It would be fair to say that last night's (November 7) Download Festival announcement went down pretty poorly with a lot of fans.
Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold may be some of the biggest names in rock but metal fans were left disappointed than more 'heavier' acts and iconic metal bands were not included.
However, for metal fans, all is not lost and with a number of bands still to be confirmed, we look at 10 acts who could feasibly play and boost up the bill for Download 2024.
9. Enter Shikari
Another band with a UK headline set to come in early 2024, the British act could feasibly announce themselves at Download once that is complete. Perhaps a main stage set during the day would be a perfect fit? | Getty Images
10. Deftones
It's unlikely to happen as there was no reason to stop being announced in the first list but we can hope. right? | AFP via Getty Images