Iron Maiden for Download 2013

As eFestivals predicted 10 years after they first headlined Iron Maiden will have been confirmed as headliners of the 11th Download Festival which happens at Donington Park over the weekend of Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June 2013.

The Brit rockers will present their 'Maiden England' inspired 80s era concert like their 2012 live show which closely mirrored the original 1988 production and content of the video shot during the 'Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Tour', on the Saturday of the festival.

Download has no other acts confirmed yet for 2013, however Rammstein did post up a list of tour dates which included an appearance at Download on the Sunday. Iron Maiden will will be announcing more dates across Europe in 2013 playing "stadiums, major festivals and arenas with this critically acclaimed show."

Frontman Bruce Dickinson says "We're absolutely over the moon to be headlining Donington again. The idea of returning exactly 25 years later with a show inspired by that same 1988 "Seventh Son” Tour, was too good an opportunity to be missed! And, thanks to modern technology, we’ve been able to update and improve on the original production. We will be bringing a huge new lightshow, stage set, various incarnations of Eddie, plenty of pyro and all kinds of other exciting stuff for the fans. And of course treating the fans to lots of their favourite songs from that period! We've had many great times at Donington and there is always a wonderful mix of bands and a really wild crowd who love their metal, all of which makes for a memorable show and fantastic party atmosphere."

This will be the fifth appearance at Donington for the British metal legends after headlining Monsters Of Rock in 1988 and 1992, and Download in 2003 and 2007.

Download head honcho Andy Copping added, "I am delighted to see the return of Iron Maiden to Download next year to mark the 25th anniversary of their first playing at Donington. They are without doubt one of the biggest bands in the world and their live shows are legendary. I caught them in Los Angeles and the audience reaction to the stunning stage production and incredible set-list was just phenomenal to witness. After watching rare performances of songs like Afraid To Shoot Strangers, The Prisoner and Seventh Son, alongside classics like The Number Of The Beast, Aces High, The Trooper and Fear of the Dark, I can’t wait to see this show again at Download 2013. It is sure to be something really special."

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 28 September at 9am, and eFestivals will have links to buy them then.

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