Lineup 2015

[mattgimmeshelter]

Sabbath were in talks I thought, maybe that was 2013 though

Definitely 2013 because I remember it was after Download.

[dentalplan]

I think it was Blur and also Green Day because of Rock en Seine. People toyed with the idea of Florence because it was pointed out how she sells pretty well and stuff but it was only really a pessimistic shout. Black Sabbath were in talks with Live Nation (who promoted their arena tour) but not necessarily ever with R+L.

[dentalplan]

Also how did I get a downvote for saying my iTunes library was mostly white males?

I know mentioning downvotes or upvotes is an invitation to downvotes (and rightly so) but not being allowed to say that is POLITICAL CORRECTNESS GONE MAD.

[Gucci Piggy]

It was definitely Green Day (and the ol' Bloc Party discussions) cause there was that "The Cure vs Green Day" poll or whatever.

[Gucci Piggy]

Also how did I get a downvote for saying my iTunes library was mostly white males?

I know mentioning downvotes or upvotes is an invitation to downvotes (and rightly so) but not being allowed to say that is POLITICAL CORRECTNESS GONE MAD.

I got a downvote in the Glastonbury section like last week for saying how I enjoyed The Cure playing Wrong Number at Leeds. People are fucking weird.

[dentalplan]

That is strange.

I get downvoted every time I say something disparaging about Franz Ferdinand. I don't actually mind them at all but I just do it because I know that someone's getting pissed off by it.

[Gucci Piggy]

Is there a secret resident Franz Ferdinand superfan?

[dentalplan]

I'd keep it a secret if I liked them too.

[2rare2die]

I got downvoted for not liking The 1975 :/

[#FreeComTruise]

I got downvoted for liking The 1975 :/

[mrtourette]

You seem to have pretty good memory of the lead up to 2012. Do you remember who else was considered to be headlining before the Cure were announced? Because I remember there was another band touted but I can't remember who.

I think it was Blur and also Green Day because of Rock en Seine. People toyed with the idea of Florence because it was pointed out how she sells pretty well and stuff but it was only really a pessimistic shout. Black Sabbath were in talks with Live Nation (who promoted their arena tour) but not necessarily ever with R+L.

Dentalplan pretty much has it nailed on, those were the names being thrown around.

[Hart Attack]

Alice In Chains please.

[mrtourette]

I can't see AIC at Reading, but what fucks me off is whenever they play Download or Soni they never play one of their own shows in the UK.

[the wonderwhy]

Blur didn't do ReS in 2012 though?

I guess they were just getting thrown around because they do every year anyway

Edited July 26, 2014 by MattDavies__

[mrtourette]

Blur didn't do ReS in 2012 though?

I guess they were just getting thrown around because they do every year anyway

I think the ReS reference was for Green Day. Blur were being mentioned as that's the year they made their big comeback.

[Mouseboy11]

I can't see AIC at Reading, but what fucks me off is whenever they play Download or Soni they never play one of their own shows in the UK.

They did a UK tour last November.

[mrtourette]

They did a UK tour last November.

Really? Fuck.

[Mouseboy11]

Really? Fuck.

Yup, these were the dates. I was going to go but I really loved Layne's voice and as good as the other guy they have is he just doesn't do it for me. Seems a bit too overproduced and not as raw.

Nov 9 – London Alexandra Palace – London, UK

Nov 10 – Leeds 02 Academy – Leeds, UK

Nov 11 – Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK

Nov 13 – Birmingham 02 Academy – Birmingham, UK

Nov 14 – Glasgow 02 Academy – Glasgow, UK

Nov 15 – Newport Centre – Newport, UK

[TenInchToenaiIs]

I seem to remember blur were no longer a rumour the night after the brits or some other awards show. No idea why I remember this

[dentalplan]

I think AiC are one of the few bands who have managed to replace an iconic vocalist and still go on to make good music.

[Mouseboy11]

I think AiC are one of the few bands who have managed to replace an iconic vocalist and still go on to make good music.

I agree, the new music is still good. Layne really was brilliant though, one of the best vocalists ever for me.

[Ipayne]

Have to agree with Layne being one of the best ever vocalists. Seen AiC twice now though with William and they're still great, as good as it would have been to see Layne with them I still definitely recommend going to see them. Jerry Cantrell also has a great voice in his own way, really compliments Will and Layne's as well as also being an incredible guitar player

[Ipayne]

May I add that Dirt is one of the greatest rock albums of the 90's imo.

[Gucci Piggy]

Timeless.

[mrtourette]

I think Jerry Cantrell's vocals and guitar were always under-appreciated and were just as important to their sound as Lane's vocals. Will Duvall does a good job of replicating Lane's vocals, I doubt they'd have been able to adequately replace Jerry.