ROCK giants Metallica have been confirmed as the headline act for a massive new music festival to be held at Knebworth this summer. Sonisphere will take place at the stately home over the weekend of

ROCK giants Metallica have been confirmed as the headline act for a massive new music festival to be held at Knebworth this summer.

Sonisphere will take place at the stately home over the weekend of August 1 and August 2.

The festival, which will also feature Linkin Park, is expected to be able to accommodate 60,000 fans.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, February 11 and are priced at �125 for the weekend.

The full festival line up is due to be announced in the next few weeks - keep checking back to www.whtimes24.co.uk for the latest news