It’s that time of year once again when rockers, metalheads, and alternative individuals have eagerly anticipated the Download Festival announcement. Social media was flooded with speculation, rumours, and excitement regarding what would be unveiled. There were even a few spoilers.
The headliners for this year’s festival include Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, and Avenged Sevenfold alongside more than 70 other prominent names from the world of rock.
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates says: “We are super excited to be playing Download for the third time but as they say the third time is a charm, so hopefully we get it right this time! We appreciate everyone coming back and joining in the madness and the fun.”
The lineup for Download Festival proves its ability to attract a diverse range of music lovers from different generations. The announcement includes renowned heavyweights such as Royal Blood, The Offspring, Sum 41, Corey Taylor, Machine Head, Pantera, BABYMETAL, Fear Factory, While She Sleeps, Billy Talent, Bowling For Soup, The Used, Hoobastank (playing ‘The Reason’ in full), Atreyu, Counterparts, Bad Omens, Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, Those Damn Crows, Holding Absence, Silverstein, Charlotte Sands, Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For A King and so many more. This announcement has already delighted numerous fans, although it’s impossible to satisfy everyone. Download Festival is just getting started, and there are still more line-up announcements on the horizon.
Download Festival’s Andy Copping says: “After our unbelievable 20th anniversary celebrations last year, we couldn’t be more excited about what DLXXI has in store. This year we have two brand new headliners in the form of Queens Of The Stone Age and Fall Out Boy, as well as the mighty Avenged Sevenfold and a whole host of huge names that make every second of Download Festival memorable. I can’t wait to join the fans there – it is our home. With first time headliners and our first headline partner with Liquid Death we are embracing the evolution of Download Festival. We have the best and friendliest community together and we can’t wait to celebrate the next 20 years of Download with you all.”
Mark your calendars as the festival will take place on June 14-16 in 2024 at its iconic location in Donington Park, Leicestershire – widely regarded as the spiritual home of rock. General tickets will go on sale at www.downloadfestival.co.uk starting from 9pm on Thursday November 9th.
