Faith No More

[Mike Patton]

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/download...n-the-pipeline/

Not fussed by Limp Bizkit or ZZ Top, but Faith No More would be fantastic.

[biffoire]

FNM would be a great addition but they'd never headline!

[Mike Patton]

FNM would be a great addition but they'd never headline!

[biffoire]

I agree that FNM shit on MCR and LP from a great height. One of the best bands ever. But I can't see where it mentions them headlining, nore do I think they will.

I'd love that though... wishful thinking!

[Mike Patton]

I don't think they could be anywhere but a headliner. Not necessarily the weekend headliner, but certainly Friday or Saturday.

They have a lot of fans over here in the UK and could easily draw a big enough crowd.

I think people underestimate how popular they were/are because they aren't spoken about so much these days.

[oscar]

I think it depends who they can get what big bands are out there who want to do it?

Based on Offspring,Lostprophets etc yeah I suppose there is a chance hard to say.

Edited January 19, 2009 by oscar

[Mike Patton]

Last year's headliners were an embarassment.

They needed Rage and Metallica, but they got kiddy rubbish like Lostprophets instead.

Reading seems to practically always pull in the quality alternative headliners...

[biffoire]

Last year's headliners were an embarassment.

They needed Rage and Metallica, but they got kiddy rubbish like Lostprophets instead.

Reading seems to practically always pull in the quality alternative headliners...

[tom.a7x]

Why wouldn't they headline?

That article, with quotes, says that it'd be Faith No More, Limp Bizkit and ZZ Top as the headliners.

Also, if rubbish like My Chemical Romance and Lostprophets can headline, then Faith No More certainly can.

Don't underestimate them!

[crosswillcastyourshadow]

nah id rather see MCR and Lostprophets thankyou

[moss265]

If FNM headlined I'd be tempted to return to Download, much better than any of the shocking bands on top of the bill last year. Not that I hate LP or Offspring, but they're not headliner material.

[Mike Patton]

nah id rather see MCR and Lostprophets thankyou

[Mike Patton]

Agreed! I like the cut of your jib Patton!

If DL want to compete they need to book headliners that command a bit of respect and avoid promoting bands above their status. Bullet anyone!

[Bad Girl]

I think even gerrard way would rather see ZZtop then mcr.

[Salt_On_Everything]

i'd f**king love to see Faith No More there, but i must admit i'd be surprised if they headlined... 2nd stage maybe i think.

[Mike Patton]

Do not underestimate how many people like Faith No More. They are one of the most influential bands in rock of all-time. Their array of style and ideas has inspired many, many bands since...especially 'Angel Dust', which remains an essential album.

[Mike Patton]

I'm hopeful, but not expectant.

I believe that if they do reform, they are much more likely to play over here in 2010.

[Mike Patton]

When Mike Patton was questioned in 2008 by co-hosts of Fuse TV's Talking Metal if a Faith No More reunion was a possibility, Patton responded "I highly doubt it", but also stated in a January 2008 interview with Artisan News that he "wouldn't rule it out", adding "I don't think we would need to reform the band, but maybe there's other things we could do together."

[biffoire]

I remember Kerrang had a cover story about blink and fnm reforming which was a complete non article.

Some members of fnm said they wouldn't rule it out backed up by some shity rumour that some academy sized venues had been booked with no real evidence to back it up! w*nk!

I persoanlly think it's unlikely and wishful thinking! Shame really.

[Mike Patton]

Kerrang is a rag. Has been a pointless magazine for years. Used to be quite good, but it's like Smash Hits for rock now. I had a brief look while I was waiting for a mate in Asda the other day at lunch, and there was a piece on All-American Rejects and the writing process for their new album. Must take a lot of soul-searching to come up with such shite music...

[biffoire]

Kerrang is a rag. Has been a pointless magazine for years. Used to be quite good, but it's like Smash Hits for rock now. I had a brief look while I was waiting for a mate in Asda the other day at lunch, and there was a piece on All-American Rejects and the writing process for their new album. Must take a lot of soul-searching to come up with such shite music...

[oscar]

When Mike Patton was questioned in 2008 by co-hosts of Fuse TV's Talking Metal if a Faith No More reunion was a possibility, Patton responded "I highly doubt it", but also stated in a January 2008 interview with Artisan News that he "wouldn't rule it out", adding "I don't think we would need to reform the band, but maybe there's other things we could do together."

[biffoire]

Kerrang is a rag. Has been a pointless magazine for years. Used to be quite good, but it's like Smash Hits for rock now. I had a brief look while I was waiting for a mate in Asda the other day at lunch, and there was a piece on All-American Rejects and the writing process for their new album. Must take a lot of soul-searching to come up with such shite music...

[Mike Patton]

It's been a good few years since I had posters on my wall!

I've got framed drawings of Jimmy Page, Eddie Vedder and Bill Hicks up in my living room these days though...

[t8yman]

If FNM do reform and play download, it will be as sunday headliners. believe me.

FNM are one of the most important and influential bands of the last 25 years, I can personally think of 5 non download going friends of mine that would go just for FNM.

I missed out on seeing them back in their day, and regret that I didnt see them in a small venue, but this would go someway to making up for that.

Knowing what I know of Patton, he wouldnt do it for the money, and I couldnt see them touring it. the band were quite volatile, plenty of bust ups.