EP 202 Slam Dunk 2026 special

Setting The Tone, was invited back to Slam Dunk 2026 to cover the festivals 20th Anniversary.

Interviews with festival favourites Zebrahead, who are no strangers to the festival making their 11th Appearance.

Setting The Tone was invited to be a part of SlamDunk 20th anniversary I sat down with Ali to talk about the band’s connection with the festival and the uk the upcoming EP 0 and the bands 30th Anniversary, oh and the UK keep your eyes on 2027

Zebrahead online

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Setting The Tone was invited to be a part of SlamDunk 20th anniversary I sat down with I sat Down with Nathan to talk about the 15th Anniversary of Attics to Eden and 2027 will mark the 20th Anniversary of from them, through us to you, re connecting with UK audiences and what the future holds

Madina Lake online

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Setting The Tone was invited to be a part of SlamDunk 20th anniversary I sat down with Jason perry from A

to talk about their latest album Prang and what this album means to him after 20 years since their last release and what his favourite track is off the album

A online

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get your copy of PRANG here https://a.tmstor.es/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnQr4jyCxdcDvHhI747936FPwP07qowZEveHzzE8maodsr4hLaTEhikQ85VYQ_aem_I5Vljxt_sYEmk9ztdCrCLA

none of this would be possible without the PR’s band managers, and of course Alex at Gala and Slam Dunk, and lastly you the people who check out Setting The Tone

Thank you

Brand new episode out now EP 201 Setting The Tone presents it’s The Dead Collective special.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Oli to discuss the bands brand new EP self-titled Ep The Dead collective out on 22 May 2026 via Black Feather Music and what the future holds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5K0QXo5L4c

Grab your physical copies of The Dead Collective here

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The Dead Collective Online

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Thank you once again to Oli for his time and of course Valeria over Duff Press

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Brand new episode out now EP 200 Setting The Tone presents its 2026 festival round up.

Starting with Bloodstock 2026 and their 25th Anniversary sharing the line up and discussing what bands I would see

https://bloodstock.uk.com

Then a quick catch up with SlamDunk festival 2026 who celebrate their 20th Anniversary

https://www.slamdunkfestival.com

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Then Download Festival which is pretty much sold out this year 2026

https://downloadfestival.co.uk

What about if you don’t want to go to a festival in the uk and can afford to go to something different what about Louder Than Life 26

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Brand new episode out now EP 199 Setting The Tone presents it’s

A quick review from Grey Daze show from London Camden The Underworld March 21 2026, sharing my thoughts on the show and the journey to this point

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Get your tickets here for the remaining shows from the Grey Daze Uk tour 2026 https://www.greydazemusic.com

Grey Daze on Line

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Brand new episode out now EP 198 Setting The Tone presents Slam Dunk stage times and guidance for the 20thanniversary edition of Slam Dunk 2026

Get your Slam DUNK Tickets from the following link

https://slamdunkfestival.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options

All your Slam Dunk info https://www.slamdunkfestival.com

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EP197 Download Festival day split and band tips

With the news coming from Download festival/Live nation that day tickets are on sale now https://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/

I wanted to put together an episode where I break down the days and give some tips on who you should be watching at this year’s event

Please note some of this year’s ticket options are now sold out

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Brand new episode out now EP 196 Setting The Tone presents its Austen Starr Special

I recently had the chance to sit down with Austen to discuss her journey and love for music as well her debut album out I am the enemy

Check out the video for read your mind https://www.austenstarr.com/videos/v/read-your-mind

Pre order I am the Enemy here https://ffm.bio/iamtheenemy

Austen Starr online

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Thank you once again Austen and Maria over at frontiers for their time and support

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Brand new episode out now EP 195 Setting The Tone presents its TAILGUNNER Special

I recently had the chance to sit down with Bones from TAILGUNNER to discuss the bands upcoming album Midnight Blitz, a UK tour supporting Fozzy and of Course that Download Festival 2026 appearance

Check out the video for Tears in Rain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeD-9pah4fQ

TAILGUNNER UK 2026 Dates

Tour support for Fozzy’s Eyes On You tour: 06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk 07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland 08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz 10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios 11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain 13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City 14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios 15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop 17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed 18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry 19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865 20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom 21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill

ACCEPT 50TH years shows, support from TAILGUNNER

27.08.2026 Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill

28.08.2026 London Indigo at the O2

UK festivals: 13.06.26 UK - Donington Park / Download Festival 05.09.26 UK - Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)

TAILGUNNER online

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Thank you once again to and Lisa over at Hold Tight for their time and support

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