guess who's back, back again!

Tonight, hip-hop hero Eminem has been announced as the first main stage headliner to be revealed for next summer's Reading and Leeds festivals.

	Eminem @ Reading 2001

American rapper, record producer, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, as well as his alter ego Slim Shady, who currently features on Skylar Grey's 'C'Mon Let Me Ride', is back, back again at the twin festivals to headline the Main Stage for the first time since his appearance in 2001.

10 years ago this week 'Lose Yourself' was announced at the top of the UK singles chart. Since exploding onto the scene in 1999, Eminem has dominated the music charts. He has racked up an incredible five No.1 albums and seven chart topping singles in the UK alone.

His most recent album 'Recovery' was the best-selling album worldwide in 2010 and spawned the massive singles 'Love The Way You Lie' and 'Not Afraid', and his next studio album is set to be released next year.

The rapper joins the first acts confirmed who are Alt-J, Deftones, Sub Focus, and Boy Better Know. There are no other acts confirmed yet for 2013, expect a line-up that will still include big names from the rock, alternative, indie, punk and metal scenes.

Next year's twin Reading and Leeds festivals take place on the bank holiday weekend, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August. Reading Festival takes place at Little Johns Farm, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, and Leeds Festival takes place at Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Next year there will be two more stages a BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage and a BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage with the arena changing at both Reading and Leeds quite significantly. With even more stages on offer, the line-up in 2013 is expected to increase by at least 25% in comparison to previous years, giving festival goers even more music for their money.

In addition to the bigger line-up, both Reading & Leeds will see changes to the existing festival layout. At Reading the arena will be expanded by approximately a quarter and a second arena entrance will be created to ensure easier access for festival goers.

Tickets are on sale at 2012 prices, that is £197.50 for a weekend ticket, for a limited time – until Monday 31st December 2012. Early entry tickets enabling festival goers to get into the site on the Wednesday are priced at £15, car park passes £5, with campervan passes priced at £60, and lockers £15. Day tickets will be sold in the new year.

Tickets can also be secured with a £50 deposit with the full balance paid by Sunday 31st March 2013.

Tickets are limited to a maximum of two per person and per credit card for those booking online. U16s (15 & under) must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Children under 13 (12 and under) are admitted free but MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. Please note there is no separate children's area at this event, and eFestivals considers this an event not really suitable for small children.

All other ticket types will be available in the general sale in spring next year.

To buy tickets, click here.

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