Download Festival 2016: 10 Essential Bands You Must See

9. Tremonti

No Alter Bridge fans need to be told about Mark Tremontis genius, but if youre somehow unaware of his presence and his performing power, you need to take in his Sunday show on the third stage.

Bursting with incredible, muscular riffs and irresistible aggression, Tremonti will debut his new album, Dust in Donington. The album is every bit as good as its predecessor, and the band continue to grow with every major performance, proving that not all so-called vanity projects have to be cast off as fluff.

Read our very own Scott Tailfords interview with the great man here.

When? Sunday, 3.30pm, The Maverick Stage