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Download 2016 have announced that Against The Current will be stepping in to replace Architects after the band were forced to pull out of this weekend's festival at the last minute. 

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"Due to a family emergency Architects are forced to cancel the rest of their European festival tour for June / July," said the band on Facebook yesterday. "They hate to let you guys down and would appreciate all of your understanding and support. The band would like to ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time."

Now, Download have confirmed that rising rock sensation Against The Current will replacing them at their slot on the Zippo Encore Stage at 6.05pm on Saturday 11 June: 

Due to @Architectsuk no longer performing tomorrow, @ATC_BAND will perform in their place at 18:05. #DL2016 pic.twitter.com/Y3AIr6KDU7

— Download Festival (@DownloadFest) June 10, 2016

Against The Current will return to tour the UK in September. Visit here for tickets and more information.

Against The Current will play:
Wed September 21 2016 - BRISTOL Fleece
Thu September 22 2016 - GLASGOW Garage
Fri September 23 2016 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Riverside
Sat September 24 2016 - LEEDS University Stylus
Mon September 26 2016 - BELFAST Mandela Hall
Tue September 27 2016 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Wed September 28 2016 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Fri September 30 2016 - LONDON O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Sat October 01 2016 - BIRMINGHAM Asylum
Sun October 02 2016 - MANCHESTER Academy 2

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