Takedown Festival have just announced another 10 bands for next year’s line-up.
The 2026 Portsmouth Guildhall bash is continuing to expand, with the Friday of the fest – which is headlined by Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons doing a Motörhead set – being bolstered by The Wildhearts , InMe and Kill The Lights .
Then, the following day, performing underneath PRESIDENT’s first-ever festival headline appearance on the Kerrang! Stage, you can get warmed up by Graphic Nature , The Hara , Mason Hill, The Bottom Line, Mould, Waterlines and Slackrr.
“We’re stoked to announce that we will be headlining the Metal For Good Stage at Takedown Festival 2026,” say Graphic Nature. “A cause close to our hearts. We are all part of a unique community in the metal world. Our message is always

Kerrang!

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