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Def Leppard, Tool and Slipknot to lead line-up at 2019 Download Festival

Other bands included on the performance bill are Die Antwoord, Whitesnake, Slash, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Reel Big Fish, Skindred, and Underoath

In a widely-anticipated announcement for music lovers, the first line-up for Download Festival 2019 is out and will feature rock 'n' roll legends Def Leppard headlining the event along with Tool and Slipknot. Other bands included on the performance bill are Die Antwoord, Whitesnake, Slash, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Reel Big Fish, Skindred, and Underoath, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

More artistes are expected to be announced as the date draws nearer. The Download Festival is set to take place from June 14 to 16, 2019, in Donington Park, Leicestershire, U.K.