The Mission added to Download bill.

The first UK festival date for The Mission has been confirmed with the band headlining the Pepsi Max stage at the Download Festival on Saturday 9th June. The main stage headliners will be Metallica performing the classic "Black" album with other highlights of the day being Biffy Clyro, Tenacious D and Saxon. The Mission are joined on the Pepsi Max Stage by Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor, blues rockers The Union and the Anti-Nowhere League among others. There are a range of ticket options ranging from day to weekend camping and can be purchased from http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/