Linkin Park are set to headline next year’s Download festival in Donington, it’s been announced.

The band will join previously announced headliners System Of A Down at the event, which runs from June 10-12, 2011.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington said: "We are very excited to be playing Download again next year.

“It's one of the best festivals in the world and it's always an honour to play in front of such a great crowd. We can't wait."

Rob Zombie will also perform at the festival, organisers said.

A limited number of tickets are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)