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Clean-up under way after 'amazing' Download

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More than 150 bands gave 90,000 metal fans a weekend to remember at the rock event of the year. This year's Download Festival has been hailed a big success by organisers, after Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Rammstein and others delighted the crowds at Donington Park. Festival promoter Andy Copping said: "It's been an amazing weekend. "We've had more than 150 bands across five stages and a trio of ground breaking, world-class headliners. "Having Iron Maiden back 25 years after they first headlined Donington was an incredible moment. "Slipknot, as usual, delivered an unforgettable set, and for Rammstein it was the first time the band had played Donington." Many of the fans were keen to share their experiences on Twitter. Josh Thorpe said: "Possibly the greatest weekend of my life. Couldn't be much happier right now." Jessica Rose said on Monday afternoon: "Finally in bed. Going to sleep forever. I have sunburn on my nose. Not cool." Rock fans had arrived for the event last Wednesday, armed with tents and beers. The live music kicked off on Friday with Asking Alexandria, Papa Roach, Architects, Korn and Bullet for My Valentine all performing sets throughout the day, Slipknot headlining in the evening. There was more classic metal on Saturday with Motorhead and Alice In Chains, while the evening saw more mainstream rock with performances by Queens of the Stone Age and The Hives. A Spitfire circled Donington Park before Iron Maiden burst onto stage with their headline set, which included songs such as Run To The Hills, Fear of the Dark The Number of the Beast and an encore of Aces High. Closing day acts included Limp Bizkit, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Gaslight Anthem and A Day To Remember, as well as headliners Rammstein. The clean-up got underway as soon as the fans had left the festival site and people were able to watch the stages come down via webcam at http://ralphcam.zapto.org/. Police said the festival had passed very peacefully. A spokeswoman said: "Download passed extremely well and we were very pleased with the policing operation." Fans have been promised early-bird deals for next year's event. Download Festival 2014 will take place from June 13 next year and tickets will go on sale at 9am on June 21 this year, with £100 off the first 5,000. For tickets for next year go to www.downloadfestival.co.ukSee the links below for more video/pictures and words from Download: PICTURES: Download 2013 - bands and fans on Saturday PICTURES: Download 2013 - more bands and fans on Saturday PICTURES: Download 2013 - bands and fans on Friday INTERVIEW:Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson ready to bring the noise REVIEW: Download day one PICTURES: Download 2013 - fans arrive at Donington Park ALMOST READY TO ROCK: Campers rock 'n' roll up for the Download festivalPREVIEW: The top acts to see at Download Festival
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Clean-up under way after 'amazing' Download


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