PRESIDENT will headline Takedown Competition 2026 which can happen in Portsmouth subsequent April.
Their first ever pageant headline slot, the efficiency will observe on from their ‘Marketing campaign Path’ tour of the UK and EU. They’re joined by fellow headliners Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons who will play a particular Motörhead set on the Friday evening.
“We’re proud to formally launch Takedown Competition 2026,” mentioned pageant co-directors Sarah and Kai Harris. “This yr’s occasion faucets into a robust second in steel tradition. With youthful followers rediscovering the roots of heavy music—particularly following the passing of icons like Ozzy Osbourne—we’re honoured to have Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons headline Friday third April with a full Motörhead set. It’s an opportunity to have a good time a legacy that continues to encourage throughout generations.”
“On Saturday 4th April, we’re handing the reins to President, one of the crucial talked-about new acts in UK heavy music. Their April ‘Marketing campaign Path’ tour offered out immediately, and their debut EP King of Terrors has struck a chord with followers by its cinematic depth. Their headline set will probably be a press release, and we’re excited to see them take the Takedown important stage in full drive.”
“We’re excited to have the ability to showcase the evolution of heavy music from (to cite Lemmy) Motorhead’s rock n roll throughout to innovative modern various steel”
The occasion will return to Portsmouth’s Guildhall on Friday April 03 and Saturday April 04 with tickets on sale now.
PRESIDENT simply dropped the highly effective single ‘Destroy Me’, taken from their forthcoming debut EP ‘King Of Terrors’, out on September 26.
