Spineshank
Upcoming Event
Sunday Arena Ticket:
Arena Tickets give you access into the arena Sunday 14th June 2026 and access to the Co-Op and the Megastore located in District X South. This ticket DOES NOT include access to the Campervan field, Campsites, or District X North.
Event information can be found here - https://downloadfestival.co.uk/info/
T&C’s - https://downloadfestival.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Before applying for the use of accessible facilities, please buy your Download festival ticket.
There is no need to buy a ticket for your essential companion. Essential companion tickets are allocated as part of your application.
Once you have your Download festival ticket, please complete the application form on the Download festival website.
For more information about the accessible facilities and how to apply, please see the Download festival website.
Age Restrictions:
Under 5s (ages 0-4 years) FREE but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
5-12 years olds must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult and each child will require a CHILD Ticket.
13 -15 must purchase an ADULT ticket and be accompanied by a parent / guardian over 18.
Note: Download Festival will contain acts unsuitable for children
Parents may be asked to provide ID with proof of age if the child appears to be over 12 but holding a Child Ticket.
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About Spineshank
Jonny Santos (Vocals) – Rob Garcia (Bass/Vocals)- Tommy Decker (Drums)
Tommy Decker, Jr. (Guitar) – Jason Hager (Guitar)
Formed in 1996 in Los Angeles, Spineshank exploded onto the late 90’s Metal scene with their 1998 Roadrunner debut Strictly Diesel, and quickly built a rabid underground following, hitting the road alongside current and future luminaries like Sepultura, System of A Down, Fear Factory, Biohazard, and Static-X.
Known for their fusion of industrial metal, alternative metal, and nu-metal elements, Spineshank gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of the emerging wave of heavy music influenced by electronic textures and aggressive rhythms. Known for their emotionally charged compositions and intense live performances, Spineshank left a lasting impact on the metal scene, blending heavy riffs, electronic undertones, and introspective lyrics to craft a distinctive sound that has resonated with fans worldwide for over 30 years.
Their sophomore effort, 2000’s The Height of Callousness (2000), Produced by Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Mudvayne) marked a turning point into a more polished and aggressive sound, leading to critical acclaim and wider exposure, with tracks like "Synthetic" and "New Disease," quickly turning the band into a staple of the nu-metal era. Spineshank joined the ranks of Ozzfest 2001 and toured alongside a who’s who of modern Metal greats including Slipknot, Linkin Park, Type O Negative, Mudvayne, and more.
In 2003, Spineshank released Self-Destructive Pattern, which included the Grammy-nominated single "Smothered." Despite their success, internal tensions led to the departure of vocalist Jonny Santos in 2004, who formed SILENT CIVILIAN, and the band went on hiatus shortly after. Santos eventually returned, and Spineshank reunited in 2008, releasing their fourth and final album, Anger Denial Acceptance, in 2012.
In 2023 Santos and Decker announced the forming of a new project, The Less Dead, which led to further speculation about the future of Spineshank.
Now in 2025, Hell has indeed frozen over, as Spineshank returns with a revamped lineup featuring original members Jonny Santos, Rob Garcia, and Tommy Decker, along with new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Guitar) and Jason Hager (ex-Chimaira - Guitar) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark release The Height of Callousness.
“We are beyond excited to be able to celebrate 25 years of The Height of Callousness. This is the record that defined us as a band and changed our lives. We can’t wait to play all of these songs and share the memories with all of you who lived it with us.” -Tommy Decker
"We are extremely excited to celebrate the return of SpineShank for the 25th anniversary of The Height of Callousness tour, and get to share this milestone with the people who were there back then, and the new fans that never got the chance to see us play. Truly an honor!!! " – Jonny Santos
“It’s amazing that 25 years later people still react to The Height of Callousness the way they do. We’re excited to get out and play these songs again, see old friends, and throw down for all the new fans who never got to see Spineshank the first time around!” – Rob Garcia