Download nearly full up

More acts have been confirmed for a new third stage for Download Festival, which takes place on 10th, 11th & 12th June, at Donington Park, Leicestershire, almost - but not quite - completing the line-up.

Open Hand and The Hurt have been added to the Snickers Stage on Saturday who appear on that stage with In Flames, Chimaira, Lamb of God and more.

New to the Napster Stage on the Friday are Hurricane Party, Slunt, and Planet Of Women, joining headliners Napalm Death. Saturday has added Lucky Nine, Breed 77, The Explosion, Johnny Truant, The*Ga*Ga*s, Quit Your Day Job, Panic Cell, The Answer, and Crucified Barbara. And joining stage headliner Therapy? on the Sunday are Team Sleep, The Glitterati, The Dresden Dolls, The Saints and No Hope In New Jersey.

They join bands previously announced, including the likes of Feeder, Garbage, Megadeth, JJ72, Black Sabbath, Velvet Revolver, Anthrax, System of a Down, Slipknot, Billy Idol, Nightwish, and more. Click here for the full day and stage listings (so far) - more bands will be added in the coming weeks.

Day tickets are on sale priced at £45 for the Friday, and £50 for the Saturday and Sunday. Three-day tickets are also available, priced at £105, with camping costing an extra £22.50 (and with parking thrown in). Those not camping will (if required) need to buy an extra ticket to park their car, costing £5 if bought at the same time as festival tickets, or costing £10 on the day. Click here to buy tickets.

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