RATM

[Mr Benn]

Any chance they’ll headline?

[Hugh Jass]

None.

[maelzoid]

Go and ask that question in the R+L thread. You’ll get a more pleasing answer there.

[Mr Benn]

9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

 

Edited January 10, 2022 by Mr Benn

[Mr Benn]

9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

None.

Why not?

[Joshuwarr]

19 minutes ago, Mr Benn said:

Why not?

Headlining Reading and Leeds

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, Joshuwarr said:

Headlining Reading and Leeds

What he said.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

11 minutes ago, Joshuwarr said:

Headlining Reading and Leeds

At the moment...

[Hugh Jass]

6 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

At the moment...

You have to think that if they’re wobbling over the prospect of coming over here in August then a jaunt over in June probably isn’t going to appeal either.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

28 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

You have to think that if they’re wobbling over the prospect of coming over here in August then a jaunt over in June probably isn’t going to appeal either.

Oh, I totally agree. It's looking very much like 2023 for Zack and the Lads tour, isn't it? I found it strange how they'd not advertised the fact that they're playing Rock en Seine, Leeds and Reading when those festivals announced. If the rumours are true, I'll be disappointed, as I got a day ticket for Reading predominantly for them (as I did for 2020). I wonder if Reading and Leeds would be happy to try for a third time or chalk this one off and focus on other acts in 2023. I don't think the Rage day tickets have sold out, have they? Let's be honest, Arctic Monkeys alone have shifted those weekend tickets. 

Back to Glastonbury though, if ever there was a stage for Rage's brand of incendiary, politically-charged riffs and rhymes, it's the Pyramid. Would absolutely be one for the ages...if you're there...I doubt that they'd allow the revolution to be televised. 

[Mr Benn]

On 1/10/2022 at 10:12 PM, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

Oh, I totally agree. It's looking very much like 2023 for Zack and the Lads tour, isn't it? I found it strange how they'd not advertised the fact that they're playing Rock en Seine, Leeds and Reading when those festivals announced. If the rumours are true, I'll be disappointed, as I got a day ticket for Reading predominantly for them (as I did for 2020). I wonder if Reading and Leeds would be happy to try for a third time or chalk this one off and focus on other acts in 2023. I don't think the Rage day tickets have sold out, have they? Let's be honest, Arctic Monkeys alone have shifted those weekend tickets. 

Back to Glastonbury though, if ever there was a stage for Rage's brand of incendiary, politically-charged riffs and rhymes, it's the Pyramid. Would absolutely be one for the ages...if you're there...I doubt that they'd allow the revolution to be televised. 

What rumours? Are they pulling out of R&L?

[Mr Benn]

2 hours ago, Ddiamondd said:

They'd confirmed out of Coachella as of 10 minutes ago. So have to wait and see.

 

Oh wow. Wonder why they pulled out?

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

50 minutes ago, Mr Benn said:

Oh wow. Wonder why they pulled out?

Rumour has it they're still not comfortable with touring whilst COVID remains as prevalent. I don't think there's been any reference to cancelling any other shows on the tour other than Coachella but you have to think the whole tour is at risk. Who knows, they might just be twitchy about the earlier shows? We'll soon see...

[Mr Benn]

20 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

Rumour has it they're still not comfortable with touring whilst COVID remains as prevalent. I don't think there's been any reference to cancelling any other shows on the tour other than Coachella but you have to think the whole tour is at risk. Who knows, they might just be twitchy about the earlier shows? We'll soon see...

Or they just didn’t want to play Coachella in particular for other reasons? Have they said anywhere it’s because of COVID? 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

5 minutes ago, Mr Benn said:

Or they just didn’t want to play Coachella in particular for other reasons? Have they said anywhere it’s because of COVID? 

That's a fair point. I can't specifically recall anything to that effect, there's been a lot said about it, I think the rumours link the dropout due to COVID concerns, but that maybe due to their previous comment along the lines of not touring until being confident it would be safe for their fans. Maybe April is just too close for comfort?

[Mr Benn]

7 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

That's a fair point. I can't specifically recall anything to that effect, there's been a lot said about it, I think the rumours link the dropout due to COVID concerns, but that maybe due to their previous comment along the lines of not touring until being confident it would be safe for their fans. Maybe April is just too close for comfort?

Could be for a number of reasons I guess 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Just now, Mr Benn said:

Could be for a number of reasons I guess 

Yeah, time will tell...

[Tommy101]

Imagine being pumped having a ticket that you were expecting to include RATM then Harry Styles filling the slot. It's the Rage knocking X factor winners off the Christmas number one slot coming round full circle. 

[found home in 2009]

Considering their politics they seem perfect for the festival. Seems like Glasto have became more open to metal acts recently with Metallica playing and the Hell stage having lots of heavier acts.

[maelzoid]

They have played before back in '94. They would make a fantastic headliner, but I do think Download will try very hard to get them, as they have been struggling for fresh headliners over the last few years, with lots of frequent repeats.

[BenG92]

19 hours ago, Mr Benn said:

Or they just didn’t want to play Coachella in particular for other reasons? Have they said anywhere it’s because of COVID? 

They were already booked for the cancelled 2020 festival, which was announced just as Covid was really kicking off. 

[lighthouse]

On 1/11/2022 at 6:43 PM, foofajter said:

They will headline Download in June 2023 (if 2022 tour happens), but Glastonbury, no way

They will probably play the US in 2023.

[Brave Sir Robin]

I'm fairly sure they'd approve

 

[balthazarstarbuck]

47 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

I'm fairly sure they'd approve

 

Still got it. Hoping they’ll be back at the glade in a few months!

[Crazyfool01]

6 minutes ago, balthazarstarbuck said:

Still got it. Hoping they’ll be back at the glade in a few months!

See you there … Sunday lunchtime a festival staple for me 🙂