Iron Maiden to headline Download Festival

Rock veterans Iron Maiden are to headline next year’s Download Festival - marking 25 years since they first played Donington Park.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2012 - 19:15

Rock veterans Iron Maiden are to headline next year’s Download Festival - marking 25 years since they first played Donington Park.

It will be the fifth time they have played the outdoor venue with two appearances at the Monsters Of Rock event and two previous Download appearances under their studded belts.

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