Andy Copping drops clue about secret band playing Download Festival 2024

They're playing on Sunday

Andy Copping at the Download 2024 launch
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 14th Jun 2024
Last updated 14th Jun 2024

Download Festival booker Andy Copping has dropped a tantalising clue about the secret band playing this weekend.

In his one-off Planet Rock show Andy Copping’s Secrets of Download over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Copping confirmed that a secret artist will be playing this year’s Donington Park extravaganza.

“That’s ‘St. Anger’ by Metallica, harking back to the time when they played a secret set for us back in 2003 at Download,” Copping said during the show.

“One thing’s for sure, you’ve got to keep your eyes and ears peeled for this year at Download because, yes, we have an another band coming in doing a secret set. Something very, very special. Big band. So look out for that.”

Andy Copping and Wyatt

Speaking to Planet Rock on the Friday at Download Festival 2024, Wyatt asked Copping if he could share any hints or clues about the secret band.

“They’re playing on Sunday,” Copping said. “And it is a band that has played at Download before. That’ll wipe out a lot (of bands) because I know there’s been a lot of (speculation).”

When Wyatt noted that Green Day, Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers have been officially removed from the rumour mill, Copping replied: “There you go.”

Friday at Download Festival 2024 in photos:

The Blue Stones on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Blue Stones on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Blue Stones on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Blue Stones on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Hanabie on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Hanabie on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Hanabie on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Hanabie on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Those Damn Crows on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Scene Queen on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Scene Queen on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Scene Queen on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Struts on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Struts on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Struts on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Struts on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


The Struts on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Polyphia on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


All Them Witches on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


All Them Witches on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


All Them Witches on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


All Them Witches on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Soft Play on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Soft Play on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Soft Play on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Soft Play on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Soft Play on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Black Stone Cherry on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Mr. Bungle on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Royal Blood on the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Heilung on the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Busted headline The Avalanche Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Funeral for a Friend headline the Opus Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


Queens of the Stone Age headline the Apex Stage on Friday at Download Festival 2024


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