Maiden Re-Downloaded ?
The latest in the series of the UK Maiden appearance in 2005 predicts that, next June 4 and 5, Iron Maiden and AC/DC will headline the ...Download Festival.Here we go again. Any bets ?
This, of course, could contradict the still-unofficial Rock Am Ring date, set for June 3 to June 5...
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IMO it's impossible. At least not this date. Maiden IS confirmed for Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park festivals which take place on June 4/5/6 in Nurburgring and Nuremberg. Check the official festival websites: www.rock-am-ring.com and www.rock-im-park.com
I think it's not announced on IronMaiden.com yet 'cause they haven't confirmed the exact days but they will appear at this German festivals! And if Download is on the same weekend, it'd be impossible for them to play there as well 'cause:
- Maiden's not doing 3 shows in a row anymore
- it's impossible to get all the equipment on time from Nurburging/Nuremberg in less than one day! Remember that both shows are festivals and Maiden will be playing there with their full stage set (maybe except PA's).
So for me Hyde Park rumour is more possible (and it'd be better - cheaper to get to London and great venue which Maiden haven't played before!). 
Id love to see ac/dc there though 
Again ... What was the last festival AC/DC played !? I thought they do not like festivals !?
And indeed ... Maiden IS confirmed for Rock am Ring and Rock im Park ....
-> www.rockamring.de -> www.rockimpark.de
I'm sure the contracts are signed and stuff ... otherwise MLK would not announce them ...
That's why we have rumor forum...
Well, it seems strange that the Maiden hasn't announced the RaR/RiP festivals dates yet.
Yes, they are announced officialy by the festival promoters, so where's the glitch ?
I doubt they'd play three nights in a row, but not because of their equipement (in Europe, they tour with two sets), but simply because they want to cut back on touring.
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remember that MAIDENs gig in Hyde Park was banned in 2000 by local officials (maybe queen?) for the reason that rock/metal band like IM is unsuitable for this area
They played the SARS Benefit in Toronto with the Rolling Stones last year, 400,000 people...
...but no report on whether they liked it or not
Mahlon
...but no report on whether they liked it or not
Mahlon
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they did SUPPORT band to Rolling Stones
Download will be happening on June 11 and June 12, 2005, so Maiden won't play there !
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I thought it was 4th and 5th, Bank holiday weekend.... 
I asked him again today and he said it was 4th and 5th. He also happens to be playing at download so i would imagine he is right...
Or not?
Here's an email from a Download official representative:
The date is June 11th/12th 2005. No bands or prices have yet been confirmed, this should be at the end of February beginning of March.
Thank you
Annie Brownsword
Donington Park Leisure Limited
Plus, UK Radio Aid is auctionning VIP passes for the said date:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5551475481&rd=1
(all UK Radio Aid auctions are in here: http://pages.ebay.co.uk/ukradioaid/)
Cheers
Yes sir
I'd best inform him of his mistake 
System of a Down released more tourdates for its 2005 tour.
One of them is:
Jun 12 - Donington, UK - Download Festival
So, no Maiden at Download, for they will be in Italy and Switzerland on that same week-end.
Rumor closed ?
Cheers
It seems Download could be expanded for one day, namely on June 10. That would fit Maiden.
So, here you go, the rumors are flying high again.
Cheers
The first details for this year's Download Festival have now been confirmed.
As rumoured here and elsewhere, it's a 3 day bash with an indie day, and Saturday is being called 'Ozzfest' day!
The dates are June 10-12 at Donington.
So far, the bands announced are:
June 10 - Feeder (headlining), Garbage, Billy Idol.
June 11 (Ozzfest Day) - Black Sabbath (headlining), Velvet Revolver, H.I.M.
June 12 - System Of A Down (headlining), Slipknot, Slayer.
Source: MetalUK.com
I wont be going there then