Download Festival reveal day splits for 2025 line-up
It’ll be returning to its usual Donington Park site between June 13 and 15
Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi tell us about Black Sabbath’s finale: “Usually this thing is done when you’re dead”
Announcing the metal icons' spectacular farewell with Metallica and a host of legends, Osbourne and Tony tell NME about what to expect and let a few surprises slip, as well as the chances of new material, how Ozzy's doing, and his chance to "finally say thank you to everyone"
Black Sabbath announce 'The Final Show' in Birmingham with Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and more
Billy Corgan, Fred Durst and Tom Morello will also appear at the July 2025 spectacular at Villa Park
Papa Roach talk mental health, Bring Me The Horizon and “pushing the boundaries” for their next album
"'Infest' got so many bad reviews back then which hurt my heart. Now though, I couldn’t give a fuck about that"
System Of A Down extend North American tour dates with KoRn, Deftones and Avenged Sevenfold
Extra dates have been added in New Jersey, Toronto and Chicago due to high demand
Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch shares update on new music from the band
"I don't know how long – maybe next summer, maybe next year, the next winter, I don't know, but it's not gonna be soon"
Linkin Park, KoRn, Muse, Scorpions, Turnstile, Knocked Loose lead massive HellFest 2025 line-up
The French metal music festival will take place next June
System Of A Down announce three "one-of-a-kind" North American stadium shows with KoRn, Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones
Tickets go on sale later this week (December 13)
Download boss Andy Copping on the 2025 line-up: “The festival will die if we don't move with the times”
Following the 2025 line-up being shared, Copping talks to NME about tackling fan expectations, the decision for Sleep Token to top the bill, and the female-fronted band he sees as a future headliner
Download 2025 announce stacked line-up with Green Day, Sleep Token, KoRn and more
Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Spiritbox and Loathe are also among those on the bill