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THE BIG 4 at Sonisphere Festival!

Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth are all confirmed to play Sonisphere Festival 2011

Its true! For the first time in UK history Sonisphere are bringing together The Big 4, aka Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth to play the main stage on the Friday night at Knebworth. Last summer saw the debut of THE BIG 4 kick up a storm at several European Sonispheres, marking what was hailed as 'the most significant event in the history of metal' at the time.
Other bands confirmed so far are Biffy Clyro and Slipknot closing the sunday. A truely historic event that shouldn't be missed! Tickets are on sale now for Sonisphere so make sure you get yours fast.

Published on 06 February 2011 by Wayne Feltham

Sonisphere Festival 2011

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