FLEETWOOD MAC not doing Glastonbury 2015.

[Badlands]

I thought they'd be at stadiums not arenas. Was hoping they were coming up to SJP.

Can't see them playing after such an outright denial. Far more likely they'll do IOW or BST.

[Stu H]

I thought they'd be at stadiums not arenas. Was hoping they were coming up to SJP.

Can't see them playing after such an outright denial. Far more likely they'll do IOW or BST.

I had Louise Mensch, wife of Metallica manager say they were 100% NOT playing, on Twitter, only a few weeks before they were announced. Because what else was she going to say?!

Frankly, I wouldn't believe much of what comes out of the music industry's mouth.

The PR machine is rolling along as always.

I think I might go to the London O2 and Glasgow dates, if they're £50.

[The Nal]

http://sonisphere.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-metallica-headlining-together-for-the-first-time-ever-in-the-uk/

Published on December 2nd, 2013

Iron Maiden and Metallica, the two biggest metal bands on the planet, will make history this summer when they co-headline the Sonisphere Festival in Knebworth, the very first time both bands have appeared together on a British bill, and the ONLY CONCERTS EITHER BAND WILL PLAY IN THE UK IN 2014.

Edited November 10, 2014 by The Nal

[dentalplan]

"No. We're not playing."

If Mick said that then I could imagine them going back on it. However he didn't, he said this:

"But one of the things that I'd like to clear up, we're not playing Glastonbury. And a lot of folks think that we are, so loud and clear from Fleetwood Mac, we love Glastonbury and all the surrounding history of such a lovely festival, but we're not playing it, and a lot of people that I meet are totally buying tickets for what will be a great show in any case, certainly without Fleetwood Mac, I know that. They always have a great headliner but it won't be us. So, no bad faith for Glastonbury because it's an incredible festival I don't want people thinking that we are playing it, but we are coming next summer."

[Stu H]

Mick Fleetwood, as much as I love him, can't remember how many times he has been bankrupt.

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

Take all of this with a huge pinch of white powder. (SALT, obviously)

[neil999]

"No. We're not playing."

If Mick said that then I could imagine them going back on it. However he didn't, he said this:

"But one of the things that I'd like to clear up, we're not playing Glastonbury. And a lot of folks think that we are, so loud and clear from Fleetwood Mac, we love Glastonbury and all the surrounding history of such a lovely festival, but we're not playing it, and a lot of people that I meet are totally buying tickets for what will be a great show in any case, certainly without Fleetwood Mac, I know that. They always have a great headliner but it won't be us. So, no bad faith for Glastonbury because it's an incredible festival I don't want people thinking that we are playing it, but we are coming next summer."

thats my thoughts, hes gone right over the top

[Badlands]

Ok, away from managers and promoters, has any other band had a senior member that has denied a performance so vehemently only to do an about turn?

If you’re a Mac fan with a ticket for Glastonbury who buys a ticket for the tour on the basis you’re not seeing them at Pilton, you’d be fairly entitled to be pissed off if they turn around and changed their mind.

I’d prefer them to Muse or Biffy any day by the way.

[Stu H]

I absolutely believe they are currently not booked/playing.

But if they're offered Hyde Park and then Glastonbury becomes a possibility, which will add another X hundred thousand onto whatever they're making, then perhaps it would come up.

Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies....

[JoeyT]

Shit man honestly thought these were nailed on.

[Lizzim]

I think I might go to the London O2 and Glasgow dates, if they're £50.

Stu, the £50 seats will be in the rafters - seriously scary if you have a problem with heights and miles away from stage. Well Glasgow is anyway and I guess the O2 will be worse.

[Gucci Piggy]

I sat in the cheap seats at the O2 for Muse in 2012 and it was fine. Had a great view. Unless you don't like heights or have poor eye sight I doubt it'd be a problem.

In before someone cracks out the "Would've probably been better if you couldn't see or hear them !!" banter.

[russycarps]

I sat in the cheap seats at the O2 for Muse in 2012 and it was fine. Had a great view. Unless you don't like heights or have poor eye sight I doubt it'd be a problem.

In before someone cracks out the "Would've probably been better if you couldn't see or hear them !!" banter.

Yep I saw leonard cohen up in the top tier and it was still very much enjoyable. Sound and vision was fine.

I think the o2 in london is actually pretty good really.

[Lizzim]

Just me that is scared of heights then. :-(

[Stu H]

Stu, the £50 seats will be in the rafters - seriously scary if you have a problem with heights and miles away from stage. Well Glasgow is anyway and I guess the O2 will be worse.

I don't mind the top tier of the O2 too much. Prefer level 1 for seated gigs, I'll wait and see what the price is on those.

I also have a sneaky way of happily getting into Level 1 with a Level 4 ticket at the O2, I think I've mentioned it on here but that secret stays with me!

I can also get from the seats at the top of Wembley Arena to the floor section with absolutely no trouble. It involves 2 pints of lager and a wife (imaginary or otherwise). It's all about the blag!

[neil999]

I don't mind the top tier of the O2 too much. Prefer level 1 for seated gigs, I'll wait and see what the price is on those.

I also have a sneaky way of happily getting into Level 1 with a Level 4 ticket at the O2, I think I've mentioned it on here but that secret stays with me!

I can also get from the seats at the top of Wembley Arena to the floor section with absolutely no trouble. It involves 2 pints of lager and a wife (imaginary or otherwise). It's all about the blag!

hmm...i dont want to sound liek a git, but couldnt that be pretty dangerous if lots of people did that??

[Lubic]

Whey Leeds date is the day after Glasto - let the music continue!

Very pricey though - don't fancy being right at the back, although at Leeds the seats aren't as far away as Manc/O2.

[stuartbert two hats]

hmm...i dont want to sound liek a git, but couldnt that be pretty dangerous if lots of people did that??

Everything would be pretty dangerous if enough people did it.

[neil999]

Everything would be pretty dangerous if enough people did it.

trying on hats?

[stuartbert two hats]

trying on hats?

Why do you think I only wear two?

[Festival Liam]

Can FM do BST same weekend as Swifto? Don't they do different headliners different weekends?

Why else would they leave a Glastonbury hole?

[Matt42]

I have no comment about this really, this could end up either way.

With those dates, they are probably doing BST or they've specifically chosen not to do glastonbury due to their own personal reasons. This isn't a money thing...

Edited November 10, 2014 by Matt42

[dentalplan]

I have no comment about this really, this could end up either way.

With those dates, they are probably doing BST or they've specifically chosen not to do glastonbury due to their own personal reasons. This isn't a money thing...

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[neil999]

I have no comment about this really, this could end up either way.

With those dates, they are probably doing BST or they've specifically chosen not to do glastonbury due to their own personal reasons. This isn't a money thing...

erm...was that not a comment on it then?!

i think £££ has everything to do with it...

[Matt42]

erm...was that not a comment on it then?!

i think £££ has everything to do with it...

If they've chosen BST over Glastonbury then yes

if they just aren't playing Glastonbury with those dates, then it probably means they don't want to play.

[russycarps]

I have no comment about this really, this could end up either way.

With those dates, they are probably doing BST or they've specifically chosen not to do glastonbury due to their own personal reasons. This isn't a money thing...

Thank you for clarifying the position.