Metallica will perform at Download Festival

Thrash metal band Metallica will perform at Download Festival, Donington Park on this year with his best-selling Black album.

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Download Festival 2012 will run from June 8-10. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday November 18.

The group said it's 10th birthday automatically entitled to celebrate a great festival as The Black Album by fans known as the Classic will perform.

Band co-founder and drummer Lars Ulrich said: "Six years is way too long to be away from the hallowed grounds of Donington Park. We are beyond psyched and feel privileged to come back once again to soak up the energy and vibe of the most legendary of festival sites."

The band's eighth visit to Donington Park will be. Monsters of Rock festival in 1985 and in 2006 played a free festival headlined.

Andy Copping, vice president of promotions at Live Nation, said: "I am absolutely bowled over that Metallica will be playing The Black Album at the 10th anniversary of Download.

"The album is up there as one of the greatest albums of all time, everyone knows the songs.

"The Download festival has come a long way since we first started in 2003 and to have Metallica back to help us celebrate this milestone is just fantastic."

The Black Album is number one in over 25 countries and more than 25 million copies sold worldwide.

It includes hits Enter Sandman, Sad But True, Wherever I May Roam, Nothing Else Matters, and The Unforgiven.

Download Festiva tickets will go on sale on Friday

Download Festiva tickets will go on sale on Friday 15th July at 5pm.

The gorgeous festival which takes place at Donington Park from June 8 to June 10 next summer.

Download Festival headline Linkin Park, System Of A Down and Def Leppard this year, as well as sets from Bullet For My Valentine, Rob Zombie, Pendulum, Bring Me The Horizon and the return show from The Darkness.

Festival organizer Andy Copping also said recently that next summer's festival has booked all three headline acts, but who has refused to give any details.

Def Leppard performs 'Rocket' live at Download Festival

Def Leppard performs 'Rocket' (Extended Version) live at Download Festival (6/10/11) at Donington Park.

Download Festival held in Donington,

Download Festival held in Donington, alongside line-up performance from Linkin Park.

The gorgeous event takes place from June 11-13, also spotted on the stage to performances from Disturbed, Bullet For My Valentine, The Gaslight Anthem, Bowling For Soup and Rob Zombie.

Plain White T's, Floods, The Morning After and The Dead Lay Waiting also delighted fans.

Download Festival images for three-day events

The Darkness at Britain's Download Festival on Friday (10Jun11)

The Darkness at Britain's Download Festival on Friday (10Jun11) kick on his return from the mission.British rockers, which earlier this year 2011, Donington Park, the annual rock event in the optimization stage set of 13 songs played.

Frontman Justin Hawkins acknowledged that the warm reception for download on performing actions that do not like where revelers often and throw bottles at the smell of "confusion" was later thanked the fans.

Midway through their set, Hawkins announced, "Tonight is already the best night of my life, thank you."

Headliners Def Leppard later commended Hawkins and his bandmates for their successful set, alongside singer Joe Elliott telling the crowd, "We want to thank The Darkness, who are back together again. Good for them."

Twisted Sister performances at Download Festival

Twisted Sister performances at Download Festival on 11th June 2011.

The even takes place at Donington Park in Leicestershire United Kingdom can be video viewed below.

When asked in a recent interview with Rock Über there any plans for a new studio album release TWISTED SISTER to do, guitarist Eddie Ojeda said, "We have discussed it as a band, but right now it's not the focus of the band and definitely not something we plan on doing. But we never say never, because you never know what's gonna happen in the future. We may do a single here and there possibly; I don't really know.

"The way we see it is new material will take so long to write and record. When other bands do new material, it doesn't seem to get noticed and people still want to hear the old stuff.

"When I see bands play like [IRON] MAIDEN or [JUDAS] PRIEST, all these great bands, put out new stuff, it's all good, but when they play it live, the audience goes quiet on those songs, yet when they go back into 'British Steel' or 'Screaming For Vengeance', the audience comes back to life and, you know, we can see that and it's noted. It's one of those things, and it gets, like, what's the point in doing those things if it takes so long to do the thing then for people to catch on? Especially for bands like TWISTED, it's been so long between albums. It's one thing when you're current and people are following each album, but for some of the '80s bands, there are a lot of years between albums and coming up with a new one can be tough. . . We'll see what happens in the future, but at the moment it looks like a no for new TWISTED SISTER stuff."

TWISTED SISTER what he thinks about it is that in 2011 the band and getting a big European festival takes place on about them is good.

Eddie said, "It's just one of those things and we're glad it's still happening. It's kinda hard to explain, because you never really know why, and all of a sudden people just seemed to get it more than they ever did or they're just getting it. Whatever the reason, we're definitely grateful to get that recognition for what it is we do, but I also think that what we do is all so unique and different than what every other band does. It kinda creates that interest and people want to hear us because we are different and we're not really similar to other bands and what they do. We have something that's unique and it's still something people want to see and there are a load of people who never got the chance to see us back in the day."

Taylor Momsen revealed at Download Festival

Actress-turned-rock chick Taylor Momsen loves to shock, but while he may have outdone himself on Sunday in England, the band performed with great negligence.

The 17-year-old former "Gossip Girl" star when she was talking to people in Leicestershire Download Festival in the hit stage wearing a very revealing tank top.

The heads of organizations that are inflammatory but Momsen other peole think that they have nothing to do with that.

She recently told Jon Chattman in an interview with the Huffington Post, "Yeah. I don't care. I don't read [what they say]. I don't even have a computer."

The Darkness on Friday as the storm by the Download festival

The only drawback is the starting shot for the Darkness but it is given a plate on Friday as the storm by the Download festival.

70,000 Donnington Park mob emotionally powerful adaptation of a rock band on stage in front returned to live performing. Justin Hawkins performing "the best night of his life," called back and said she did not feel so good dark vision will be.

A different story Hawkins fears his career before he claimed the band's biggest and most important show was without a doubt I was suffering.

The Darkness are preparing for a Winter of British tour in which he is expected next year from their next album which will showcase some of the content.

Jim Burkitt will be performing at the Download Festival in this weekend

Jim Burkitt, 24, of Preston with his heavy metal band Knock Out Kaine will be performing at the Download Festival.

Jim, who performs under the stage name Jimmy Bohemian, said: “This is going to be the pinnacle of our career so far.

“We have performed at festivals across Europe but nothing as big and as renowned as Download.”

Jim, who also shares the Creme Grainstore Brewery in Oakham in 2003 the band was involved with winning the war against Download on playing a great year for the band said will increase.

They currently turns back from a European tour alongside band Adler’s Appetite, which is led by former Guns ‘n’ Roses drummer Steve Adler.

Jim, who is hoping to attend all three days of the festival, said: “Playing at Download has always been my dream and to be watching and sharing the same stage as some of my idols that I grew up listening too and learning from is just out of this world. I think we’ll all be nervous but hopefully the adrenaline will kick in and get us all through it.”

British thrashers EVILE Band at Download Festival

British thrashers EVILE Band at Download Festival this weekend will be be the first to performance are gearing.

Evile are perform at Donington Park by storm at 6:05pm this Saturday, 11th June on the Pepsi Max Stage.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments from the festival:

"Just arrived at Download for the first time and the atmosphere is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. Cannot wait to get on that Pepsi Max stage at 6 on Saturday. We've got a great set lined up with a few new tracks. I'm not nervous at all, just eager to get up there and make people thrash around! See you all there! Check out 'Eternal Empire' so you can come along, clap your hands and sing along!"

Even EVILE 12:00 pm Saturday in Kerrang signing tent will be displayed to welcome their loved ones and there is 3:00 Earache band recorded a new album full shop special Background (second phase (too) will be be big at 4:00 pm.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington says the group will fulfill a lifelong dream at Download Festival

Chester Bennigton is a frontman of the Linkin Park, who says that the group will fulfill a lifelong dream when it headlines the upcoming Download Festival.

The gorgeous event which held at England's Donington Park in this summer from June 10 to 12.

According to the Daily Star Bennington also told that the band will bring its full array of lights and visuals for the set.

He said, "Being American we never had many good rock festivals to go to as kids. Donington is a place we all dreamed of playing when we were growing up. Now we are headlining, it's awesome."

He added, "We tend to play big outdoor gigs so it won't be too different, On this tour we decided to bring all the imagery and visuals of our album A Thousand Suns on the road with us. There's a strong narrative".

Download festival held to going on Donnington Park

At the end of this week Download festival also considered and indeed under way before many have come to the festival goers Donnington Park, Gigwise together in a must see events has directed.

Download Festival headliners Linkin Park, Def Leppard and System Of A Down, which taking place from June 10-12.

Other bands also include Frank Turner, Funeral For A Friend, Bullet For My Valentine, Alice Cooper, Alter Bridge and Skunk Anasie.

After more than expected return as The Darkness.

Download Festival 2011 - Must-See Acts

Download Festival is festival-goers mix of weather conditions

This weekend Download Festival is festival-goers mix of weather conditions stated in hope.

The three day event which takes place three stages at Donington Park on Friday 10th June.

A spokesperson for the Met Office told Gigwise mantra sun and light rain there on the weekend will be be a mix of heading.

The spokesperson added, “There will be some strong gusts around on Wednesday and Thursday so people need to be aware when pitching their tents but the winds will die down over the weekend”.

Around 15 degree temperature to a high of 9 degrees at night will fall day.

Download Festival headlining acts such as Linkin Park, Def Leppard and System Of A Down, with The Darkness, Frank Turner and Bullet For My Valentine.

The Darkness band present at Download Festival earlier in this weekend

The Darkness were the biggest band in the UK at their peak, they are present his career at Download Festival earlier in this weekend on Main Stage.

Magazine in my life long band after a series of preliminary evidence standing critics, the original name as a party of darkness, download festival to see. They also note that this is the first phase quartet 'is better than you remember'.

Front-man Justin Hawkins on the Download Festival website are worried that the band recognized.

He added: “We played in an early slot on the main stage in 2003 and we were frightened then. It's reassuring to know that nothing has changed.”

Download festival revealed Danzing band to present at Pepsi Max Stage

Download festival revealed Danzing band to present at Pepsi Max Stage in the year.

Danzing band fronted by former Misfits and Samhain member Glenn Danzig, this band are further evidence that New Jersey can never fail to put out a great rock band, regardless of the genre.

Boasting a heavy hard rock sound, Danzig are a perfect fit for Download festival, headlining a stage featuring the likes of Asking Alexandria and exciting newcomers Lower Than Atlantis.

No power in some intimate setting to see the work is always special and Danzig set for a weekend of what appeared to be an interesting part promises.

Download festival headline Korn to perform on Second Stage

Download festival headline Korn to perform in the year festival at Second Stage.

Korn a winning two Grammy awards over their incredible career, and they are a vital part of hardcore music.

On the Download Festival website, Jonathan Davis said: “Download has become our second home! KORN love playing Donington!! The last time we played the 2nd stage was one of our favorite shows ever!

"The fans almost brought the tent down - it was epic! Bottom line is we would still rather be closer to the fans, and closer to the action.|”

Download Festival stages are the Main stage, Second stage and most popular Pepsi Max Stage

The big performer revealed across the three biggest stages, we have look at the Download Festival in the weekend.

Female First are confirmed to perform at Download Festival, and in this weekend also revealed the biggest and most popular bands in whole of the world.

Download Festival the three stages are the Main stage, Second stage and most popular Pepsi Max Stage at Donington.

Download Festival traffic delay warning

East Midlands in rock music fans heading to the festival is expected to delay traffic in this area have been warned.

More that 80,000 fans are wanted to attend Download Festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire on 10-12 June.

The Highways Agency said that major roads and motorways to Donington Park on Wednesday was expected to be committed.

Around the East Midlands Airport for passengers traveling to those people to allow extra time was suggested.

Steve Parker, emergency planning officer for the Highways Agency, said: "Major roads and motorways in the area, including the M1, A42, A50 and A453, are likely to be busy.

"All routes to the festival will be well signposted, but people travelling in the area should plan their journey in advance and check the latest travel conditions before they set out."

At this year's event include acts are Def Leppard, Thin Lizzy, The Darkness and Skunk Anansie.

Lincoln band Knock Out Kaine are confirmed to perform at Download Festival

Lincoln band Knock Out Kaine are confirmed to perform at Download Festival in this year.

The music festival event takes place at Donnington Park in Derbyshire for this weekend, and the and will perform on the Pepsi Max Stage on Sunday 12th June 2011 at 11:45am.

The band's singer Dean Foxx, from Lincoln, said it was bound to be a good show.

He said, "Playing Download has been my fantasy since I was a little kid and now to be able to play among some of my favourite bands such as Alice Cooper, The Darkness and Def Leppard is just mind-blowing".

On 2008 Knock Out Kaine won Kerrang! Unsigned Band Final, recently returned from a sell-out European tour alongside former Guns n Roses drummer Steve Adler's band Adler's Appetite.

Rain is almost certain to hit this weekend's Download Festival

Latest from the festival rain almost every day for a forecast prediction rain this weekend with Download Festival is anything killed.

The heavy rain tonight as people are coming to set up the camp, but dries up during Friday on 10 June during the day will have been appointed.

Unfortunately if the weather 'is Def Leppard and The Darkness are back with the headline, most point with a set of seat feature continuous rain is expected.

The site hopes to hit 20 miles per hour with winds include continued week (11 June) will be. System Of A Down is heading to the post things there in the evening with rain forecast will improve.

Sunday (June 12) or no rain expected to strengthen during the day of victory will be better. But things light once again set off Linkin Park is scheduled to hit with rain in the evening will be bad.

Download Festival headline Heaven’s Basement

Download Festival headline Heaven’s Basement have been booked to perform in this year.

Heaven’s Basement band will be making their appearance on the Jager stage at 1.50pm on Sunday 12th.

The music festival event which takes place at at the legendary Donington site on the weekend of 10th – 12th June 2011.

Other bands also joined on the bill such as Papa Roach, Shinedown, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry and performing at the world’s only touring music festival Sonisphere.

Chris Rivers, Heaven's Basement Drummer, had this to say. "2011 will see us bust open the doors and unleash everything that Heaven's Basement holds to stages across the UK and beyond, We've experienced so much in the relatively short and explosive time Heaven's Basement has been around.”

The band's frontman Aaron Buchanan added, "We're proud to come from the country that has without doubt produced some of the greatest rock n roll bands of all time. There's now a void that needs filling. Everything we do revolves around filling that void.”

“Heaven's Basement is about evolution, growth and reaching new heights. Defiance, risk taking and self challenge that’s our hallmark. Said Sid Glover, Heaven’s Basement lead guitarist.

2011 is set to be an explosive year for Heaven's Basement with hardcore touring plans as well as recently securing legendary mutli-platium - grammy nominated U.S producer Bob Marlette (Ozzy Osbourne, Saliva, Shinedown, Filter, Black Stone Cherry, Alice Cooper) to produce a number of new tracks featured on there brand new ‘Unbreakable’ E.P.