Slipknot have been announced as the third and final headliner for Download festival 2013.

Slipknot will headline the first night, Friday 14th June. It will be their second headline performance at Download, following their mighty set in 2009.

They join fellow headliners Iron Maiden (Saturday 15th June) and Rammstein (Sunday 16th June).

‘"We are extremely honoured to have been asked once again to headline the Download Festival,” said Slipknot’s Clown. “It’s always good to have the church of the Knot, the alter of the Knot, giving the sermon of the Knot to the congregation of the Knot, the culture of the Knot.

“This summer cannot come soon enough. Partake in the imagination or don’t bitch.”

Tickets for Download 2013 are on presale to all Download subscribers now and on general sale tomorrow (Friday) at 9am.

We can't wait (and bleed)!