a party piece, and what a way to end another magnificent day. Seen Slipknot, seen Marilyin and hung out with my celeb best mates… oh and learned what a Mojito was from a rather foxy young man.
Result. Bring on Sunday!
Ruth. xx
Latest From Download June 13, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music , add a comment16:25 Just interviewed Dragonforce, The Blackout, and Fei Comodo now I’m chilling out watching Down.
Fei Comodo are by far the nicest band I’ve spoken to this weekend and I’m going to make a special effort to check them out tomorrow.
Ruth @ Download
Ruth Signs In From Download Festival Day 2 June 13, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music, Ruth's Ramblings , add a comment13:10 The crowd are completely different today Full of metal heads in black long hair and studded belts. It is the day of the proper heavy metal today after all. Devil Driver are amazing openers and the main stage is packed already unlike yesterday.
Just seen Dragonforce lets see if they are up for a chat……..
15:12 Just interviewed Dragonforce and now I’m watching Hate breed. Their set is epic.
The Blackout boys are here watching too but I don’t think any of there heavy metal fans have a clue who they are.
Its kind of lonely stone here on my own rocking out like a geek but no one seems to care.
Ruth out Keep checking back for more from The Download Festival
Download Diary: Day 2 June 13, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Music, Ruth's Ramblings , add a commentGood morning everyone! After a good night’s sleep last night I have woke up ready to go on day two of the festival fun times, even though I do look a little bit like a lobster, not good.
Got a couple of interviews this morning and then it’s party times from about 5pm and I am so excited for Marilyn Manson and Slipknot today, I’ve heard they put on an immense live show and as an informed music writer I am most excited for it! Haha.
I have already lathered up on the sun cream front so hopefully I won’t be coming home looking too much like a letter box this evening, and although my hair looks like a total mess, I think I’m just about ready to take on the world of rock once again.
Keep checking back throughout the day to read my real-time updates on the festival.
Ruth, xx
Ruth’s Saturday Slice June 13, 2009
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Move over wannabe ghetto superstars, Kanye West has confirmed that he’s single after splitting from Amber Rose, and I have my eyes firmly on the prize. Yummy.
I almost dropped my coffee when I heard that Max Drummey (that bloke that was married to Peaches Geldof for about five minutes) has been saying it’s okay to hurt women! I mean.. WHAT? Then again, he is desperate for any publicity, his fake marriage proved that.
Our song of the week this week is Pixies Lott’s Mama Do. It’s a slice of grown up bubblegum pop… like Amy Winehouse, but without the crack habit. We all need a bit of that from time to time. Bubblegum that is, not crack.
The Lord of the Rings are three of the best movies that have ever been committed to film and their release were the biggest movie events of the year, and wasn’t it tortuours having to wait 12 months for the next. So what made these movies so special?
I’m also out of the office this weekend at the wonderful Download Festival, it’s my first ever festival and I really don’t know what to expect! Keep an eye on my blog to find out which celebs i’ve been hobnobbing with and how I’m coping with those portaloos.
Finally, if you’re a fan of Big Brother you can find all the gossip from the housemates locked inside Big Brother 10 on FemaleFirst – and trust me, we tell you how it really is.
Ruth xx
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