Alternative rockers Faith No More are reforming and have landed the third headlining slot at this year’s Download Festival at Donington Park.

They will join Slipknot and Def Leppard as headliners for Download, taking place from June 12-14.

Following a wealth of rumours and speculation, the band confirmed last week that they would be reuniting, 11 years after they famously called it a day in April 1998.

Faith No More’s appearance at Download 2009 will be their only UK date this year.

A statement from Faith No More confirmed that they are “still young and strong enough to deliver a kickass set, with enthusiasm to not only revisit our past but possibly add something to the present. And so with this we’ve decided to hold our collective breaths and jump off this cliff . . . Back, God forbid, into the Monkey Cage”.

A favourite of Metallica and Guns ‘N’ Roses, Faith No More are largely responsible for the rap/rock crossover blueprint and for influencing many of the nu-metal bands of the 90s, including Linkin Park, Korn and Limp Bizkit – the latter two will also play this year’s Download.

This year’s lineup also includes Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe, Korn, Pendulum, The Prodigy, Devildriver, DragonForce, Anvil, Marylin Manson, ZZ Top, Billy Talent, Dream Theater, The Blackout and Buckcherry with many more still to be announced.

Tickets for the Download Festival 2009 are on sale at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

A range of special  “RIP” packages will once again be available for those seeking a truly unique festival experience – visit www.livenation.co.uk for more information.

Ticket Information:

• Weekend Tickets – £135
• Car Park – £10 advance or £20 on day
• Camping – £25
• Campervans – £40
• Lockers – £11