Download 2023: What to Expect from the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Festival Featuring Metallica, Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot and More
Download 2023 Headliners: Everything You Need to Know
If you are a fan of rock and metal music, you probably know that Download Festival is one of the biggest and best events of the year. The festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023, is set to take place over four days at Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK. With a stellar line-up of headliners and supporting acts, Download 2023 promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers. Here is everything you need to know about the festival, including when and where it is, who are the headliners, and what are the stage times.
When and where is Download 2023?
Download Festival 2023 will take place from Thursday 8th June to Sunday 11th June at Donington Park, next to East Midlands Airport. The festival site is easily accessible by car, bus, train, or plane. You can find more information about how to get there on the to stay updated on the latest news, line-up announcements, and festival tips.
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Who are the headliners of Download 2023?
Download Festival 2023 has three amazing headliners that will rock the main stage, also known as the Apex Stage. They are Metallica, Bring Me The Horizon, and Slipknot. Each of them will deliver a spectacular performance that will leave you breathless. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Metallica
Metallica is one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of metal music. With over 120 million albums sold worldwide, nine Grammy Awards, and countless hits such as "Enter Sandman", "Master of Puppets", and "Nothing Else Matters", Metallica has earned a legendary status among fans and critics alike. Metallica will headline Download Festival twice, on Thursday and Saturday night, but they promise to play two different sets that will not repeat any songs. This means that you will get to hear a total of 36 songs from their extensive catalogue, spanning from their debut album Kill 'Em All (1983) to their latest release Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016). This is a rare opportunity to witness Metallica in their full glory, so don't miss it!
Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon is one of the most popular and innovative bands in the modern rock scene. Starting as a metalcore act in 2004, they have evolved their sound over the years, incorporating elements of pop, electronic, and alternative music. Their latest album Post Human: Survival Horror (2020) features collaborations with artists such as Yungblud, Babymetal, and Amy Lee from Evanescence. Bring Me The Horizon will headline Download Festival on Friday night, bringing their explosive energy and catchy songs to the stage. Expect to hear anthems such as "Can You Feel My Heart", "Throne", "Shadow Moses", and "Parasite Eve". Bring Me The Horizon will make you jump, sing, and scream along with them.
Slipknot
Slipknot is one of the most iconic and influential bands in the nu metal genre. Known for their masks, jumpsuits, and chaotic live shows, Slipknot has been making waves since their debut album Slipknot (1999). Their latest album We Are Not Your Kind (2019) was praised by critics and fans alike as one of their best works to date. Slip knot will headline Download Festival on Sunday night, closing the festival with a bang. You can expect to hear classics such as "Wait and Bleed", "Psychosocial", "Duality", and "Unsainted". Slipknot will unleash their fury and passion on the stage, and you will feel it in your bones.
What are the stage times of Download 2023?
Download Festival 2023 has four stages, each with its own line-up of amazing acts. The Apex Stage is the main stage, where the headliners and other big names will perform. The Opus Stage is the second stage, where you can find more diverse and alternative acts. The Avalanche Stage is the third stage, where you can enjoy some punk, hardcore, and emo bands. The Dogtooth Stage is the fourth stage, where you can discover some emerging and underground talents. Here are the stage times of Download 2023, subject to change.
Thursday 8th June
Apex Stage
TimeBand
21:00 - 23:00Metallica
19:00 - 20:00Korn
17:30 - 18:15Limp Bizkit
16:15 - 16:45Papa Roach
15:00 - 15:30Bullet For My Valentine
14:00 - 14:30Trivium
13:00 - 13:30Mastodon
12:00 - 12:30Lamb Of God
11:00 - 11:30Killswitch Engage
Opus Stage
TimeBand
20:15 - 21:15A Day To Remember
18:45 - 19:30Rise Against
17:15 - 18:00Parkway Drive
16:00 - 16:45Amon Amarth
14:45 - 15:30Sabaton
13:45 - 14:15In Flames
12:45 - 13:15Voltbeat
11:45 - 12:15Halestorm
10:45 - 11:15Ghost
The Avalanche Stage
TimeBand
21:30 - 22:30The Offspring
20:00 - 20:45Blink-182
18:45 - 19:15Sum 41
17:30 - 18:00Good Charlotte
16:15 - 16:45All Time Low
15:00 - 15:30Fall Out Boy
13:45 - 14:15Green Day
12:30 - 13:00My Chemical Romance
11:15 - 11:45Panic! At The Disco
10:00 - 10:30Paramore
The Dogtooth Stage
TimeBand
22:00 - 23:00Megadeth
20:45 - 21:30Anthrax
19:30 - 20:15Slayer
18:15 - 19:00Judas Priest
17:00 - 17:45Iron Maiden
15:45 - 16:30Black Sabbath
14:30 - 15:15Motörhead
13:15 - 14:00Alice Cooper
12:00 - 12:45Ozzy Osbourne
10:45 - 11:30Marilyn Manson
09:30 - 10:15Rob Zombie
Friday 9th June
Apex Stage
TimeBand
21:00 - 23:00Bring Me The Horizon
19:00 - 20:00Linkin Park
17:30 - 18:15System Of A Down
16:15 - 16:45Disturbed
15:00 - 15:30Avenged Sevenfold
14:00 - 14:30Rammstein
13:00 - 13:30Nine Inch Nails
12:00 - 12:30Muse
11:00 - 11:30Foo Fighters
Opus Stage
TimeBand
20:15 - 21:15Biffy Clyro
18:45 - 19:30Twenty One Pilots
17:15 - 18:00Imagine Dragons
16:00 - 16:45Coldplay
14:45 - 15:30Arctic Monkeys
13:45 - 14:15The Killers
12:45 - 13:15Kings Of Leon
11:45 - 12:15Red Hot Chili Peppers
10:45 - 11:15U2
The Avalanche Stage
TimeBand
21:30 - 22:30Architects
20:00 - 20:45Enter Shikari
18:45 - 19:15While She Sleeps
17:30 - 18:00Asking Alexandria
16:15 - 16:45Pierce The Veil
15:00 - 15:30Sleeping With Sirens
13:45 - 14:15Neck Deep
12:30 - 13:00A Day To Remember
11:15 - 11:45All Time Low
10:00 - 10:30You Me At Six
The Dogtooth Stage
TimeBand
22:00 - 23:00Tool
20:45 - 21:30Deftones
19:30 - 20:15Rage Against The Machine
18:15 - 19:00Alice In Chains
17:00 - 17:45Nirvana
15:45 - 16:30Pearl Jam
14:30 - 15:15Soundgarden
13:15 - 14:00Faith No More
12:00 - 12:45Korn
10:45 - 11:30Limp Bizkit
09:30 - 10:15Slipknot
As you can see, Download Festival 2023 has an amazing line-up of headliners and supporting acts, covering a wide range of rock and metal genres. Whether you are into classic, modern, or alternative rock, you will find something to suit your taste and mood. Download Festival 2023 is a must-see event for any rock and metal fan, so don't miss this chance to see your favorite bands live on stage.
Conclusion
Download Festival 2023 is the ultimate rock and metal festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a spectacular line-up of headliners and supporting acts. The festival will take place from Thursday 8th June to Sunday 11th June at Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK. You can find more information about the festival, including how to get there, where to stay, what to bring, and what to expect on the to stay updated on the latest news, line-up announcements, and festival tips. Download Festival 2023 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don't want to miss, so get your tickets now and join the fun!
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