Download Festival

Since its inauguration, Download has played host to many Monsters of Rock favourites (such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Guns ‘N’ Roses) as well showcasing other, contemporary rock, metal and alternative acts to the masses. Some of these acts include Marilyn Mason, System of A Down, Tool, Slipknot, Slayer and Feeder.

Not wanting to be outdone by its predecessor, Download has hosted many legendary gigs and moments for bands and fans alike. Who will ever forget Metallica’s legendary headline appearance at Download 2004, when (for the first time in the band’s career) drummer Lars Ulrich missed the gig (due to illness) and was replaced by an all-star rotation of tub thumpers including Slipknot’s Joey Jordison and Slayer’s Dave Lombardo? 2005 saw Billy Idol’s first UK gig after a lengthy hiatus and it was fair to say he hadn’t lost his ability to rock and rock hard during his time away! Axl Rose showcased the current Guns ‘N’ Roses lineup. It was the first time the group had played Donington since 1988, and they played a memorable set which included songs from the yet-to-be-released, eagerly anticipated album Chinese Democracy.

In its fifth year, Download again rocked Donington Park with over 100 acts spread over 3 days on 3 different stages, including My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and of course, the legendary Iron Maiden. New additions to the festival included extended camping facilities, a family campsite and new “green” initiatives to cut down on waste over the weekend, as well as encouraging the use of liftshares and public transport. 2007 was also the year that Download was the first year it was broadcast live on the internet, making it a true global event (source:www.myspace.com/downloadfestival)

Location

Donington Park

Dates

12th June 2009 - 14th June 2009

Line-up

Friday

FAITH NO MORE
KORN
LIMP BIZKIT
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
BILLY TALENT
STAIND
THE BLACKOUT
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
OPETH
LACUNA COIL
BRING ME THE HORIZON
DIR EN GREY
PARKWAY DRIVE
A DAY TO REMEMBER
IN THIS MOMENT
STEADLÜR
MESHUGGAH
DUFF McKAGAN’S LOADED
BACKYARD BABIES
VOIVOD
MIDDLE CLASS RUT
LAUREN HARRIS
SYLOSIS
HUNTING THE MINOTAUR
JAPANESE VOYEURS
WHITE MAN KAMIKAZE
DISSOLVED IN
LINCHPIN
DON BROCO
WHITE MAN KAMIKAZE
YOUNG GUNS

Saturday

SLIPKNOT
MARILYN MANSON
PENDULUM
DRAGONFORCE
DOWN
HATEBREED
DEVILDRIVER
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
RIPPER OWENS
CHRIS CORNELL
YOU ME AT SIX
THE ANSWER
STATIC-X
FIGHTSTAR
ANVIL
ARCHITECTS
LAWNMOWER DETH
MAN RAZE
GENERAL FIASCO
LOVERMAN
FACECAGE
BLACK SPIDERS
NO AMERICANA
AUGER BANE
THIS CITY
MY PASSION
NONE THE LESS
AUGER BANE

Sunday

DEF LEPPARD
WHITESNAKE
ZZTOP
DREAM THEATER
JOURNEY
BLACK STONE CHERRY
SKIN
TESLA
STONE GODS
PAPA ROACH
BUCKCHERRY
CLUTCH
SHINEDOWN
VOLBEAT
KARMA TO BURN
SEVENDUST
GOD FORBID
SUICIDE SILENCE
TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED
SACRED MOTHER TONGUE
GO:AUDIO
THERAPY?
WE ARE THE OCEAN
THE 69 EYES
STEEL PANTHER
DEAR SUPERSTAR
HEXES
HOSTILE
PULLED APART BY HORSES
TURBOWOLF
ESOTERICA
VIOLENT SOHO
BRIDES
WE ARE THE OCEAN
FALL FROM GRACE
TWIN ATLANTIC
EXIT AVENUE
FIRST STRIKE

Ticket info

Weekend Ticket (Arena Only) - £135
Day Ticket (Arena Only) - £65
Weekend Ticket with 3-day Guest Area pass - £210

Contact

info@download festival.co.uk

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