Who is the 3rd headliner likely to be?

[kaosmark2]

And I don't think anyone cares that they haven't either. That'd be a worse reason to use than The Black Album quite comfortably

[jump]

And I don't think anyone cares that they haven't either. That'd be a worse reason to use than The Black Album quite comfortably

Yes, but they are only single event things. He hasn't done a fest then tour a arena tour. So if you didn't buy a day ticket at least, you weren't seeing it.

[Mouseboy11]

WHOOOOOOOOOOSH!

What?

What was that?

Oh, that was the point sailing over Gazza's head.

[Lithium05]

almost every option has been covered... i mean even aerosmith with suggested ages ago

[Duw13]

Actually, if you objectively analyse their contribution to music, then yes, they are shit.

Saying 'matter of opinion' or 'personal preference' all the time when it comes to music is boring and pointless. Pop-punk is an unimaginative, lowest-dominator, cheesy style of music, and Green Day just exemplify that.

Linkin Park weren't the first band to mix rap with metal, or synths with metal, or even the best at it. They're a popular rehash of lots that went before, and they can't even play their songs live.

Does that stop people liking either of those bands? No, and it shouldn't, but I will continue to call shit bands shit. Or is that only allowed when you dislike them?

I suspect it'll be someone who we've mentioned in passing but assumed it won't be for some reason. None of the frequently referenced options seem likely.

[thetime]

The fact is, though you may dislike them, bands like Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The Fratellis, The Vaccines etc. have found a way, all by themselves, to appeal to the masses in the same way that the likes of Minaj, Bieber and 1D require whole teams of PR people to do.

Edited February 25, 2013 by thetime

[Mouseboy11]

What a terrible way to look at music, dont foo fighters have a pr team? Saying that grohl mentions nirvana in more or less every interview he does not need a pr team...just living on someone elses talents is enough.

Oh my im a bitch.

[Mouseboy11]

Virtual Festivals ‏@vf

Nine Inch Nails announce their live return with tour plans this summer through to 2014. Which festivals do you want to see them at?

[Duw13]

What a terrible way to look at music, dont foo fighters have a pr team? Saying that grohl mentions nirvana in more or less every interview he does not need a pr team...just living on someone elses talents is enough.

Oh my im a bitch.

[thetime]

Definitely, only reason I've ever paid to see the Foo Fighters was because Dave was in Nirvana

[thetime]

I was playing Devil's Advocate to a degree, personally I think that if you enjoy a song/band, you enjoy a song/band, as long as it's your own opinion and you don't just like it because all your friends do/it's in the charts/you think it makes you a gangsta or whatever, that's your own choice. To turn around and say "this band's shit because they're too formulaic and they just make music to appeal to the masses" is just as stupid an argument as to say "this band's shit because no-one's heard of them" or "this band's shit because it's indie mosher crap"

Edited February 25, 2013 by thetime

[kaosmark2]

I hate this sort of attitude- not every band has to be incredibly groundbreaking to be "objectively good". By that logic you're looking at a very, very, very small pool of bands who were any good. Everyone copies someone else to some degree. When bands experiment, it doesn't always go right, and when it does go right, then what's the harm in some bands being influenced by that and making similar music? If it was that easy to make "formulaic music that appeals to the masses", then no one would stand out. The fact is, though you may dislike them, bands like Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The Fratellis, The Vaccines etc. have found a way, all by themselves, to appeal to the masses in the same way that the likes of Minaj, Bieber and 1D require whole teams of PR people to do. That's quite an achievement, and it could be argued just as much of an achievement as being a "groundbreaking", "experimental" band, who could very well throw all sorts of shit at a wall and people'd only remember the stuff that stuck.

[atomised]

Someone who agrees that foo fighters became as big because of the Nirvana connection. So many times people have argued im wrong on that

[Asdaprice]

Nirvana are over rated, and I love them. Discuss....

The point I'm trying to make is what makes a band that aren't shit? Nirvana went big because of never mind, which is a great album, but a jaw dropping holy shit album? No. In my opinion it's like a weezer album. Quiet verse, loud chorus, popular punk (labelled grunge because of the scene). You could argue they weren't the 1st to do that style, because of the pixies who influenced them massively.

A band is great if they have great songs and can perform a great set, but never will everyone in the world agree on those things for any band.

Edited February 25, 2013 by Asdaprice

[jump]

Question I would ask would foo fighters be as big without nirvana? I think we know the answer.

[Mouseboy11]

Question I would ask would foo fighters be as big without nirvana? I think we know the answer.

Edited February 25, 2013 by Mouseboy11

[Com Truise]

Nirvana are over rated, and I love them. Discuss....

[SoLoCo]

Virtual Festivals ‏@vf

Nine Inch Nails announce their live return with tour plans this summer through to 2014. Which festivals do you want to see them at?

[Chinaski_]

Very debatable but aren't Foos bigger than Nirvana now?

[Asdaprice]

Very debatable but aren't Foos bigger than Nirvana now?

[Asdaprice]

Oh please God. Have SOAD and NIN played together ever?

[thewayiam]

Virtual Festivals ‏@vf

Nine Inch Nails announce their live return with tour plans this summer through to 2014. Which festivals do you want to see them at?

[kaosmark2]

I was playing Devil's Advocate to a degree, personally I think that if you enjoy a song/band, you enjoy a song/band, as long as it's your own opinion and you don't just like it because all your friends do/it's in the charts/you think it makes you a gangsta or whatever, that's your own choice. To turn around and say "this band's shit because they're too formulaic and they just make music to appeal to the masses" is just as stupid an argument as to say "this band's shit because no-one's heard of them" or "this band's shit because it's indie mosher crap"

[jump]

A guy has claimed they are on Biffy's day at R&L.

[Yellow_Fellow]

welcome to efests

We're all so edgy, musical is objective and nirvana are not the best

Anyway. NIN. seriously. This is great news. They should do a UK Fest. 6 years since their last, would build nice to their US shows. Subbing Biffy would be mind blowing Gaz but where's the source?