Metallica Perform Sonisphere 2011

American heavy metal band Metallica perform Sonisphere Festival for upcoming July.

Metallica band have accomplaished their tour Magnetic worldwide will be headlining the festival alongside Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - collectively known as the 'big four'.

Metallica's Lars Ulrich said: "I am beyond psyched that the first 'big four' show in Western Europe will take place on the hallowed grounds of Knebworth, where so many unique and special gigs have happened over the years - there is simply no better venue for a European round two of the big four"

Sonisphere Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax are including

Next year Meatllica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are set to Sonisphere festival.

The Big Four bands will top bill on the opening day from July 8-10 at Knebworth. It will mark the first time have brought their show to the UK.

Metallica's member Lars Ulrich said, “Put your dancing shoes on, this is gonna be fun”.

Slayer’s Kerry King added: “Now England is in line to be devastated by this heavy metal powerhouse! Can’t F*cking wait!!!”

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax were connected the last announced headliners Biffy Clyro and Slipknot.

Biffy Clyro To Play Sonisphere Festival 2011

It has been announced that Biffy Clyro band will be headlining for the upcoming Sonisphere Festival 2011. They will be joined by the previously announced headliners Slipknot at the event, which will take place earlier than normal from July 8-10, 2011.

Part of a European tour,Slipknot's appearance will mark one of the band’s first performances following the death of founding member Paul Gray earlier this year.

“This tour is about us and our fans,” Slipknot said in a statement.

“It’s about celebrating the life of our brother, Paul and his legacy. The door is neither open nor closed. This tour is about burning down that door.”

Further headline announcements are due to be announced shortly.