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Unbeatable, unmissable, the outrageous KISS return to shock and astound the Download faithful with their third trip to Donington almost 35 years to the day since the band played their first ever show as KISS in New York.

Featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, this incarnation has continued to rock the world; always staying true to the tradition of this legendary band. The faces of The Demon, The Star Child, The Spaceman and The Catman will return once again to deliver a high-voltage, pyrotechnic-laden, furious set which will conquer the rabid sea of fans who have been waiting for the return to Europe for nearly a decade.

"For 35 Years, we have prided ourselves in our opening: YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST, THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD. We are throwing down the gauntlet. Let those who are faint of heart, take heed. We will take no prisoners" - Gene Simmons, KISS

"I've always prided myself in living up to and beyond the legend. I can tell you we are ready to seize the moment and add to that legend. We remain KISS to our souls, and that truth will be deafeningly clear in June." - Paul Stanley, KISS
KISS invented stadium rock in the 70’s with their sci-fi Kabuki costumes and make-up, explosive theatrics and, of course, their trademark platform boots.. In their extensive world tours, they’ve attracted the most rabid fans: The KISS Army.

Along with the screaming guitars, lights and pyrotechnics that have made KISS “The Greatest Rock n Roll Show On Earth”, the band brings their vast repertoire of classic music. Having sold 85 million records worldwide, KISS has become the soundtrack for a generation. Not only will the KISS faithful hear anthems like “Rock n’ Roll All Night”, “Shout It Out Loud” and “Detroit Rock City”, they can expect a few surprises and rarely played live KISS classics gems as well...

 
Other bands performing on the main stage on Friday are:-
 
Judas Priest
Motorhead
Disturbed
Kid Rock
Seether
Finger Eleven
Black Tide
 
The bands performing on the second stage on Friday are:-
 
Simple Plan
Rise Against
Rival Schools
The Subways
Fall Of Troy
Comeback Kid
Black Dahlia Murder
Stone Gods
Zebrahead
 
The bands performing on the third stage on Friday are:-
 
Dillinger Escape Plan
Kill Hannah
Slaves To Gravity
Beat Union
Blackhole
Hostile
Trigger The Bloodshed
Rolo Tomassi
 
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