Download Festival organisers have confirmed that legendary Texan blues-rockers ZZ TOP will be playing the Download Festival 2009 at Donington Park, which takes place 12-14 June 2009. This marks the trio’s third appearance at the historic Donington site, having performed at Monsters of Rock in 1983 and 1985.
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ZZ Top are joined by controversial shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, who performed in 2003 and in 2007, and American metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage, making their third Download appearance.
ZZ Top, Marilyn Manson and Killswitch Engage join a line up that is already boasting a great selection of international rock artists. This includes the previously announced headliners Slipknot and Def Leppard, with many more names to be confirmed between now and June!
ZZ Top, comprising of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, are one of the few bands in music history to retain the same original recording line up for nearly 40 years. Rock hits such as ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’ and a striking visual image of sunglasses, leathers and beards have garnered them icon status, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Marilyn Manson, the self proclaimed Antichrist Superstar, has carved a successful music career over the last decade, with anthemic hard rock songs about murder, sadism, drug abuse, sex and death.
Live, his performance is unparalleled, with theatrical costume changes and disturbing backdrops. Manson will be performing tracks from his new album The High End Of Low.
Killswitch Engage came to prominence in the rock world with their album The End Of Heartache on Roadrunner Records, which was certified gold in December 2007. A firm favourite on the live circuit, Killswitch Engage have built a strong fanbase worldwide.
FRIDAY 12 / SATURDAY 13 / SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2009
SLIPKNOT / DEF LEPPARD,
MARILYN MANSON / WHITESNAKE
THE PRODIGY / ZZ TOP
MÖTLEY CRÜE
KORN / LIMP BIZKIT / PENDULUM
TRIVIUM / KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
DRAGONFORCE / DEVILDRIVER