Why did Sonisphere UK stop?
The Sonisphere Festival was a touring rock music festival which took place across Europe between the months of June and August. Stuart Galbraith, CEO of Kilimanjaro Live, revealed in 2018 that Sonisphere will not return to the UK, due to financial issues.
Why was Sonisphere cancelled?
Sonisphere 2015 cancelled: ‘Our last irons in the fire have just been extinguished’ Sonisphere will not take place in 2015. The metal event, which takes place in Knebworth Park in July, cited an over-saturated market and therefore an inability to book a lineup organisers felt was “good enough” for its audience.
Who headlined Download 2013?
Slipknot
Slipknot have been confirmed as the third headlining act at next year’s Download festival. They’ll bring their masks and pyrotechnics to the Castle Donington stage on Friday 14 June, followed by Iron Maiden on the Saturday night and Rammstein on the Sunday.
Who headlined Download in 2015?
Muse
Headliners Slipknot, Muse and Kiss made Download 2015 a massive year for both rockers and metallers. Marilyn Manson, Faith No More, Motley Crue, Enter Shikari, Andrew W.K and more also joined this incredible line up to make it a blast of a weekend.
Who headlined Download 2017?
Ah Download 2017, the year we said Aero-Verderci to Aerosmith as they played their final Download Festival. Headlining alongside the likes of System Of A Down and Biffy Clyro, this year saw the Download family come together once again for a sunshine filled year of memories… and even a few proposals.
Where did Metallica perform at Sonisphere 2009?
The German edition of the Sonisphere Festival took place on Saturday 4 July 2009 at Hockenheimring with Metallica as headliners. The Spanish edition of the Sonisphere Festival took place on Saturday 11 July 2009 at The Forum, Barcelona with headliners Metallica .
Why has Sonisphere not been held in the UK?
The festival has not taken place in the UK since 2014. Stuart Galbraith, CEO of Kilimanjaro Live, revealed in 2018 that Sonisphere will not return to the UK, due to financial issues.
What bands played at Sonisphere 2010?
Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, bands which make up the big four of thrash metal, played together for the first time. Switzerland was the second nation to host the Sonisphere festival in 2010 with the event taking place at Degenaupark in Jonschwil on 18 June 2010.
Where were the Sonisphere Festivals in 2009?
The locations for the 2009 festivals include Goffert Park, Nijmegen, Netherlands; Hockenheimring, Germany; The Forum, Barcelona, Spain; Folkets Park, Hultsfred, Sweden; Kirjurinluoto, Pori, Finland; and Knebworth House, Knebworth, England. Metallica were the main headliners for each of the 2009 Sonisphere Festivals.