Marilyn Manson and ZZ Top Set to Play Download

Controversial shock-rocker Marilyn Manson and legendary Texan blues-rockers ZZ top have been added to the 2009 Download festival line-up.

American metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage, have also been added to the bill.

The summer rock festival, now in its seventh year is held on 12th – 14th June 2009 at Donnington Park will also see performances from the likes of Limp Bizkit, The Prodigy, Slipknot and Motley Crue.

The list of bands playing Download so far is:

Def Leppard
Devildriver
Drangonforce
Killswitch Engage
Korn
Limp Bizkit
Marilyn Manson
Motley Crue
Pendulum
Slipknot
The Prodigy
Trivium
Whitesnake
ZZ Top

Many more acts are still to be confirmed for this year’s event. For more information go to: www.downloadfestival.co.uk