48 new acts added to the Download Festival 2017 line-up!

This year's festival just got better

Published 1st Feb 2017
Last updated 15th Feb 2017

A smorgasbord of artists from across the rock world have been added to this summer’s Download Festival line-up!

Joining headliners System of a Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith at Donington Park this summer are a total 48 new acts. They are as follows:

A Day To Remember

Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics

Alestorm

Anathema

As It Is

Baroness

Blood Youth

Brutai

Casey

Creeper

Dead!

Dead Label

Devilskin

Dinosaur Pile-Up

Fizzy Blood

Grove Street Families

Hacktivist

Holding Absence

I The Mighty

Idles

In Flames

Junior

Kvelertak

Like A Storm

Moose Blood

Moses

Normandie

Northlane

Red Sun Rising

Sabaton

She Must Burn

State Champs

Steel Panther

Stone Broken

Suicidal Tendencies

The Cadillac Three

The Charm The Fury

The Contortionist

The Devil Wears Prada

The Dillinger Escape Plan

The King Blues

The La Fontaines

The Lounge Kittens

Touché Amoré

Trash Boat

Venom Prison

Wallflower

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Download Festival’s Andy Copping said: “We’re committed to delivering the best in rock and metal year on year for the Download fans, and this year is no exception. We’re thrilled to have core acts in the likes of Steel Panther, A Day To Remember, Dillinger Escape Plan, The Cadillac Three, Suicidal Tendencies and more, along with some of the most exciting new talent in the game such as Creeper, Red Sun Rising and Hacktivist.

“Right through from The Dogtooth Stage, all the way to the top, fans are guaranteed to witness an incredible weekend of music from their trusted favourites, and discover new favourite bands of the future.”

Download Festival’s Dave Bradley said: “We’re stoked to represent the many facets of rock in this announcement. We’ve always been invested in booking bands across every stage that have the grit and determination to step up and be headliners of the future.

“The Avalanche Stage is really exciting this year, promising three days of unapologetic rock, pop punk and metal from the likes of State Champs, As It Is, Moose Blood and Trash Boat. Festival goers better get in that tent early - we’ve got face melting riffs and one hell of a weekend in store.”

Alongside these new acts and the trio of headliners, bands already confirmed for Download 2017 include Prophets of Rage, Five Finger Death Punch, AFI, Mastodon, Alter Bridge, Sum 41, Rob Zombie, Slayer, Good Charlotte, Opeth, Clutch, Airbourne, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens and Simple Plan.

Download Festival take place at Donington Park from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th June 2017. Tickets are on sale from Kerrang! Radio Tickets now.

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