Download’s inaugural visit to Melbourne will see a bill headlined by a bunch of international heavyweights including Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Prophets of Rage alongside appearances from fellow Americans Mastodon, Good Charlotte, and NOFX.
France’s Gojira and Swedish death metal band Amon Amarth will also feature at the festival, while Australia will be represented by the likes of Northlane, Trophy Eyes, Clowns, King Parrot and more.
The festival consists of 28 bands across four stages and is set for its highly anticipated Australian debut in 2018 following 15 years in the UK, two years in France, and a year in Spain.
Check out today’s full lineup announcement below:
Download Festival Australia 2018
Korn
Prophets of Rage
Limp Bizkit
Mastodon
Good Charlotte
NOFX
Suicidal Tendencies
Gojira
Amon Amarth
Arch Enemy
Falling in Reverse
Neck Deep
Sabaton
Hot Water Music
Of Mice & Men
The Story So Far
Northlane
Trophy Eyes
Nails
Issues
Bad Cop / Bad Cop
Ocean Grove
Psycroptic
King Parrot
Clowns
Chase Atlantic
Cursed Earth
Alpha Wolf
Download Festival Australia will take place at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Saturday March 24, 2018. For tickets, head over to the Download website.
(Photo: Travis Shinn)