13. Earthtone9
progressive metal/alternative rock/stoner
Now, it'd be rude not to include the partial inspiration for the festival, wouldn't it? So, what better place to start? This six piece metal outfit hail from Nottingham, and are somewhat of a cult legend of an entity. This year they released their fourth album, which comes after the bands reactivating in 2010 from their hiatus that began in 2002. I managed to catch them at Download Festival earlier this summer, and they were awesome as they played to overflowing tent, so will be looking forward to catching them again. Think progressive metal with an alternative rock inclination, and an aggressive groove that draws comparisons to Tool. http://youtu.be/vZeWmsftBqA