Download to reveal two "secret bands" this week

This year's Kerrang!-sponsored Download festival will include sets by two 'secret bands' festival promoters Live Nation have revealed.

The move follows in the tradition of the inaugural festival in 2003 when Metallica played a secret set on the second stage. However, Live Nation will be announcing the 'secret bands' for this year's event this Friday (June 5) to avoid disappointing fans who may think they have snagged some rock legends.

"We're revealing the 'secret' bands so that people don't get bent out of shape when they discover it's not AC/DC or Led Zeppelin," said festival organiser Andy Copping via his Twitter page.

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Posted by Dan at 12:20PM | June 1, 2009

Blink-182 and The Offspring

Posted by Andy Copping | June 1, 2009 1:08 PM | Reply to this

Soulfy and Megdeth probably ;D

Which is no bad thing at all!

Blink'd be a pleasant surprise though :P

Posted by Joel | June 1, 2009 1:22 PM | Reply to this

Why i cant they announce it now! i dont want to wait that long:( lol and if it was me personally id like Megadeth and Slayer!!! but blink would be sweet also.

p.s. Andy copping, are they the actual suprise bands you've said there??

Posted by sam fowler | June 1, 2009 1:55 PM | Reply to this

Megadeth, Slayer, Coheed, Heaven and Hell, BFMV, Blink 182, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, or maybe Green Day?.

Take your pick would be my guess.

Posted by Scott | June 1, 2009 2:09 PM | Reply to this

Maybe Machine Head.
theyre not touring any dates between 8th June - 17th June

EXTREMELY unlikely though.

i think i know who it will actually be.
and it makes sense.

Posted by M | June 1, 2009 2:12 PM | Reply to this

If it's NOT Alexisonfire and Anthrax I'll be stunned.

Posted by andy | June 1, 2009 2:12 PM | Reply to this

BFMV and Blink182? anyone like tht wud b rad

Posted by Will | June 1, 2009 2:49 PM | Reply to this

BFMV and Blink182? anyone like tht wud b rad

Posted by Will | June 1, 2009 2:49 PM | Reply to this

i gaurantee you that it will be gallows. gauran-dam-teed!!

Posted by seekanddestroy | June 1, 2009 3:30 PM | Reply to this

i hope its either
blink
BFMV
green day
Avenged

summin with a bit of legeacy hopefully

Posted by Matt Browne | June 1, 2009 4:59 PM | Reply to this

spinal tap

Posted by chrisagainsttheworld | June 1, 2009 5:25 PM | Reply to this

blink 182 and spinal tap

Posted by tate | June 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Reply to this

blink 182 and spinal tap

Posted by tate | June 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Reply to this

Can b Soulfly they'll be in the UK at this time

Posted by QraBrat | June 1, 2009 6:26 PM | Reply to this

Susan boyle and lady gaga

Posted by Bezidronio | June 1, 2009 6:32 PM | Reply to this

Enter Shikari and Megadeth. As said by Peter.

Posted by Tom | June 1, 2009 6:35 PM | Reply to this

Lamb of god be nice
or alice cooper . machine head
blink so many answers on who it could be thats why its a suprise
shhh

Posted by rOB | June 1, 2009 6:41 PM | Reply to this

Lamb of god be nice
or alice cooper . machine head
blink so many answers on who it could be thats why its a suprise
shhh

Posted by rOB | June 1, 2009 6:41 PM | Reply to this

It's Enter Shikari and Slayer, with Megadeth playing a secret slot as the Instigators. Like the Kaiser Chiefs at Reading last year.

Posted by casper | June 1, 2009 6:43 PM | Reply to this

Surely people who have already bought tickets and want AC/DC and Led Zeppelin are going to be disappointed anyway, regardless of whether or not the secret bands are announced?

Posted by Bec | June 1, 2009 8:04 PM | Reply to this

I just think it's hilarious that people have been trying to "predict!" the secret bands!

Go get a life, becuase whoever the "secret bands" are - you'll be disappointed!

Posted by MPD | June 1, 2009 8:21 PM | Reply to this

Megadeth would be ace! Megadeth and Wednesday 13!!!

Posted by Jill | June 1, 2009 8:25 PM | Reply to this

a little birdy told me one of the bands is ALICE COOPER !!!!

Posted by chez | June 1, 2009 8:59 PM | Reply to this

a little birdy told me one of the bands is ALICE COOPER !!!!

Posted by chez | June 1, 2009 9:00 PM | Reply to this

Alice cooper!!!

Posted by chez | June 1, 2009 9:02 PM | Reply to this

eurgh some ppl are sooo blind , there is no way its gonna be bfmv, the band offically announced the only uk festival they are playing is sonisphere , they are recording. Nor will it be fuckin blink 182 they are also recording and if they would be anywhere it would be reading. its prob gonna be disturbed and soulfly

Posted by Han | June 1, 2009 9:08 PM | Reply to this

Posted by Han | June 1, 2009 9:09 PM | Reply to this

good attitude, you'll do well!

Posted by james | June 1, 2009 9:17 PM | Reply to this

i'm thinking spinal tap definitely.

as impossible as it is aerosmith would be awesome cos they are touring with zztop, not gonna happen tho. lol. i wish.

Posted by Nicola | June 1, 2009 10:11 PM | Reply to this

alice cooper and the cult

just my geuss, there both touring at around this time in the uk. =]

Posted by patrick white | June 1, 2009 10:18 PM | Reply to this

Enter Shikari

Not sure about the other one

Posted by Paul | June 1, 2009 10:44 PM | Reply to this

Nine inch nails please!!!! they wont be touring to much in a while so I hope it'll be them and janes addiction though we'll probably get enter shikari.

Posted by damnvandal | June 1, 2009 11:13 PM | Reply to this

Is the clue in the statement,Bent out of shape is the name of a rainbow album.I fucking hope not.

Posted by moforuss | June 2, 2009 12:50 AM | Reply to this

Rammstein might be worth a punt, seeing as they've just released tour dates

Posted by ScardSanity | June 2, 2009 10:18 AM | Reply to this

Please Be Enter Shikari :) I LOVE them
hah that would be awesome, and i think any really big bands like BFMV and Blink are ruled out as they are recording, Wouldn't mind Disturbed for defo ;)

Posted by Beckyyy | June 2, 2009 10:21 AM | Reply to this

Please Be Enter Shikari :) I LOVE them
hah that would be awesome, and i think any really big bands like BFMV and Blink are ruled out as they are recording, Wouldn't mind Disturbed for defo ;) Ooh and that is a good clue Moforuss, but i hope not tooo x]

Posted by Beckyyy | June 2, 2009 10:22 AM | Reply to this

Girls Aloud and the Pet Shop Boys

Posted by Dr. Hero van Wildebeest | June 2, 2009 1:00 PM | Reply to this

The secret bands should be Avenged Sevenfold & Enter Shikari :)
Or Machine Head!
That'll be EPIC!

Posted by Ashley | June 2, 2009 2:49 PM | Reply to this

i am the secret band im gunna sit there with a ruler and make noises on the table :D

Posted by troll | June 2, 2009 3:09 PM | Reply to this

pretty obvious chimera or shikari! 2 new albums, 2 bands ud expect on the bill, not tied to exclusive apearences etc at other festivals

Posted by myles | June 2, 2009 4:34 PM | Reply to this

secret then is it? haha
MEGADETH yeah

Posted by eilis | June 2, 2009 5:41 PM | Reply to this

I suggest half the people read the Sonisphere exclusive list before getting their hopes up. People shouting for Bullet, Avenged, NIN and Machine Head - they've all said Sonisphere is their only UK date, bar NIN, who are on their own tour and won't be doing another festival.

Megadeth is a great shout. I personally reckon a quick Stone Sour slot is possible, as is Green Day as their side project, whatever they're called.

Posted by Roger | June 2, 2009 6:24 PM | Reply to this

when are you gonna get it into your heads that blink will NOT be coming over here. Travis wont fly!

Posted by choclatie | June 2, 2009 7:05 PM | Reply to this

Come by Boat/Ferry then? :P

Posted by Joel | June 2, 2009 7:26 PM | Reply to this

How do you know they've released tour dates?
And if so, where and when!? :O

Posted by Joel | June 2, 2009 7:29 PM | Reply to this

check the
http://www.bandsintown.com/AvengedSevenfold

alexis please.

Posted by Beth | June 2, 2009 9:22 PM | Reply to this

check the
http://www.bandsintown.com/AvengedSevenfold

alexis please.

Posted by Beth | June 2, 2009 9:22 PM | Reply to this

check the
http://www.bandsintown.com/AvengedSevenfold

alexis please.

Posted by Beth | June 2, 2009 9:23 PM | Reply to this

check the
http://www.bandsintown.com/AvengedSevenfold

alexis please.

Posted by Beth | June 2, 2009 9:24 PM | Reply to this

Just Check The Bands Who Are Tagged And Who Arent On The Bill Yet... Its Opeth And The Answer... DURR!

Posted by Tom Marsden | June 2, 2009 10:31 PM | Reply to this

Its The Answer And Opeth Why Are We Guessing?!?!?! They're Tagged In The Band List Above And Are Not On The Bill Yet!

Posted by Tom Marsden | June 2, 2009 10:33 PM | Reply to this

actually opeth and the answer are both on the 2nd stage on friday and saturday .... DURR

Posted by philip | June 3, 2009 2:31 AM | Reply to this

actually opeth and the answer are both on the 2nd stage on friday and saturday .... DURR

Posted by philip | June 3, 2009 2:31 AM | Reply to this

Rainbow did an album bent out of shape ...If only !

Posted by karl | June 3, 2009 8:38 AM | Reply to this

Rainbow did an album bent out of shape ...If only !

Posted by karl | June 3, 2009 8:39 AM | Reply to this

they have both been announced ages ago dude

Posted by kyle | June 3, 2009 10:10 AM | Reply to this

..can it be a secret band if its announced a week before the festival. Surely its just 2 more bands added to the line up?!

Posted by Dan | June 3, 2009 1:56 PM | Reply to this

..can it be a secret band if its announced a week before the festival. Surely its just 2 more bands added to the line up?!

Posted by Dan | June 3, 2009 1:56 PM | Reply to this

One of them is most certainly Enter Shikari. Which will be awesome.

I don't think anyone can be sure on the other one, so why do you all just WAIT

Posted by Calum Brough | June 3, 2009 3:00 PM | Reply to this

One of them is most certainly Enter Shikari. Which will be awesome.

I don't think anyone can be sure on the other one, so why do you all just WAIT

Posted by Calum Brough | June 3, 2009 3:01 PM | Reply to this

Somebody who doesn't talk shit.
:)

green day's side project are called The Foxboro Hotubs :)

Posted by Calum Brough | June 3, 2009 3:04 PM | Reply to this

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Posted by Align The Planets | June 3, 2009 7:59 PM | Reply to this

slayer and greenday would be very niceee!!

Posted by lewis | June 3, 2009 9:38 PM | Reply to this

I think it's gonna be Shawn an Coreys new bands/solo - herd a rumour there at sonnisphere.. y not download. there all there.

personally i'd like 2 see Megadeth and Rammstein

Posted by Mr Stk | June 4, 2009 11:59 AM | Reply to this

But then again, theres so many bands i wanna see, that i probably wont, lol, Do we really need any more?

i mean, this is my 1st Download, an i wanna See faith no more and Motley crue... are they the same time tho?

Ps.. Go see jock Mokk doin stand up 8:25 thursday.. Do it!

Posted by Mr Stk | June 4, 2009 12:32 PM | Reply to this

Says on the Download website in an interview with Andy Copping that Motley Crue will run into the first 15 minutes of Faith No More's set...

Posted by Coxy | June 4, 2009 3:19 PM | Reply to this

Says on the Download website in an interview with Andy Copping that Motley Crue will run into the first 15 minutes of Faith No More's set...

Posted by Coxy | June 4, 2009 3:19 PM | Reply to this

ROFL.

Posted by lotty | June 4, 2009 4:01 PM | Reply to this

u cant be a download regular the answer and opeth got anounced a while ago i think one will either be slayer or megadeath and the outher one will be either gallows or enter shikari

Posted by lee edwards | June 4, 2009 4:14 PM | Reply to this

Easy Alice Cooper & Thunder

Posted by Minky Moo | June 4, 2009 4:32 PM | Reply to this

Its almost certainly Thunder. they would be the reason i feel im missing out on download! i want them at sonisphere! lucky im seeing their final show :D

Posted by Martin | June 4, 2009 11:45 PM | Reply to this

Erm, they are on the bill. look harder

Posted by Tom | June 5, 2009 8:40 AM | Reply to this

LEEDS FEST ALL THE WAY BABY

Posted by Kirsty | June 5, 2009 9:39 AM | Reply to this

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Posted by kookoo | June 5, 2009 9:41 AM | Reply to this

its now the 6th and i cant seem to find the secret bands?!

Posted by Krazer | June 6, 2009 12:24 AM | Reply to this

Placebo I reckon
on the Saturday

because they are on tour
and are in the country at the time
playing scotland on the sunday so a busy weekend if they do lol

but i don't know about the american band
x

Posted by Orlando Jones | June 6, 2009 2:59 AM | Reply to this

Seems Slipknot are gonna be Busy Little Rabbits

They have headline slot already
at sonisphere they have Corey Taylor (solo) and Clown's Dirty Little Rabbits

I hope it is Stone Sour though.. Would make sense that Download would want Corey and Jim to play them twice too haha

and my friend would cry her eyes out if it were Foxboro Hot tubs
x

Posted by Orlando Jones | June 6, 2009 3:06 AM | Reply to this

i dont care who the secret bands are as long as they are worth seeing so not bfmv or mcr or linkin park or any other wingey winey bands some good hard old fashioned metal megadeath r cool id like it to be cradle of filth or W.A.S.P

Posted by damien | June 7, 2009 3:05 PM | Reply to this

After studying efests and the download forum for months now, i can see most ppl posting here no fk all! AHAHAHA

Sorry its a bit bitchy like
just thort id tell you..

Thers 3 Blank Spots for bands:

3rd stage friday
Most likely Enter Shikari
(But ther gunna clash with Limp Bizkit)

3rd stage saturday
Possibly be Gallows, ther are debates about it tho
(Ther gunna kinda fit between Pendulum and Marilyn Manson, but the set would be cut short to zip back to manson, i probly wont bother)

AND
The one everyone seems to be forgetting
unless im having a MAJOR oversight
and someone else knows summit i dont
as ppl on the forums dont seem to mention it much tbh

Thers like a 2hour 20min gap on the 2nd stage at about 5pm
So considering two 20mins stage preperatiions
thers a good Hour ana Half spare ther

So big set for one band
or maybe 2 40min sets for 2 bands
probly only one band tho
(but it wont end up being a hour ana half set i doubt, it dont sound rite)

But the guesses are Alexisonfire
or Megadeath

Its also thort that Megadeath could be opening the 4th stage on friday too
as the openers are called 'THE INSTIGATORS'
which apparently is the name of the new Megadeath album
and the band are like a bunch of 15yr old boys doing megadeath covers
and thyv apparently got sum offiliation with megadeath themselves
as ther apparently performing at sum megadeath album party in london in the week

Thers no solid facts for that bit tho
thers lots of debates about it
its just the thorts at the moment

Ther sum slightly more accurate info for ppl looking for realistic 'secret bands'

As i came on here looking to see if anyone had any new ideas, but no luck

Just a bit of info for ppl looking the same as me

O and the bands are to be announced sometime monday, for anyone who didnt know, dot know the time tho.
No idea why kerrang said it was guna be friday

AHAHHAHAHA

Hope this Helped.

Posted by San Davies | June 8, 2009 12:13 AM | Reply to this

Sorry i forgot to mention
the 2hour 20min gap on 2nd stage
is on sunday

as from what i said ^^^^ up ther
it seemed like it was saturday
just clarifying it.

LOL

Posted by Sam Davies | June 8, 2009 12:18 AM | Reply to this

Actaully scrap that bit about the big gap on sunday
it was a missprint on the line-up times
on the download site
(which is yet to be rectified, dumbasses)

it dm anymore reli, its being announced today AHHAHA

Posted by ^^^^^ | June 8, 2009 11:34 AM | Reply to this