I worry slightly that the uptake of tickets won't be as good as it might have been had they not played at Download, or if they had announced the date earlier, and this could affect future decisions to play shows in the UK.
I wonder why they didn't organise & announce this date earlier.
I got mine up on the 4th level. Couldn't believe there were no standing available and the pre-sale had only just started! How on Earth do you get the best tickets? I had the same problem with Rush, did tne pre-sale but nothing on the floor!