22 new names announced for DLXXII

Following on from their colossal first announcement – where it was revealed Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn will headline the UK’s biggest Rock Festival – Download Festival today announced 22 new artists joining this summer’s lineup.

Green Day @ The O2 Arena

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day @ The O2 Arena (Kalpesh Patel)

American big hitters Shinedown and Rise Against are no strangers to Download, and are set to play the highest slots of their careers so far.

Myles Kennedy makes his almost annual appearance, with the Alter Bridge front man showcasing his solo material this time round.

Other high profile artists announced today include Opeth, AWOLNATION, Power Trip, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Twin Atlantic and Palaye Royale.

Palaye Royale @ Wembley Arena

Palaye Royale @ Wembley Arena (Louise Phillips)

Senior Download booker Kamran Haq says: “We’re really proud of the variety in our line up this year. In our second announcement, we have huge artists like Rise Against, Shinedown and Palaye Royale, plus bands from across the whole rock spectrum, from Municipal Waste, Cattle Decapitation, Power Trip and Hatebreed, through to AWOLNATION, Kids In Glass Houses, Twin Atlantic and Elliot Minor. We truly think there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes, and of course there are still more surprises to come. We can’t wait for June!”

Twin Atlantic @ Wembley Arena

Twin Atlantic @ Wembley Arena (Nick Allan)

Shinedown can’t wait to return to Download, commenting: “Playing Download is an unforgettable experience. The UK crowd is always electric, and there’s nothing like the feeling of thousands of voices singing with us. Get ready, because we’re bringing everything we’ve got!”

Kids In Glass Houses, Crossfaith, Dirty Honey, Unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, MOTHICA, Bastardane, Elliot Minor, Cattle Decapitation, Zetra, PRESIDENT and NECKBREAKKER complete today’s announcement.

But who are PRESIDENT? Taken from the Official Download website…

“Citizens, the time has come. No names. No past. No distractions. Only the mission ahead. At Download Festival, the inauguration begins. Not with words, but with action. Not with empty promises, but with undeniable force. There will be no campaign, no debate, no opposition. Only one truth: President has arrived. The oath will be taken. The people will decide. History will be made.”

It looks like you will have to be there to find out! DLXXII takes place between 13th-15th June at Donington Park. For tickets and further information, visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk

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