By Jase Walker
Easily one of the best medium sized festivals in the ÜK right now, RADAR has returned with the first drop for 2026 – and has thrown down the gauntlet to match criticism around this year’s lineup being a bit light on the metal and proggy side of things.
Not just that but there are a couple of huge surprises in the mix, with strong slots that are going to see absolute carnage as a result.
To say the least, I was not expecting the likes of Northlane or Protest The Hero to pop up on this year’s lineup, the latter of which is making their return to the ÜK after nearly ten years!
It’s an absolutely insane first drop from the RADAR crew and with only one headliner so far, in the form of Animals As Leaders, I’m already buzzed to see who else they place at the top of the bill!
- RADAR takes place at the O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, over the weekend of 31 July – 2 August.