Download 2023

[BenG92]

1 hour ago, Aech2ElectricBoogaloo said:

Andy Copping still stuck ten years in the past, Brendon Urie has about five fans left.

The arena tour isn't doing that bad at all - but yeah, it's way too late for Download now, much like Paramore, they're pop bands.

[not worthy]

Has anyone any Oxfam volunteer experience at Download? What roles they cover and what shift patterns ?

any and all information appreciated including what the oxfield is like and how close parking is to it.

Thanks 

[Metalredhead]

Got tickets a while ago as it was 4 day festival but really disappointed in the bands announced so far and Metallica for 2 days when they could have booked another big band SOAD just lazy. Even with probably another 60 bands left to announce I'm already thinking of selling my tickets and my 20 year old son was also really annoyed with the lineup he wrote his list of bands he would love to see and it was a big list, only 2 are going to download. They could have done so much better. 

[Andre91]

11 minutes ago, Metalredhead said:

Got tickets a while ago as it was 4 day festival but really disappointed in the bands announced so far and Metallica for 2 days when they could have booked another big band SOAD just lazy. Even with probably another 60 bands left to announce I'm already thinking of selling my tickets and my 20 year old son was also really annoyed with the lineup he wrote his list of bands he would love to see and it was a big list, only 2 are going to download. They could have done so much better. 

We’re only getting the fourth day because Metallica wanted to play two days. 

[Metalredhead]

23 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

We’re only getting the fourth day because Metallica wanted to play two days. 

There's me thinking the organisers had a back bone and some imagination, if only. 

[Spiral_Low]

1 hour ago, Metalredhead said:

Got tickets a while ago as it was 4 day festival but really disappointed in the bands announced so far and Metallica for 2 days when they could have booked another big band SOAD just lazy. Even with probably another 60 bands left to announce I'm already thinking of selling my tickets and my 20 year old son was also really annoyed with the lineup he wrote his list of bands he would love to see and it was a big list, only 2 are going to download. They could have done so much better. 

SOAD aren't touring Europe next year. 

[BenG92]

1 hour ago, Metalredhead said:

There's me thinking the organisers had a back bone and some imagination, if only. 

The organisers want to make money, and Metallica will make more profit for them than any other band aside from AC/DC - who aren't touring. If Metallica say they'll do two nights? You give them two nights.

Serj literally said he doesn't want to tour. That Vegas show will be the biggest phone-in in their history. Why people want SOAD in that state I will never understand. 

[Metalredhead]

Might just sell up I've already got tickets for Alter Bridge in December, trivium in January, gojira in February and just seen opeth who put on a great show

[mr_vicarious]

I'm considering selling my ticket too. 4 nights of bands and being the anniversary made me buy a ticket before the announcement. It's nearly all just the radio friendly pop leaning crap that gets played on Kerrang. Waiting for Avril Lavigne to be announced next!

 

  

[BenG92]

God damn Tool fans are insufferable. 

[FeverDream]

6 hours ago, mr_vicarious said:

I'm considering selling my ticket too. 4 nights of bands and being the anniversary made me buy a ticket before the announcement. It's nearly all just the radio friendly pop leaning crap that gets played on Kerrang. Waiting for Avril Lavigne to be announced next!

 

  

Ah yes Kerrang. That radio station known for playing pop music and the UK Top 40 every Sunday!

Edited November 21, 2022 by FeverDream

[BenG92]

Give us some proper headliners like Ozzy, GNR and SOAD, not that shite they play on Kerrang radio!

Also on Kerrang radio today:

Edited November 21, 2022 by BenG92

[Spiral_Low]

7 hours ago, mr_vicarious said:

I'm considering selling my ticket too. 4 nights of bands and being the anniversary made me buy a ticket before the announcement. It's nearly all just the radio friendly pop leaning crap that gets played on Kerrang. Waiting for Avril Lavigne to be announced next!

 

  

Pointless trolling. 

[Metalredhead]

8 hours ago, mr_vicarious said:

I'm considering selling my ticket too. 4 nights of bands and being the anniversary made me buy a ticket before the announcement. It's nearly all just the radio friendly pop leaning crap that gets played on Kerrang. Waiting for Avril Lavigne to be announced next!

 

  Totally agree with you just think I will keep going to individual gigs at least I will see bands I like

 

[TKOCF]

9 hours ago, mr_vicarious said:

I'm considering selling my ticket too. 4 nights of bands and being the anniversary made me buy a ticket before the announcement. It's nearly all just the radio friendly pop leaning crap that gets played on Kerrang. Waiting for Avril Lavigne to be announced next!

 

  

She’d go down an absolute storm. That is a good thing.

[lexiins]

have just seen Pantera have announced a European tour, with space on the days of Download.

You consider we could have them at Download?

[Spiral_Low]

25 minutes ago, lexiins said:

have just seen Pantera have announced a European tour, with space on the days of Download.

You consider we could have them at Download?

The leakers on the forums said they were originally booked but dropped out. Though maybe this info has changed I haven't been on there for awhile. 

[Metalredhead]

Ozzy is on tour at the same as download could be the first chance for the younger generation to see him and also the last chance. Another download missed chance. 

[49Lawson]

1 hour ago, lexiins said:

have just seen Pantera have announced a European tour, with space on the days of Download.

You consider we could have them at Download?

Very odd as they’ve announced some dates but missed out others that they’ve already been announced for. Looking at those dates they could potentially be in the mix for the Thursday or Friday before heading to Sweden on the Saturday 

[BenG92]

21 minutes ago, Metalredhead said:

Ozzy is on tour at the same as download could be the first chance for the younger generation to see him and also the last chance. Another download missed chance. 

That tour is the whole reason he would never have been booked in the first place and it'll be a miracle if it goes ahead.

So so far, you want a band who's singer has no interest in touring and a singer who can barely stand up. Anyone else on the "missed opportunity" list? 

[justanothername]

28 minutes ago, Metalredhead said:

Ozzy is on tour at the same as download could be the first chance for the younger generation to see him and also the last chance. Another download missed chance. 

Given how well the current line up has gone down with younger audiences I doubt they care.

Edited November 22, 2022 by justanothername

[DomDom1984]

I'm not sure booking what would surely be the most risky booking they could EVER make would ever be the right way to go tbh

[GlitterTea]

Does anyone know if there'll be day tickets available for the Thursday at all?
I'm hoping to get a day ticket for 1 of the Metallica days, I'm kinda thinking Thursday might be easier to get but maybe have more oldies in the set?

I think this years lineup looks mega 🤩I can't manage the full weekend this year but would if I could!

[FeverDream]

4 hours ago, Metalredhead said:

Ozzy is on tour at the same as download could be the first chance for the younger generation to see him and also the last chance. Another download missed chance. 

Ozzy is a liability given his health. Ain’t a chance any festival is going near him.

[Andre91]

Ozzy could count himself lucky to be alive next year, let alone touring. He isn’t touring ever again.