ABOUT DOWNLOAD 2012

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The first confirmed headline artists for 2012 are BLACK SABBATH and METALLICA

Black Sabbath have reformed to perform at Download 2012. The original line-up - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will headline Download 2012 on Friday June 10th and this will be the band's only UK festival appearance next year. The band are also working on a brand new album with producer Rick Rubin (Metallica) and also have plans for a world tour.

Metallica have announced that they will headline the 10th Download Festival at Donington Park on Saturday June 9, 2012, with an exclusive UK performance of their best selling Number One album Metallica, aka The Black Album.

It will be the eighth time the legendary metallers will have played at Donington during their three decade-long career, having played both Monsters Of Rock and Download festivals.

"Six years is way too long to be away from the hallowed grounds of Donington Park," says drummer Lars Ulrich. "We are beyond psyched and feel privileged to come back once again to soak up the energy and vibe of the most legendary of festival sites."

Currently confirmed bands/artists performing on Friday June 8th: THE PRODIGY, Chase and Status, Machine Head, Billy Talent, NOFX, Fear Factory, SLASH, Nightwish, Opeth, Little Angels and Devin Townsend Project.

Currently confirmed bands/artists performing on Saturday June 9th: METALLICA (performing the legendary 'Black Album' in its entirety); Biffy Clyro, Tenacious D, Steel Panther, Trivium, Black Veil Brides, As I Lay Dying, YOU ME AT SIX, Killswitch Engage, Periphery, Ginger Wildheart, Reckless Love.

Currently confirmed bands/artists performing on Sunday June 10th; BLACK SABBATH, Soundgarden, Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, Kyuss Lives!, Five Finger Death Punch, Devil Driver; RISE AGAINST, Shinedown, Anthrax, Ugly Kid Joe, August Burns Red, Terrorvision

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