The band, featuring Ricky Warwick (Vocals), Scott Gorham (Guitar), Marco Mendoza (Bass) and Damon Johnson (Guitar) from the last Thin Lizzy line up, together with Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (Megadeth / Alice Cooper) released their debut album 'All Hell Breaks Loose' on Nuclear Blast Entertainment Worldwide last week to phenomenal critical acclaim and a UK National album chart debut at 25. Check out Stereoboard's review of the album here.
The band play the festival on Saturday June 15th on the main stage and take the slot previously allotted to US band Buckcherry, who cancelled their performance for reasons beyond their control.
Download Promoter Andy Copping says:
“The BSR Machine is going from strength to strength and when the opportunity of a slot became available it was a no brainer who should be offered it …and we are very happy to have Black Star Riders on the bill this year”
Ricky Warwick adds:
“Download is one of my favourite festivals and to be added to the main stage bill for this year with such a fantastic line up ….well to say we are ecstatic is an understatement. It’s going to be a great day and thanks to all the support from everyone that’s contributed to our success to date”
In addition to the Download performance, you can catch Black Star Riders on tour across the UK this winter. Read what the guys had to say about the new album, tour and name chance in our 2-part interview with the band. Part 1 here, part 2 here.
Sat June 15th 2013 - DONINGTON Download Festival
Fri November 22nd 2013 - BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy Bournemouth
Sat November 23rd 2013 - LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Sun November 24th 2013 - BRISTOL O2 Academy Bristol
Tue November 26th 2013 - CAMBRIDGE The Junction Cambridge
Wed November 27th 2013 - NORWICH Norwich Uea
Sat November 30th 2013 - WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
Sun December 1st 2013 - CARDIFF Solus
Mon December 2nd 2013 - OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford
Thu December 5th 2013 - INVERNESS The Ironworks
Fri December 6th 2013 - EDINBURGH The Picture House
Sat December 7th 2013 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE O2 Academy Newcastle
Sun December 8th 2013 - LEEDS O2 Academy Leeds
Tue December 10th 2013 - LEAMINGTON SPA The Assembly Rooms
Thu December 12th 2013 - NOTTINGHAM Rock City
Fri December 13th 2013 - MANCHESTER The Ritz
Sat December 14th 2013 - DUBLIN Academy
Sun December 15th 2013 - BELFAST The Limelight
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