Guns n Roses have been confirmed as headliners at this year's Download festival. They top the bill on Sunday 11 Jun, whilst previously announced headliner Metallica will appear on the Saturday. The band, who last appeared at Download venue Donington in 1988, are expected to play material from long, long, long awaited album 'Chinese Democracy'.
Axl Rose says: "The UK and Europe have always been special for me. After our last great shows there, we are all very excited and looking forward to getting back over there and in front of such great audiences. Donington has always meant a lot to me personally, way before I ever played there. To be asked to headline is for me an honour and a privilege that none of us take for granted. We look forward to seeing all of you at Download!"
Acts previously confirmed for the festival include The Prodigy, Korn, Deftones, Bullet For My Valentine, Lucuna Coil, InMe, and Hatebreed.