Linkin Park, Rob Zombie To Play Download Festival 2011

Linkin Park are set to headline next year’s Download festival in Donington, it’s been announced.

The band will join previously announced headliners System Of A Down at the event, which runs from June 10-12, 2011.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington said: "We are very excited to be playing Download again next year.

“It's one of the best festivals in the world and it's always an honour to play in front of such a great crowd. We can't wait."

Rob Zombie will also perform at the festival, organisers said.

A limited number of tickets are on sale now. For more details and to buy Download Festival tickets, check out Gigwise Gig Tickets.

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