First acts revealed for Download 2025

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Green Day (pictured at this year's Isle of Wight Festival) are set to make their Download debut next year

The line-up for next year's Download festival has been announced - with headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn joined by pop favourites McFly.

It is the first time any of the three headliners have topped the bill at the rock gathering.

Other acts announced include Cradle of Filth, The Darkness, Jimmy Eat World and Weezer.

The festival is due to take place at Donington Park, Leicestershire, between 13 and 15 June.

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McFly are among dozens of acts named on the bill

The line-up also includes Bullet For My Valentine, Don Broco, Sex Pistols, Alient Ant Farm, Spiritbox, Poppy and CKY.

It was announced at a launch event in London on Tuesday night.

Festival booker Andy Copping said the 22nd edition of Download would have "something for truly everyone".

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