Massive Attack, The xx To Play Melt Festival

Massive Attack and The xx are among the acts set to play this summer's Melt! festival in Germany.

The event, which runs from July 16-18, will also feature performances from Booka Shade, The Wombats and Foals.

Other acts on the bill include Blood Red Shoes, Crookers and Post War Years.

Tickets for the festival, which takes pace in Ferropolis, are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)

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