Obtain Competition 2020 UK lineup: KISS, Iron Maiden, System of a Down, Deftones, Korn, and extra

KISS, photograph by Kevin RC Wilson / Iron Maiden, photograph by Johnny Perilla / System of a Down, photograph by Raymond Ahner

The preliminary lineup for the 2020 version of the UK’s large Obtain Competition has been revealed, and it encompasses a who’s who of big-name onerous rock and metallic bands. KISS, Iron Maiden, System of a Down, Deftones, Korn, and Disturbed are among the many acts taking part in the three-day music extravaganza.

Subsequent yr’s Obtain Competition will happen June 12th-14th at its ordinary location of Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. Along with the aforementioned bands, The Offspring, Gojira, Alestorm, Black Veil Brides, Daughtry, and Of Mice & Males, are among the many first artists introduced, with many extra to be revealed.

KISS’ headlining set is being billed as their final ever present within the UK, because the band is at present within the midst of its “Finish of the Highway” farewell tour.

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“I’ve stated it earlier than, Obtain Competition audiences are one of the best,” remarked KISS singer-bassist Gene Simmons. “They’re up for no matter is thrown at them. KISS goes to come back totally ready to rock their world in 2020 to say, ‘Thank You for at all times exhibiting up for us’.”

Iron Maiden, in the meantime, have gotten regulars on the venue. “This can be our seventh time headlining at Donington Park,” stated singer Bruce Dickinson. “It’s dwelling turf and all of us actually take pleasure in taking part in this competition — the vibe from the group is at all times implausible.”

Extra info and tickets may be discovered on the Obtain Competition web site. Tickets will even be out there right here.