System of A Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith are set to headline Download Festival 2017. Download takes place from Friday 9^th to Sunday 11^th June at Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RP.

Joe Perry of Aerosmith said:

"Every time we go on tour I look at the schedule for cities, towns or events that I look forward to playing. Download Festival is always one of the ones I circle. Donington is like home to us. I have some great memories playing there and I can't wait to make some more." 

Also appearing are Rob Zombie, Prophets Of Rage, Five Finger Death Punch, AFI, Slayer, Of Mice & Men, Sleeping With Sirens, Simple Plan, Every Time I Die, The Story So Far and Fozzy.

Download Festival’s Promoter, Andy Copping said:

“We’re incredibly excited to announce the Download 2017 headliners. We have three giants of rock and metal topping the bill. As always, Download fans can expect world class performances across the weekend. You won’t want to miss a thing.

System of a Down made headline history back in 2011 and 2017 will no doubt see them bigger and better than ever. Saturday’s headliner, Biffy Clyro, have raised the bar for rock music – we’re always looking for bands to make their Download headline debut, and I have no doubt they’ll be worthy of the title. I’m delighted the mighty Aerosmith will be back, and their closing set will be something truly special. The band has a long history with Donington, and having them headline for us again is a real honour.”

Download Festival is the UK’s premier metal and heavy rock festival, with a tradition of attracting some of the biggest rock bands in the world.  The festival has four stages in the main area, plus an acoustic stage and a large fairground. Throughout the site there are a wide range of food vendors to suite all your dietary needs.

Tickets go on general sale tomorrow 4th November at 10:00am