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METAL HAMMER
went to press this month, we were greeted by the massive first line-up announcement for Download 2021. With this year’s festival being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rock and metal fans were keen for something tangible to look forward to at Donington Park next year, and with more than 70 names now added to 2021’s bill, the majority of next year’s event is now in place and looking pretty damn good.
Many of the bands planned for 2020’s incarnation of the festival have returned to the line-up for next year, not least rock’n’roll legends Kiss, who’ll finally get to play their final European shows on their extensive farewell tour, including one more stop at Donington to headline the Friday night. Also returning to the bill are metal heavyweights System Of A Down, who will see out the festival as headliners on Sunday, and are looking forward to being able to make up for lost time.