Download Festival 2021: WATCH Kiss play Rock And Roll All Nite in 2015 headline slot – Express

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2021 has announced that Kiss are gracing the stages yet again next year, and they are returning to their rightful spot in the headline slot of the main stage. But fans may also remember their time in 2015 when they performed their iconic song, Rock And Roll All Nite.

Kiss are perhaps one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. Utilising unique make-up and costumes, the team certainly stand out from a crowd, and have wowed audiences for decades. Over the many years of the band’s life, they have graced the stage of Download Festival a number of times. And now, it has been announced they will be headlining the legendary get-together once again in 2021.

The band were originally supposed to be playing the main stage in 2020 as well.

However this was ultimately cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Now, it has been announced they will be returning to their rightful spot in 2021 to continue their legacy.

Kiss are one of few bands who have headlined the festival more than once, with 2021 being their third time at the helm.

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Download Festival 2021: Kiss are now the headliners for the 2021 festival (Image: GETTY)

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Download Festival 2021: Kiss last played Download in 2015 (Image: GETTY)

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Kiss fans will of course remember the legendary performance from 2015 which saw them taking the main stage by storm.

In front of thousands of people at Donington Park, the quartet demanded festival-goers’ attention by playing their biggest hits.

One of the biggest hits of the night was their performance of arguably their best known song – Rock And Roll All Nite – which you can watch at the top of this article.

Gene Simmons took charge of his song and forced viewers to follow along with his incredible vocals, and side-splitting bass riffs.

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Download Festival 2021: The band’s iconic song was a huge part of their set (Image: GETTY)

Fans of the band will know this was one of the songs which really put the small band on the map.

While Rock And Roll All Nite was one of their biggest hits, it actually came from their third album – Dressed to Kill.

Of course, the album’s title was in reference to their iconic look and feel.

The 1975 hit still sits in history today as one of the most incredible rock songs of all time.

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Kiss will be joined at Download Festival by fellow headliners Biffy Clyro and System of a Down.

These two acts were also due to perform during the 2020 version of the festival, before it was cancelled.

Earlier this year Kiss guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick died, aged 70.

At the time, his younger brother Bruce Kulick posted a touching tribute to his late sibling.

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Alongside the photo he posted, he wrote: “I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick.

“His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated.

“I know he is at peace now, with my parents, playing his guitar as loud as possible.

“Please respect the Kulick Family’s privacy during this very sad time.”

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