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On June 6th, 2004, mere hours before Metallica were due onstage to headline the Download Festival — the U.K.’s biggest metal event — medics rushed drummer Lars Ulrich to the hospital to treat a then-undisclosed illness. Rather than let down the estimated 70,000 fans in attendance, the band tapped some …

Slipknot have postponed Knotfest Japan in light of ongoing coronavirus concerns. Knotfest Japan was slated to take place March 20th and 21st in Chiba — just outside Tokyo — with Slipknot playing both nights alongside additional sets from Korn, Marilyn Manson, Coldrain, Anthrax, Man With a Mission, Babymetal and more. …