If you've only just started looking at the news and rumours for Download festival 2010 then you might be interested to read on.

Download is expected to contain four major features this year, all of which will shape the festival. Here they are...

Reunions and Classic Rock Acts

Andy, the official organiser of Download festival 2010, has confirmed that there will be more reunion bands and more classic rock band at this years festival in general.

Themed Days and Stages

Andy has also confirmed that there will be themed days at the festival, as well as stages that will have a running theme throughout the festival weekend.

More Nu-Metal

Fairly self explanatory, but its rumoured that Download will contain more Nu-metal this year.

"Something a Bit Special"

Andy has promised "something a bit special" as its the 30th anniversary of Monsters Of Rock.

Labels: 2010, Expectations, Line-up, Rumour

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Five Finger Death Punch are pretty likely to take a slot at Download Festival 2010 say sources.

eFestivals have marked them down as a 'strong rumour' and other sources have mentioned that the band have self-confirmed their appearance.

More news and rumours soon, thanks for reading.

Labels: Five Finger Death Punch, Line-up, Rumour

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The rumours of AC/DC playing this years Download festival look particularly strong this year, and they only continue to gain strength as time passes, and the weekend gets closer.

There have now been several leaks across the internet, all suggesting that the band have confirmed their place.

Again, like the Metallica Rumour the band confirmed the gig on their official website only to take it down again days later.

Its all hotting up!

Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Labels: 2010, AC/DC, Rumour

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Have metal legends Metallic booked themselves a place at Download Festival 2010?

Well it certainly looks likely after the band confirmed a slot at the 2010 festival on their official website, only to take it down again a few days later.

Thoughts and comments? We want to hear them!

Labels: Line-up, Metallic, Rumour

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Inside sources have revealed that Soundgarden could be reforming before the summer of 2010, making them a hot candidate for Download Festival 2010.

Remember! chief Download Festival organiser Andy has stated that he is interested in including reunion bands in this years line-up.

The band are also renowned for hitting the UK on their tours, so there is a good chance they could be at this years festival.

Labels: Line-up, Reunion, Rumour, Soundgarden

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Rumours hint that Guns N Roses could be making an appearance at Download Festival 2010.

The band have recently added DJ Ashba to their line-up and they have already commented that he will 'add to the live experience.'

You may already know that the band has also stated that they will be hitting the road again sometime soon...starting in Asia.

Could they play Download we wonder?

Labels: Guns N Roses, Line-up, Rumour, Tour

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Rumours of Kiss playing at Download Festival 2010 look unlikely after the band confirmed tour dates at the same time the festival is on.

June 12, 2010 Stockholm Stadium
June 13, 2010 Malmo Stadium
June 14, 2010 Valhall Oslo

See more here.

The band had originally been rumoured to make an appearance following the news that they were going on tour, but this makes it look like they won't be able to make it!

Labels: Europe, Kiss, Rumour, Tour

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The rumour of Rammstein playing at Download Festival 2010 has taken a blow this week, as the band have announced dates at another festival.

The rockers have confirmed dates for Austria’s Nova Rock Festival which takes place on the same weekend as Download festival 2010.

This doesn't completely rule them out of playing, but it certainly makes the chances a lot less.

Leave a comment and let us know how you feel about this news.

Labels: 2010, Line-up, Rammstein, Rumour

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Billy Talent are rumoured to make an appearance at Download Festival 2010.

One band member has already confirmed that the band will be playing UK festivals in spring, and another has said summer.

Taking an average of the two, it looks like its going to be at the start of the summer and not towards the end where Reading and Leeds are.

Download then maybe? Well, quite possibly yes!

Labels: Billy Talent, Line-up, Rumour

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The rumour that Alter Bridge could be playing Download Festival 2010, is in tatters after the band confirmed that they will not be performing together until the later half of the year.

The news comes as a surprise, but we're not convinced that they are completely ruled out. You know what bands are like!

Labels: Alter Bridge, Line-up, Rumour

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You may have already read that Bon Jovi was unlikely to play Download Festival in this post here.

It now seems a little more likely following the rumour that Download Festival organisers are trying to book them for the 2010 festival.

The band are set to start a residency at the O2 arena on June 7th with a gap on the 12th where they could swing by Download Festival.

You can check out the tour dates here: http://www.bonjovi.com/o2

Think the band could make it over to the festival? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment!

Labels: Bon Jovi, Line-up, Rumour

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Rumours of System of a Down playing Download Festival 2010 are out, following a brief reform.

The band got back together this Halloween at "The Roxy" in America and performed two songs together. However it appears that there was no sign of lead singer Serj Tankian, and what are SOAD without him?

Some are saying that this could be because he doesn't live in America, other sources are saying that its because he no longer wants part of the band.

You can see the video of the Halloween reform here:

Labels: Line-up, Rumour, SOAD, System of a Down

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The Dead Lay Waiting have confirmed that they will be playing at Download Festival 2010.

This is a self-confirmation and not an official confirmation so it is most likely subject to change.

You can check out their official myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/thedeadlaywaiting

Update: apparently the band have now been on the official Download festival forum and have posted that they will not be performing at the event despite the rumours.

Labels: Line-up, Rumour, Self-Confirmed

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The Gallows are expected to perform at this years Download Festival after their no show last year.

The band pulled out due to their commitment to Reading and Leeds Festival.

They may want to get back in the Download Festival organisers good books by coming back this year.

Labels: Gallows, Line-up, Rumour

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Alice Cooper is likely to make an appearance at Download Festival 2010.

The rocker has been on tour a lot recently, strengthening his chances of appearing.

The organisers of the festival are also expected to ask him to play.

Labels: Alice Cooper, Line-up, Rumour

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Several bands have confirmed themselves, that they will be appearing at Download Festival 2010.

These are not official confirmations, but pretty much dead certs to be there.


Alexisonfire, Blessed By A Broken Heart, Heaven's Basement and Logan have all apparently self-confirmed themselves for Download Festival 2010.

If you have any more information on the line-up please leave a comment and let us know.

Labels: Alexisonfire, Line-up, Rumour

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Rumours are flying around all over the internet about possible acts for Download Festival 2010.

You only need to look at the blog below to understand this.

Bon Jovi is one of those acts that has been rumoured in abundance.

Our advice is don't hold your breath. He may be over here playing in the 02 arena (see his tour here) but there is little chance of him using one of his days off to head over to Download and make a performance.

As you can see its pretty jam packed with dates, and a day off every two days. To use one of these to play a festival would be suicide for his voice and energy.

Nothing is impossible though, but some things just very very unlikely.

Labels: Bon Jovi, Line-up, Rumour

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Iron Maiden look like a good candidate for Download Festival 2010 following the news that they have a new album due next summer.

Don't hold your breath though because they have a reputation for not touring their new albums when they have released them.

Still, a visit to Download has to be on the cards for the British rockers. They would be daft not to!

Labels: Iron Maiden, Line-up, New Album, Rumour

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Linkin Park could be making an appearence at Download Festival 2010.

The rumour follows the news that the band have new material out and will be looking to promote it in the summer of 2010.

The Download Festival crowd should welcome the band with open arms.

Labels: Line-up, Linkin Park, Rumour

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Paramore are expected to make a return visit to Download Festival after the positive reaction first time around.

The band will no doubt have a new album to promote by the summer of 2010, and would love a return to the festival. Who wouldn't?

Labels: Line-up, Paramore, Rumour

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