by Alexander Bradley
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Babymetal joined Dragonforce on stage during their performance at Download Festival 2015.
All-girl Japanese metal trio Babymetal accompanied their power metal counterparts on stage half way through their set to perform ‘Gimme Chocolate!!’.
With matching gothic cheerleader style outfits and dance moves to match, Babymetal got The Maverick Stage rocking.
After the performance, Dragonforce frontman Marc Hudson revealed that the surprise appearance was a “dress rehearsal” for Monday’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.
Babymetal were in the U.K. following last night’s Kerrang! Awards, where the picked up ‘The Spirit Of Independence’ Award.
The Download slot had been teased earlier in the evening when grunge band Allusondrugs recommended; “Go see Marilyn Manson, Slipknot and Babymetal,” while the pop-metal kids had also been spotted backstage.
After the departure of the trio, Dragonforce rounded off their astounding set with ‘Through The Fire And Flames’ as the heavens opened up over Donington.
When it comes to surprises Download has many. As well as the shock appearance from Babymetal, Young Guns will also perform a ‘secret set’ on Jake’s Stage at 9.30 pm this evening. While on Sunday glam-rockers The Darkness will take to The Maverick Stage at 3 pm for another not so ‘secret set’.
Download will be topped off tonight with a set from Slipknot on the Main Stage. On Saturday evening, Muse will headline and on Sunday KISS will close the event.
