The Prodigy and Limp Bizkit will take to the stage shortly on the opening night of Sonisphere.
Both acts will appear on the Apollo Stage as the opening day of music comes to a close.
Rap metallers Limp Bizkit are expected to perform an hour-long set from 7.40pm, with The Prodigy following at about 9.20pm.
Tomorrow (Saturday) sees Iron Maiden headline the main stage before Metallica close the festival on Sunday night.
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