As 2016 has begun getting in to a proper groove, the announcement train for Download Festival has been going at full speed over the last few weeks. Alongside some top new additions, we've also been given the stage breakdowns so you can already begin to plan ahead of the big weekend in June.
The first wave of new additions boasted an incredible 36 bands:
Jane's Addiction
NOFX
Alien Ant Farm
Sixx A.M.
Amon Amarth
Graveyard
Bury Tomorrow
As Lions
One OK Rock
Periphery
Grand Magus
Whiskey Myers
Heck
Zoax
Hill Valley High
Anti-Flag
Escape The Fate
Danko Jones
Turbowolf
Black Peaks
Shvpes
Electric Wizard
The King Is Blind
Kadaver
Municipal Waste
Cane Hill
Slaves (US)
Wage War
Palisades
Reigning Days
Strange Bones
Good Tiger
AshesToAngels
The Kenneths
Muncie Girls
Following on from that announcement, including the ever-brilliant Jane's Addiction above, this morning Andy Copping clearly woke up in a great mood as he unveiled a further 14 bands:
All Time Low
Devil You Know
Napalm Death
Glassjaw
The Wildhearts
Wierds
The Temperance Movement
Buck & Evans
The Raven Age
Royal Republic
Scorpion Child
Pennywise
The Shrine
Scattering Ashes
Download Festival's organisers have also announced that the Main Stage this year will be called the 'Lemmy Stage' in memory of the tragic passing of one of the true greats, Mr. Lemmy Kilmister of Motorheard. Motorhead's slot on the line up has also been left alone with the festival also confirming that they are working with the band's management and promoters to try and set up a fitting tribute to both Lemmy and the band. Stay tuned for more updates regarding this.
Enough there yet to tempt you in to buying a ticket? That's good to hear. Head over to downloadfestival.co.uk for all information and ticket packages.