3rd headliner to be announced on the 2nd

[damagedoor]

I guess Rammstein are big in the sense that you don't get to see them very often. I'd happily watch them because I've heard they're a fantastic live act, but, if I'm honest, I know about three songs. And one of them is Du Hast.

[thejimbola]

I agree. Unfortunately i think we can rule Gn'R out (unless they announce a shit hot special guest with them).

I also can't see it being a genuinely massive, stadium filling, mainstream band (Aerosmith, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Muse, Bon Jovi), so in order to justify the hype it'd have to be someone that the Download fans will go apeshit for.

For some reason i don't really understand, that seems to be Rammstein. Though you do get the impression on the Download forums that most people just say they want Rammstein to fit in, i certainly don't consider them a big band.

[babadoo]

It's gotta be Rammstein. They could not play at the old site apprently because of there pryos e.t.c so now the site has been moved they have to play, dont they?

[damagedoor]

There was never a problem with their pyros , they use the pyros at indoor venues so why would there be at an outdoor one and as Metallica and Kiss have had big pyro sets the last 2 years

[thejimbola]

There was never a problem with their pyros , they use the pyros at indoor venues so why would there be at an outdoor one and as Metallica and Kiss have had big pyro sets the last 2 years

[gard]

To be honest I haven't listed to much Rammstein myself, but every time I have looked at the forum, here and on the main, people seem to saying what an amazing show they put on, and for me thats half of the appeal of seeing a live band, so if they are anywhere near as good as people say then thats good enough for me...

Another option would be if its more than just one band to make it worth the hype, for example maybe two bands, one headliner, one as the special guests (with I'm assuming Crue playing 3rd) so maybe two of the banded around as being not justified to headline on thier own... Like Heaven & Hell with special guests Manowar for example, or the other way around...

Hmm... now I have said that I'm not sure what I'd rather, one mahusive headliner or 2 pretty damn decent co-headliners...

Edited February 23, 2009 by gard

[lidds]

hmmm same day as V

in my little world i hope its muse just to show that download has got them this year lol

[luckysalt]

Getting Muse wouldn't really be that special though would it?

What festival haven't they headlined other than Download?

[lidds]

Getting Muse wouldn't really be that special though would it?

What festival haven't they headlined other than Download?

[fatally_yours]

i sure hope its rammstein.

they would be a massive coup for download, as they have never headlined a uk festival before, they've never even headlined their native rock am ring festival!

[luckysalt]

7.45pm Next Monday then is the time the Official Download website is saying then

wonder how far in advance this will get leaked?

[Lithium05]

I see your point but they are my fav band of all time so would be special to me lol

and ye suppose they have been at every other major one so mebs downloads time

(im just hoping here lol )

[lidds]

I'm not trying to be mean, but have you considered listening to more bands?! I've always found muse to be very average, and no ammount of lasers can make the songs any better live.

[Lithium05]

i said they my fav band lol not the only one i listen to

[damagedoor]

About Muse, I agree with Lithium to an extent. I *like* them, and I'd probably watch them, having never seen them live before. But they're a difficult band, for me, to get enthusiastic about. I know people do, but - like Smashing Pumpkins - I think they're easier to admire than really warm to.

[Axl]

Absolution is amazing. Everything else? Not so much.

Anyway, while they are a massive band these days, you can't really imagine them persuading many people on the fence about coming to Download to buy tickets.

GnR are headlining a Spanish festival on the 20th with Crue, Papa Roach, Manson and various other bands who are either playing Download already or are dead certs to be confirmed at a later date. So you'd have to imagine they're the favourites at this point. I'll still stick my neck out and say it won't be though.

[Lithium05]

On GNR I can't see them being booked assuming the stories from last time are true.

[craigloasby]

On GNR I can't see them being booked assuming the stories from last time are true.

[-pogo-]

the stories are true i was ther at 06 and they was absolute crap

everyone around me was so angry and it put a real downner as they was the last act

[Lithium05]

the stories are true i was ther at 06 and they was absolute crap

everyone around me was so angry and it put a real downner as they was the last act

[-pogo-]

I know I was there! I meant the stories about Axl storming off the stage after slipping and demanding an extra £10K to continue

[oscar]

7.45pm Next Monday then is the time the Official Download website is saying then

wonder how far in advance this will get leaked?

[kennyabis]

I know I was there! I meant the stories about Axl storming off the stage after slipping and demanding an extra £10K to continue

[Lithium05]

Thats complete bullcrap. What happened is this, the stage was a mess after Cradle of Filth got bottled earlier. Axl had injured his back at a show in Europe earlier in the week, and was in fact advised by a doctor to take it easy and perhaps consider not even doing the show. Anyway the did the show, but as previously mentioned the stage was soaked after Cradle and Axl slipt 3 times on stage, the third time he nearly fell over completely, at which point he went backstage and asked for the stage to be cleaned up and some carpet put down, he also changed his shoes for a pair with better grip and then went back onstage.

Edited February 25, 2009 by Lithium05

[kennyabis]

I thought all this GNR talk might draw you out of hiding, how goes it?!

I remember hearing that now, couldnt remember what the explaination was for the few minutes absense.

I know you feel differently but for me GNR just aint GNR without the originals