Headlined by Green Day, Korn and Sleep Token, the 22nd Download Festival takes place on the hallowed turf of Donington Park from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2025.
The second wave of artists on the line-up includes Shinedown, Myles Kennedy, Opeth, Dirty Honey, Palaye Royale, Rise Against, AWOLNATION, Power Trip and Hatebreed.
Also added to the bill are Crossfaith, unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, MOTHICA, Zetra, Bastardane, Kids In Glass Houses, Elliot Minor, Twin Atlantic, Cattle Decapitation, PRESIDENT and NECKBREAKKER.
Shinedown said of their eagerly awaited performance: “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!”
The likes of Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal and The Darkness are already confirmed for the rock extravaganza.
Senior Download booker Kamran Haq says of the second artist announcement: “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!”
