ANATHEMA, MANATEES Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

Atmospheric rock veterans ANATHEMA and sludge standard bearers MANATEES have been confirmed for U.K.'s Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 24 at Leeds University Union.

Festival director Gavin McInally said: "Unsurprisingly, ANATHEMA are a much sought-after band and we're delighted that they agreed to play Damnation this year. With THERAPY? already confirmed for the Jagermeister Stage it's a great double-billing for our heavy rock fans who support the event. MANATEES will bring to the mix their blend of soul-crushing progressive sludge in what is shaping up to be our most eclectic lineup yet."

The festival billing is shaping up as follows:

A STORM OF LIGHT
ANATHEMA
ENTOMBED
EXTREME NOISE TERROR
MANATEES
MINSK
MISTRESS
ROTTING CHRIST
STAND-UP GUY
THERAPY?
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU

For more information, visit www.damnationfestival.co.uk.