Also confirmed will be reformed grunge-rock heroes STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, for their first UK show since getting back together for a massive North American tour in 2008. The band have NEVER played at Donington or Download before, although striking frontman Scott Weiland has of course performed twice, with previous band Velvet Revolver.

One of the ‘Big Four’ bands of thrash metal, MEGADETH, will be back at Donington for the fourth time, having played Monsters of Rock in 1988, and then two Download Festivals (2005 and 2007), alongside metal behemoths MOTÖRHEAD, also making their fourth appearance with one Monsters of Rock (1986) and two Download’s under their studded belts (2005 and 2008).

Returning for the third time will be Sacremento heavy rockers DEFTONES, with a new album slated for April. With an incredible four Download performances already – and with each year moving further and further up the bill – Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE return in 2010 bringing circle pits-a-plenty – lock up your daughters. WOLFMOTHER – also confirmed for London’s Hard Rock Calling – will be bringing their Australian rock to the Download stage for the second time and finally, making their second Download appearance will be Danish rockabillies VOLBEAT.

Weekend tickets for Download 2010 go on sale 9am Friday 29 January via www.downloadfestival.co.uk. R.I.P packages also available

More Bands: SlashThe UsedThe Damned ThingsAtreyuCancer BatsBreed77SweetheadPorcupine TreeNo AmericanaSenserHalestormNonpointAs I Lay DyingFlyleafWhite WizzardZebraheadRock SugarMichael MonroeHolyGrailStraight LinesTiger PleaseRevokerYoung GunsTykettoYear Long DisasterDie Apokalyptischen Reiter Enuff Z’NuffPanic CellGlamour Of The KillSybreed

Download Festival 2010 ticket prices
Weekend Tickets – £145
Standard or Family Camping (3 days) - £25
Standard or Family Camping (5 days) - £35
Campervan supplement - £40
Campsite Lockers – £11
Advance Parking (until 31 May) - £15 / On The Day £20
For all other ticket options, prices and information go to -
www.downloadfestival.co.uk

ABOUT THE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: The Download Festival is the UK’s premier Rock Festival. A mammoth 5 day rock event, based at the spiritual home of rock Donington Park. Produced and promoted by Live Nation, The Download Festival is now in its eighth year. Previous heavy rock superstars headlining the event have included Slipknot, Faith No More, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, System of a Down, and Black Sabbath. With 3 days of incredible live music, across 3 stages and over 100 bands performing, Download Festival will be the ONLY festival to see some of the best heavy rock on the planet in 2010 - but of course the complete, now fully established Download experience (including camping facilities, ‘RIP’ packages and entertaining carnival atmosphere) is about far, far more than just the music – it’s simply not to be missed.

The Download Festival has received the following awards:
2003 – “Event of the Year” - Kerrang! Awards
2004 – “Best Event or Performance Site” - BT Digital Music Awards
2004 – “The Best Festival” - UK Festival Awards
2005 – “Best Official Website” - BT Digital Music Awards
2007 – “Best Music Community” - BT Digital Music Awards
2007 – “Top Festival” - Billboard Touring Awards
2008 – “Best Music Community” - BT Digital Music Awards
2009 – “Event Of The Year” – Metal Hammer Golden Gods
2009 – “Event Of The Year” – Classic Rock Roll of Honour