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Download Festival Will Announce More Bands Next Week

Who could it be? Tell us who you think might be joining headliners Rammstein, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden….

November 3, 2015

Download Festival organiser Andy Copping has confirmed more bands will be added to the bill next week.

After announcing Rammstein, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden as the headliners, it looks like we might be getting some undercard bands very shortly, too. Check out Andy’s tweet below and let the speculation begin!

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Download Festival 2016 takes place June 10 – 12 at the legendary Donington Park, tickets are available now from the Kerrang! Ticket Store.

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