Kerrang! — Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Alice in Chains, Thin Lizzy and The Sword have been added to the bill the UK leg of the Sonisphere festival. These newly announced artists will be joining Metallica, Linkin Park, Lamb Of God and Mastodon at the fest,... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to The Welwyn & Hatfield Times, Seattle legends ALICE IN CHAINS and American industrial rockers NINE INCH NAILS are rumored to be playing alongside METALLICA and LINKIN PARK at the inaugural Sonisphere bill at Knebworth House, U.K. more info

Thrash Hits — Did you know that Linkin Park have sold more records than any other band in the 21st century? It’s true! They are the biggest band around and they’re headlining Sonisphere with Metallica at Knebworth on 01 & 02 August 2008. It’s going to be ama... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to "The New World" actress Q'orianka Kilcher (1990), Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland (1981), R&B singer Brandy (1979), Linkin Park singer Mike Shinoda (1977), soul singer/pianist D'Angelo (1974),[...] Read more! more info

Rolling Stone — The last time Coheed and Cambria played Madison Square Garden, they shared a bill with Linkin Park. And the crowd was, well, sedated in comparison to what the band has encountered on their new tour — with Slipknot. The kids in the audience on this ... more info

ContactMusic — Rock legends Metallica are to headline a brand new touring rock festival this summer, it has been announced.Sonisphere, created by the minds behind the Monsters of ... more info

The US metal legends are set to be the main act at Sonisphere, while Linkin Park will top the bill the other night. The festival will tour across Europe and will include a stop at legendary UK concert venue Knebworth on August 1 and 2. more info

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AngryApe — The bands will top the bill of a huge Knebworth rock event more info

The Music Fix — News: Metallica and Linkin Park will headline Sonisphere, a new festival to be held at Knebworth House. The festival will run for two days from 1-2 August and it will also feature Lamb Of God and Mastodon, with more names to be announced. Speakin... more info