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Sonisphere Bring The Big Four To UK For The First Time Ever!

• 14th Dec 2010

Yes, it’s really true. SONISPHERE will be bringing together METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX in the UK for the first time in history to exclusively headline the Friday night at Knebworth.

Last summer saw the live 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. Such was the demand that a live cinecast of the Bulgarian show saw over 130,000 people turn out to local cinemas, with reports of mosh pits breaking out in movie theatres. The recently released DVD of the event, which features all four bands collaborating on a cover of Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil” as well as their individual sets, has only added fuel to the BIG 4 fire, with a frenzied demand for more performances in the countries not fortunate enough to play host last summer.

Given that 2010’s event had sold out before IRON MAIDEN took to the stage, and the hugely exciting headliners set for next year, SONISPHERE cannot guarantee that day tickets will be available for 2011, so fans are advised to get their tickets early to ensure they don’t miss out on what is already shaping up to be the festival’s most exciting year yet.
As previously announced, BIFFY CLYRO will headline the Saturday night with SLIPKNOT closing the Sunday. Christmas has come early!