Eight new bands and artists have been added to this year’s Download line-up, including Kerry King, Creeper, Bayside and Bambie Thug.

by AMPED staff

Following January’s announcement, which saw the likes of ENTER SHIKARI, BLACK STONE CHERRY, BUSTED, ELECTRIC CALLBOY and more confirmed, now, another eight bands have been announced for the UK’s biggest rock and metal festival!

Leading the charge in the new announcement is KERRY KING, who will perform at the festival under his solo career, whilst CREEPER land a main stage slot on the Sunday of this year’s festival. Also confirmed is New York outfit BAYSIDE, ‘ouija-pop’ artist BAMBIE THUG, English duo SOFT PLAY, alt rockers LOWLIVES, Welsh hard rockers FLORENCE BLACK and Kerrang! Radio‘s competition winners MALLAVORA.

Download Festival takes place from June 14 – 16 at Donington Park – get your tickets now.