Rock fans are starting to get excited about next year’s Download Music Festival, with the first lineup announcement being made next week, on Monday, November 3.
First held in 2003, the festival takes place in Leicestershire’s Donington Park - with the biggest names in rock playing to one of the world’s most appreciative audiences.
Over the years it has attracted a string of high profile headliners, including the like of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Metallica, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Kiss, Faith No More, and Guns N' Roses.
Last year saw Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn close the three days on the main stage.
And next year the festival will take place from Wednesday, June 10, to Sunday, June 14 - with hundreds of Scots making the trip south of the border.
The internet message boards have been swirling with rumours and gossip about the bands that could make the grade this year.
Here are 17 of the most hotly-tipped.
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13. My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance last headlined Download back in 2007 and would be a hugely popular name to welcome back - particularly since they are playing seminal album 'The Black Parade' in full. They have already announced a tour of the UK, but could perhaps be tempted to add one more date at Donington Park? | Getty Images
14. Megadeth
Next year is a huge one for Megadeth - with their final album coming out, followed by a global farewell tour before they hang up their electric guitars for good. Wouldn't it be nice if they popped by Donington Park to say goodbye to the Download crowd? They were a highlight of the 2022 festival when they played the second stage. | AFP via Getty Images
15. The Prodigy
The Prodigy attracted a huge crowd at Glastonbury this year, with an intense and celebratory set. They headlined Download in 2012 and, judging by their current form, there's no reason they couldn't again. | Getty Images
16. The Strokes
They've already been announced for next year's Coachella so it looks like New York alt-rockers The Stokes could be on the festival circuit next year. They last played Download back in 2007 and have enough hits for a blistering headline set. | Getty Images