Kiss added to Download Festival

the third headliner revealed

By Scott Williams | Published: Tue 5th Feb 2008

Download Festival 2008 - crowd shots (Sunday)
Photo credit: Phil Bull

Download Festival 2008

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2008
Donington Park, Leics, England MAP
£130 weekend; Fri £65, Sat/Sun £60; camping £20; camper van £40; lockers £11; parking £10

Just as eFestivals tipped last week, the Download Festival has confirmed the third headline act as Kiss, who'll line-up with the two previously confirmed headliners of The Offspring, and Lostprophets.

Although not confirmed by the organisers, eFestivals believes that Kiss will appear on the Friday, The Offspring on Saturday, and Lostprophets will close the Festival on the Sunday.

Alongside the headliners above, the other acts so far confirmed are Finnish goth rockers HIM, veteran metallers Judas Priest as 'very special guests', Lemmy's Mötorhead, and Chicago punkrockers Rise Against.

Download is held over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2008 at Donington Park, Leicestershire.

Tickets for Download 2008 will go on sale this Friday 8th February at 9am. Priced at: a full weekend ticket £130, standard camping £20, camper van £40, family zone camping £20, lockers £11, parking £10 in advance or £15 on the day. Check back with eFestivals on Friday morning to get tickets.

Disabled customers can call 0121 767 9729 to discuss accessibility arrangements. Please note, disabled customers will be provided with one free ticket for their helper, where required. Should additional helper tickets be required, please call the disabled access ticket line on 0121 767 9729 or email access@downloadfestival.co.uk.

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