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Iron Maiden ruled out of Download Festival 2012

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Admin

Iron Maiden will not be appearing at Download Festival 2012 according to our sources. Reader George claims that he spoke with the band recently and they crushed any chances of appearing. “I asked Nicko Mcbrian from iron maiden last night … Continue reading →

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New Official Download Festival website goes live

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Admin

Official organisers at Download Festival have released a new website in preparation for the 2012 festival. The site has brand new design, links to buy tickets, and also confirms that both Metallica and Black Sabbath will headline the event. You … Continue reading →

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Download Festival 2012 Tickets On Sale 18th November

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Admin

Officials have confirmed that tickets for Download Festival 2012 will go on sale on 18th November 2011. For more information on where to buy tickets please visit the official website here. Metallica and Black Sabbath are already confirmed as two … Continue reading →

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Metallica Confirmed for Download Festival 2012

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Admin

Officials have confirmed that Metallica will headline Download Festival 2012. The band will play on the Saturday, with Black Sabbath taking the Sunday slot. “So it’s @Metallica on Saturday and @OfficialSabbath on Sunday at #DL2012. Plus LOADS more bands to … Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath to Headline Download Festival 2012

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Admin

Black Sabbath have announced that they will reform and headline at Download Festival 2012. The band also confirmed they have been working on a brand new album which will be released in the Autumn of 2012, after their show at … Continue reading →

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Download Festival Forum?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Admin

We’re really interested to know how many of you would be interested in us setting up a Downloadfesty forum? We’ve already noticed a lot of you have started leaving comments which is great, however a forum would be a much … Continue reading →

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Download Festival 2012 Headliner already booked

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Admin

Chief organiser Andy Copping has revealed that one of the headline acts for Download Festival 2012 has already been booked. He revealed the news when interviewed by Kerrang magazine back in January this year. “You end up booking bands over … Continue reading →

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Download highlights on Sky this weekend

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Admin

The Sky Arts 1 HD channel is to show highlights from Download Festival 2011, officials have revealed. Starting tonight and continuing on Sunday 10th July you’ll be able to re-live Download Festival by watching sets from bands such as System … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Admin

Welcome back! Downloadfesty has been given a massive facelift, and we anticipate that our popularity will grow hugely over the next 12 months, so make sure you bookmark us or visit our Facebook Page and become a fan. We hope … Continue reading →

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