Metallica to headline Download Festival 2012 line-up?

Organisers say the announcement has a 'killer twist'

Daniel Fahey - 10 November 2011

Organisers have revealed that Zane Lowe will make the first Download 2012 announcement on his Radio 1 show at 7.20pm, which coincides with drummer Lars Ulrich appearing as a guest on the programme.

The festival’s booker, Andy Copping, confirmed the news on his Twitter. He tweeted: "Just one big fuck off headliner tomorrow but with a killer twist...I look forward to the meh's ... I miss them."

The twist could be a Lou Reed guest slot as part of their show performing tracks from ‘Lulu’, a recent collaborative album between Metallica and Reed.

Other Download Festival 2012 rumours include Black Sabbath, who are expected to make an reformation announcement on Friday (11 November), as well as Van Halen.

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Download Festival 2012 will take place at Donington from 8-10 June.

Download Festival 2012 tickets are not currently available following a number of early bird tickets on sale earlier this year.

Check back on Virtual Festivals for the Download 2012 announcement this evening.

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