The Mars Volta, Opeth, Killing Joke Join Sonisphere Festival 2011 Line-Up [Music World News]

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The Mars Volta, Opeth, Killing Joke Join Sonisphere Festival 2011 Line-Up

March 14, 2011

The Mars Volta have been added to the line-up for this year's Sonisphere festival.

The event, which runs from July 8-10, will mark the band's only UK performance in 2011.

Sonisphere will be headlined by Biffy Clyro, Slipknot and the Big Four - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Other new additions to the bill include Opeth, Killing Joke, Four Year Strong and Black Tide.

Tickets are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)

The Mars Volta, Opeth, Killing Joke Join Sonisphere Festival 2011 Line-Up