Iron Maiden and Metallica headline Sonisphere

For the first time in the UK, Iron Maiden and Metallica will appear on the same bill as headline acts in a UK festival exclusive, as they have been announced to perform at Sonisphere 2014. The festival returns after a two-year absence and will take place at Knebworth Park on July 4-6 in 2014, marks the 40th year of rock concerts being held in the grounds of Knebworth House. Making this event even more special is the fact it marks 40 years of rock concerts in the legendary grounds of Knebworth House. Sonisphere 2014 marks the return to Britain of the Sonisphere Festival which for the past five years has been the biggest pan-European festival, playing to audiences of over 1.5 million fans.

Said Team Sonisphere: “During our two year absence we’ve continued to believe in and work hard on Sonisphere. We said in 2013 that if we had the right line up then we would be back, and that’s exactly what we’ve got in 2014. The omens were obviously on our side when we secured the two biggest and best metal acts of all time in the year that also brings the 40th anniversary of the first concert at Knebworth.

“Our excitement at being able to offer Metallica and Iron Maiden on the same bill for the first time ever has been hard to contain. To do so in a year of great celebration for the iconic venue is very satisfying. Sonisphere 2014 is going to be a legendary year!”

Source: Music Week