Linkin Park will come to Knebworth in a new rock festival.
Linkin Park star Chester Bennington has revealed he feels 'honoured' to play Knebworth as part of a new music festival.
The frontman told NME.com that he is proud to be playing the Sonisphere tour, where his band is topping the bill with music icons Metallica.
He commented: "As I've become aware of the awesome bands who have played Knebworth over the years I realise what an honour it will be for Linkin Park."
Bennington also claimed the band are "huge fans" of Metallica and revealed that they have had fun playing with the rockers on previous occasions.
In addition, the singer suggested that fans at the Knebworth gig, which takes place on the weekend of August 1st and 2nd, could hear new material from the record Linkin Park are currently writing.
Other acts that are playing Sonisphere, which has dates in Finland, Germany, Holland, Spain and Sweden, include Lamb of God, Slipknot and Mastodon, with further bands to be announced.
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