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Artist News Gigs & Festivals
Iron Maiden and Rammstein to headline Sonisphere
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 10 December 2009
Good old Thrash Hits, they’ve never let us down yet. As reported yesterday, on the tip off of the aforementioned metal website, Iron Maiden and Rammstein have been announced as headliners for next year’s Sonisphere festival, which will take place at Knebworth from 30 Jul to 1 Aug. Also on the bill so far are Alice Cooper, Anthrax, The Cult, Iggy & The Stooges, Mötley Crüe, Slayer. Musicians under the age of 45 to be announced later.
Announcing their appearance, Iron Maiden’s frontman Bruce Dickinson told reporters: “Knebworth has been the home of so many legendary concerts going back many years it really will be a privilege to play there. We enjoy the camaraderie of playing great festivals and are very much looking forward to getting back out to do some shows next summer and, as it will be over two years since we played the UK, we will certainly be looking to deliver a memorable and spectacular night for our fans!”
Rammstein added: “The great support that we’ve experienced from the UK fans, especially since the release of the ‘Mutter’ album in 2001, has been beyond anything we expected, and now to be asked to headline at a location such as Knebworth, with its legendary status and rich history, adds another exciting chapter to this story. This will be the first time that Rammstein has appeared at a festival or played outdoors in the UK, which makes the whole event even more special for us. We are looking forward to putting on a show that no one will forget!”
Tickets are available now. More information from www.sonispherefestivals.com
