As Summer is fast approaching, we are being hit with a wave of great festivals this year throughout the UK. With so much going on it's hard to keep up; so here are the newest and most exciting changes to our upcoming festivals including Sonisphere, Slam Dunk and Download.

Sonisphere - Five Bands Added

Sonisphere festival, which takes place between July 8 and July 10 at Knebworth House, already has popular acts Metallica, Biffy Clyro and Slipknot as their main headlines. With crowds expected to be massive already, Sonisphere have managed to secure the addition of five new bands to this years line up. Japanese Voyeurs, Turbogeist, No Americana, Lower Than Atlantis and You And What Army are the latest, and supposed last additions to this years festival, whom can be seen alongside many other brilliant acts across the scheduled three dates.