Kiss, The Offspring and Lostprophets have been today (February 5) confirmed as headlining this year’s Download festival.

The annual three-day rock bash which takes place at Donington Park will also see Motorhead, Judas Priest and HIM perform.

Advertisement

More band announcements to follow.

2007 saw My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and Iron Maiden headline.

5000 early bird tickets for this year’s event sold-out straight after last years’ festival.

Advertisement

Download 2008 takes place from June 13 -15, tickets go on sale this Friday (February 8).

More information is available from: www.downloadfestival.co.uk