Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance and Linkin Park have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Download Festival, taking place from 8-10 June at Donington Park. MCR headline Friday, Linkin Park Saturday and Iron Maiden on Sunday.
My Chemical Romance's guitarist Frank Lero says: "Being asked to headline Download Festival was definitely a milestone in our lives... Just two years ago we were playing the side stage... And now we're closing the main stage! A slot previously filled by Metallica, Guns N Roses and even Black Sabbath. These are legendary bands... So how do I describe that feeling? There really are no words to describe that honour. I just can't wait to play".
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington says: "We're really excited to perform new music for all of our UK fans as well as the old favourites you know and love. Download is always awesome and the bands this year are going to be amazing".
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson says: "Our fans know that Donington is a special place for Maiden [having headlined Monsters Of Rock there three times] and we are all looking forward to getting back there for a fourth time".
Tickets went on sale this morning at 9am. Today is my birthday, by the way. How many of you remembered? At the last count, two. You know who you are. Thanks.