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14 more bands added to Download 2022

Skindred, Dana Dentata, Heriot and more join the Download 2022 line-up!

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February 24, 2022

Words:: Luke Morton

This year's Download Festival has got even bigger!

Headlined by KISS, Iron Maiden and Biffy Clyro, this year's Donington weekender also features the likes of Deftones, Korn, Mastodon and The Distillers across four stages. And now even more bands have been added to the already stellar line-up!

The bands and artists added to this year's Download are: Banks Arcade, Bimini, recent K! cover star Dana Dentata, Dirty Honey, Heriot, Kid Brunswick, Orbit Culture, Red Fang, Skindred, SKYND, The Velveteers, Will Haven and YONAKA.

Not bad, right?

Download Festival takes place at Donington Park on June 10-12. Get your tickets now.

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The one-week countdown is on! Download Festival have confirmed when they’ll be dropping their next 2026 update.

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