For the tribute band, see Monsters of Rock (band). For the 1998 compilation album, see Monsters of Rock (album).
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Monsters of Rock
Hawkwind playing Donington in 1982
Genre
Hard rock, heavy metal
Location(s)
Castle Donington, England (1980–1996)
Years active
1980–1988
1990–1992
1994–1999
2004–2008
2013
2015–2017
2023
Founded by
Paul Loasby and Maurice Jones
Website
www.themonstersofrock.com
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