FOUR more bands have been added to the Sonisphere Festival line-up at Knebworth House. Next month s two-day rock event will feature the first UK appearance of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington s side project Dead By Sunrise. Made up of members of in

FOUR more bands have been added to the Sonisphere Festival line-up at Knebworth House.

Next month's two-day rock event will feature the first UK appearance of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington's side project Dead By Sunrise.

Made up of members of industrial rockers Julien-K and led by Bennington, the band will release their debut album later this year.

Music fans at Knebworth on Saturday, August 1 - the first day of Sonisphere - will have the opportunity to hear songs by Dead By Sunrise on the Apollo main stage as part of Linkin Park's encore.

Heavy metal legends Saxon and Californian hard rockers Buckcherry have also been confirmed for the camping festival at the stately home from August 1-2, just as the www.whtimes24.co.uk predicted last week.

Saxon replace Thin Lizzy and will play the Apollo stage on the Sunday.

Buckcherry, who have toured with AC/DC, Kiss and Motley Crue, will also play the Metallica day at Knebworth on the other outdoor Saturn stage.

Another addition to the line-up is alternative rockers Alien Ant Farm, who hit the top five in the charts with a cover of the Michael Jackson song Smooth Criminal in 2001.

They join the likes of headliners Linkin Park, Heaven & Hell, Coheed and Cambria, Anthrax and Taking Back Sunday on the main stage on the Saturday.

Others playing Sonisphere include Limp Bizkit, Lamb of God and Nine Inch Nails.

* Tickets for Sonisphere are available from www.sonispherefestivals.com