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DOWNLOAD is a rock, metal and alternative festival that has its roots
steeped in rock history.
Held at Donington Racecourse in the UK where the three counties of
Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire meet, the site's use as a rock
venue go all the way back to 1981 when the first Monsters of Rock was held.
Monsters of Rock saw a a staggering roll-call of acts, which reads like a
who’s who of the best rock and heavy metal bands to have graced the last
three decades. The likes of AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Whitesnake, Bon
Jovi, Aerosmith, and Guns N’ Roses have given millions of music fans
unforgettable live moments. Ozzy Osbourne considers the place to be his “old
stomping ground”.
When the plug was finally pulled on Monsters of Rock in 1996, the beast
wasn’t dead; it was merely sleeping. It arose with an almighty bark in 2003.
The monster was dog-shaped and the festival had expanded to two days of
mayhem across three stages, adding extreme sports and 21st century
innovation. Download was born and a new standard of rock festival was set,
shattering every mould in the process. 2005 saw the event gain a third day.
Since its inauguration, Download has played host to many Monsters of Rock
favourites (such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Guns 'N' Roses)
as well showcasing other, contemporary rock, metal and alternative acts to
the masses. Some of these acts include Marilyn Mason, System of A Down, Tool,
Slipknot, Slayer and Feeder.
Not wanting to be outdone by its predecessor, Download has hosted many
legendary gigs and moments for bands and fans alike. Who will ever forget
Metallica’s legendary headline appearance at Download 2004, when (for the
first time in the band’s career) drummer Lars Ulrich missed the gig (due to
illness) and was replaced by an all-star rotation of tub thumpers including
Slipknot’s Joey Jordison and Slayer’s Dave Lombardo? 2005 saw Billy Idol's
first UK gig after a lengthy hiatus and it was fair to say he hadn't lost his
ability to rock and rock hard during his time away! Axl Rose showcased the
current Guns 'N' Roses lineup. It was the first time the group had played
Donington since 1988, and they played a memorable set which included songs
from the yet-to-be-released, eagerly anticipated album Chinese Democracy.
In its fifth year, Download again rocked Donington Park with over 100 acts
spread over 3 days on 3 different stages, including My Chemical Romance,
Linkin Park and of course, the legendary Iron Maiden. New additions to the
festival included extended camping facilities, a family campsite and new
"green" initiatives to cut down on waste over the weekend, as well as
encouraging the use of liftshares and public transport. 2007 was also the
year that Download was the first year it was broadcast live on the internet,
making it a true global event.
2008 saw a radical move as Download moved out of its home inside the
Donington track. However, the new move meant we could watch the likes of
KISS, Judas Priest, The Offspring and Lostprophets on a naturally sloped
ampitheatre and allowed us to witness the rock-tastic spectacle of acts such
as Children of Bodom, Cavalera Conspiracy and loads of others on a new
outdoor second stage. Download 2008 even had hundreds of people having their
faces painted as rock gods KISS in an attempt to set a new Guinness World
Record!
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machine head are fucking awsom and live they make the hairs on your balls stand on end, but downlod will never book them as a headlinnerthey would be on around 4 ish 6 at best which i know is a shit stick but tits true. i think megadeath would be a great headliner but last time they played donny was at like 2-3 in the afternoon what the j dizzel hist on a pole. i think deta von tease she entertain the crowed between bands next year although that could induce involontary wanking fights with the hole crowed jizzing on each other. how is everyone ive been avoiding this site seeing as i couldnt make it this year and i hate u all cuase u did cuntflapppers
machine head wouldn't headline the main stage maybe in a few years time. i dont think they would headline the second stage tho, they would probably quite high up on the main stage if they were playing.
Machines head next year would rule, but they will not headline, dispite how awesome we now they are they simply are not a major selling point. maybe middle stage. but not main .
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agree with Eilis , Slayer for next year , headline sat night
Van Halen for sunday headliner, and the reformation of a 5 man Take That for friday night , We need Robbie back he is so sexy and i want him so badly back with the boys....... search the skies you might see what you dont expect .
Death to the Darth Vader Ladies. and their strom trooper friends. also murder to gary glitter and rape him with horny silverback.
Tennis is not sport and Cricket is not even a living fun. Death to kidney pies .
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