Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park and Aerosmith Set To Grace Donnington's Stage for Download 2014.
Fans of the festival seem to be polarised by the current announcements, many saying that they do not suit the history of Download. Download Festival however has never been a purely metal scene, opting for the alternative and modern rock scene. If you want a dedicated metal festival with 'br00tal' headliners and acts you're better heading off to Bloodstock. As Download festival organiser, Andy Copping said:
"Download has never been a metal festival... it's a rock festival and always has been"
Rock fans have awaited these announcements anxiously since the close down on Rammstein's set earlier this year at Download 2013, and it's fair to say that fans of the festival are left a little confused.
With announcements being released every morning over the past three consecutive days, the headliners are support now stand as:
Friday 13th June - Avenged Sevenfold w/ support from Rob Zombie.
Saturday 14th June - Linkin Park w/ support from Fall Out Boy.
Sunday 15th June - Aerosmith w/ support from Alter Bridge.
Speculation was forming around Avenged Sevenfold to perform as a headlining act with their recent release of 'Hail To The King', an album that tones down the band's previous sound to one of a more hard rock sound. As well as this, Linkin Park have revealed they will be performing their début album that sky-rocketed their career into the limelight 'Hybrid Theory' in it's entirety.
I can't wait for Download Festival personally as I love all of the headlining acts, especially Aerosmith (as they are my favourite band) and I'm so glad that they are back to show the other bands how to put on a show.
Roll on June 2014.
Tickets for Download Festival 2014 can be purchased from the links below:
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