Download 2025: 25 Highlights From the Line-Up
The wait is over, Download Festival 2025 is upon us! This year's line-up is packed with heavy hitters and rising stars, promising a weekend of unforgettable live music. To help you navigate the festival's diverse offerings, we've compiled 25 highlights from the lineup, guaranteed to make your Download 2025 experience unforgettable.
Headliners:
- Metallica: The legendary metal titans return to Donington Park, ready to deliver a set filled with classics and surprises. Prepare for a heavy dose of riffs, solos, and crowd-surfing.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers: Known for their energetic live shows, the Chili Peppers will bring their signature funk rock to Download, get ready for a set packed with hits from their extensive catalog.
- Slipknot: The masked maniacs of Slipknot are always a highlight of any festival. Expect an intense performance filled with pyrotechnics, heavy riffs, and Corey Taylor's powerful vocals.
Rock Legends:
- Guns N' Roses: The legendary rock band will bring their anthemic hits and signature stage presence to Download, reliving the golden age of rock and roll.
- Foo Fighters: The rock icons will be back in full force, delivering their energetic set, with Dave Grohl's infectious energy and hits like "Learn to Fly" and "My Hero."
- Alice Cooper: A true rock and roll legend, Alice Cooper will bring his theatrical performance and classic hits to Download, expect a night of chills and thrills.
Heavy Metal Powerhouses:
- Iron Maiden: The metal gods will unleash their epic stage show and iconic music, a must-see for any metal fan.
- Black Sabbath (featuring Tony Iommi): Tony Iommi brings back the iconic sound of Black Sabbath, a chance to revisit the origins of heavy metal.
- Judas Priest: Metal pioneers Judas Priest will deliver their powerful sound and energetic set, expect a true heavy metal experience.
Alternative Rock & Punk:
- Green Day: The pop-punk legends will bring their energetic set and classic hits to Download, get ready to sing along to "American Idiot" and "Basket Case."
- The Offspring: The California punk rock band will deliver their fast-paced hits and infectious energy, guaranteed to get the crowd moving.
- Rancid: Punk rock veterans Rancid will bring their raw energy and classic hits, rekindling the spirit of the punk scene.
New Wave & Post-Punk:
- The Cure: Robert Smith and The Cure bring their iconic sound and darkly romantic songs to Download, expect an unforgettable night of melancholy melodies.
- Depeche Mode: The synth-pop legends will deliver their electronic soundscapes and heartfelt lyrics, a night of nostalgia and pure synth bliss.
Modern Rock & Metal:
- Ghost: The masked metal band will deliver their theatrical performance and darkly melodic music, expect a visually stunning and musically captivating show.
- Mastodon: The progressive metal band will bring their complex soundscapes and unique storytelling to Download, expect a mind-bending and sonically adventurous performance.
- Trivium: Modern metal titans Trivium will deliver their energetic set and tight musicianship, expect a high-octane performance for the metalheads.
Emerging Talent:
- Greta Van Fleet: The young blues-rock band will showcase their classic rock influences and powerful vocals, expect a fresh take on the genre.
- The Black Keys: The garage rock duo will bring their bluesy sound and raw energy to Download, expect a gritty and unforgettable performance.
- Royal Blood: The British rock duo will deliver their powerful sound and dynamic stage presence, expect a show full of heavy riffs and driving beats.
International Flair:
- Muse: The British rock band will bring their theatrical performance and epic sound to Download, expect a visually spectacular and musically captivating show.
- Rammstein: The German industrial metal band will bring their pyrotechnic displays and intense music to Download, expect a performance filled with energy and spectacle.
- Volbeat: The Danish rock band will bring their unique blend of rockabilly and metal to Download, expect a unique and high-energy show.
Diverse Sounds:
- Bring Me The Horizon: The British metalcore band will bring their aggressive sound and energetic performance to Download, expect a heavy and cathartic experience.
- Korn: The nu metal pioneers will deliver their signature sound and intense stage presence, expect a night of raw energy and unforgettable music.
This is just a taste of the incredible talent that will be gracing the stages at Download Festival 2025. With such a diverse and impressive lineup, the festival promises to be a truly unforgettable experience. So, grab your tickets, gather your friends, and prepare for a weekend of music, mud, and memories at Download 2025.