Download Fest 2010 Lineup: AC/DC, Them Crooked Vultures, Deftones, Bullet For My Valentine

by Ryan Minic | Jan 25, 2010

A number of bands have been announced for this year’s Download Festival, scheduled for June 11th through 13th at Donington Park, UK. Bands confirmed for the festival thus far include AC/DC, Bullet For My Valentine, Deftones, Megadeth, Motörhead, Stone Temple Pilots, Them Crooked Vultures, and Wolfmother.

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