The Final Headliner

[the wonderwhy]

Metallica technically last played before death magnetic and only showcased a few of those. If they played there'd be more of that plus potentially new material they're writing. However I don't think it's them.

Rage on the other hand will be playing the 2008 show all over again.

It is a toughie this year, but I wouldn't discount bands not being in Europe as a huge reason, it's only another flight and if they get paid enough and want to do it then I'm sure a band would.

[thewayiam]

I don't believe blur have left that gap in a world tour for no reason. Out of all the bands mentioned their the only one touring in europe at the time.

Just because someone said blur are not doing uk dates could mean that that source is good at keeping secrets.

Just like all the signs that soad were playing, I think all the signs are that blur are.

[Lithium05]

I have a few mates

[the wonderwhy]

This is one of those, you just don't expect them and their large gap is too much of a co-incidence. I have a few mates who would sell an arm (not literally haha) for Blur but I'll see them within the next two months so I don't care much, and if what's been talked about on here came true for that day, if the NME stage wasn't great or the other stages didn't have enough, I could see it being the top two I like and then maybe one in the middle and bottom.

Edited February 28, 2013 by MattDavies__

[thewayiam]

from when metallica started playing R&L which I recall from 1997? They either had their album coming out within 3 months after it or 2 months before it. This happened for 1997, 03 and 08's album releases.

[thetime]

from when metallica started playing R&L which I recall from 1997? They either had their album coming out within 3 months after it or 2 months before it. This happened for 1997, 03 and 08's album releases.

[GRichards23]

Think - Black Sabbath

Want - Green Day. Would be amazing to see them twice in one year.

[the wonderwhy]

from when metallica started playing R&L which I recall from 1997? They either had their album coming out within 3 months after it or 2 months before it. This happened for 1997, 03 and 08's album releases.

[dart]

Think Rage

Want Blur

[Asdaprice]

Not being in Europe is a stronger argument than 'System said it was a heavy band' is, which is all we're going on at the moment. When was the last time a (non-British) band headlined R&L on a Euro exclusive?

Think its more of a bookers thing. I don't think R&L tend to book headline acts that haven't had anything new since the last time they played, and when they do it tends to be for a reform or whatever, which obviously doesn't apply to Rage & Metallica.

Edited February 28, 2013 by Asdaprice

[Hucksy]

Think - Sabbath

Want - Rage

I just think that Sabbath was the first BIG rumour we got about headlining, and surely them being in talks is strong enough evidence than for any of the other bands? Can see it being like The Cure last year. People originally thought it was going to be them, then were half ruled out, then got put at TBC a couple days/weeks (not really sure which) before the announcement. Also links in with a sort of band SOAD would be persuaded to sub for.

Also Green Day, still think that the Emirates show rules them out, when was the last time a headliner played a big outdoor show in England the same summer? (Genuine question, feel free to answer). Also doubt they'd book them to headline when a hand-full of people got to see them at Reading last year?

[thetime]

Also Green Day, still think that the Emirates show rules them out, when was the last time a headliner played a big outdoor show in England the same summer? (Genuine question, feel free to answer). Also doubt they'd book them to headline when a hand-full of people got to see them at Reading last year?

[Hucksy]

Its a new booker so maybe a new booking policy.

[Asdaprice]

Just imagine if it was the chilis....

[thetime]

Still would of thought Melvin would maintain his policies though?

[thewayiam]

Yup, think I remember someone mentioning this (might have been you) which is why I included it in my reasoning.

[thetime]

This is why thetime should take note as since a band has been playing a festival they have done this since 1997, that's around a 17 year period including 3 appearances.

[Asdaprice]

This is why thetime should take note as since a band has been playing a festival they have done this since 1997, that's around a 17 year period including 3 appearances.

I don't think I need to explain the need to think or research it, I think not to think or research it is the issue.

I have indeed mentioned it before. So R&L was Metallica's 1st stop after Death Magnetic. Only thing going for it is that Sonisphere and Werchter in 09 got 4 songs off of it and R&L only got 2 but is is really worth a headline spot just to showcase a normal set plus 2 others?

Edited February 28, 2013 by Asdaprice

[the wonderwhy]

Yeah, the 'outdoor show' thing is going to be a festival policy rather than a booker thing.

[mrtourette]

I don't think I need to explain the need to think or research it, I think not to think or research it is the issue.

Edited February 28, 2013 by mrtourette

[Asdaprice]

Yeah, the 'outdoor show' thing is going to be a festival policy rather than a booker thing.

[the wonderwhy]

Festival policy could change, anything can change, readings changing this year.

[MONTHEBIFF2013]

Whats to stop Green Day from going back to America for 6 weeks then returning for Reading?

[mrtourette]

Yup, just pointing out its not likely to be a decision made solely by the new booker.

The main thing ruling Green Day out is they're not gonna sit around on Bilbao beach for 6 weeks (I'm assuming that's a better option than sitting in Reading town centre for 6 weeks).

[mrtourette]

Whats to stop Green Day from going back to America for 6 weeks then returning for Reading?