Killswitch Engage, Opeth, Lamb of God, Fear Factory, As I Lay Dying Added to Download Fest

by Ryan Minic | Feb 16, 2012

A number of bands have been added to Download Festival 2012, set to take place on June 8th-10th in Leicestershire, UK at Donington Park. Recently confirmed acts include:

Killswitch Engage
Lamb of God
Opeth
Fear Factory
Billy Talent
Black Label Society
Kyuss Lives!
As I Lay Dying
DevilDriver
Black Veil Brides

Previously announced artists include Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Prodigy, Soundgarden, Tenacious D, You Me At Six, Biffy Clyro, amongst others.

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