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[SomeDay]

For me its only Limp Bizkit, saw them at Soni last year, and it was awesomee, I'll definitely be watching them this year to hear Break Stuff again .

[henduil]

Arcade Fire  - amazing
The Libertines - pants
Dizzee Rascal - ok, but only for the hits
The Cribs - not bad. was a while ago though.
The Maccabees - great. seen them loads of times and each time was a blast
Mystery Jets  - they are alright. better in the early days
The Futureheads - not for a while but always good
Serj Tankian - he was good. but sound wasnt great on main stage


Blink 182  - tbh i don't really remember them but remember linkin park being amazing after them
We Are Scientists - ok
Foals - very good.

Queens of the Stone Age -  worth a watch but never really been my thing and they never blow me away
Biffy Clyro - totally loved them in 2003. Then they were ok last times i saw them. Looking forward to this one though as havent seen them in a while
Lostprophets  - fed up of them. seen them too many times and never been interested
Billy Talent - saw them at GIAN and they were awesome.

[robsadler]

i have seen....
the arcade fire - one of my favourite live bands in the world ever.  brilliant.  not 100% sure they can pull of headlining R&L though.  will be interesting.
the cribs - always excellent, full of energy.
the gaslight anthem - saw them in the lock up 2 years ago and nme last year.  brilliant band and good live.  brian fallon is very charismatic and likeable.  got a copy of their new album which is brilliant too.
the futureheads - ok.  decent enough live middle of the day band, will get the crowd going.
frank turner - meh, he has one or two songs i really like.  there are a lot of punk singers doing folky/acoustic stuff at the moment.  if they hadn't this background they wouldn't be so big.  give him a listen though, you might like him.
blink 182 - saw them at reading in 2000.  they were very good.  entertaining.  the best bits were when they were chatting between songs.  hopefully they will play a lot of older stuff as i wasn't so fussed on stuff after enema of the state.
weezer - seen them quite a few times.  hopefully they play most of blue and a fair sprinkling of pinkerton too.  always good and massively popular with a lot of the R&L crowd.
limp bizkit - again saw them at reading 2000.  they should be fun!
klaxons - saw them a few years back and they were surprisingly very good!  shame they clash with blink 182!
we are scientists - not a huge fan but they are pretty good live.  if nothing else is on i will see them.  i'd rather cut of my testes than watch paramore!
queens of the stone age - seen these a few times.  they're pretty good although im not a massive fan.
biffy clyro - well....they're biffy clyro.  they seem to play every single day of their lives!  i'm not fussed on all of their stuff but they have a few good songs.  decent live.
lost prophets - well..... hailing from cardiff myself i used to love them and have seen them a fair few times.  haven't really liked their music since fake sound of progress got remastered and reissued though!  they are good live though and if there is not much on i'll definitely watch them.
nofx - not really my bag but very good live.  really get the crowd going!  massive punk bands like them, less than jake and dropkick murphy's seem to handle a massive crowd extremely well and get people going who wouldn't usually listen to them in a million years and are perfectly suited for this slot!

hope that helps....

[systm]

Gogol Brodello: twice, amazing band, lots of energy, it's just incredible to see.
billy Talent: Played like on a DVD, not very good.
Arcade Fire: Awesome. Easily one of the top 5 performances i've seen.
The Futureheads: They were really bad.
Enter Shikari: Really bad too.
Klaxons: They were awesome. Incredible energy. A real blast.

[Scoobyben]

Paramore - underwhelming

QOTSA - absolutely amazing when i saw them at their own gig

Biffy Clyro - awesome before puzzle came out, then got worse when they started setlists with only one or two old songs on

Lostprophets - the older songs are amazing live, shame the new stuff isnt as gd

Gogol Bordello - first gig I ever wnet to, great live band, really fun

Billy Talent - Amazing every time I've seen em

[Vieuphoria]

Queens Of The Stone Age - Very good band, and always wanted to see them. Finally got to see them at Reading 2008 and they were a bit of a disapointment. This was way more disapointing as i know they are a f**king great live act. They'll definatly be better this year.

Dizzee Rascal - Got dragged to see the Lily Allen/Dizzee Rascal co-tour at the o2 Arena. Lily was dreadful, but Dizzee put on a hell of a show. Very very good live act, with a superb live band.

Pendulum - Saw them at Reading 2008. Were dreadful, and attract morons to the crowd. Should free AF up from the morons which is good

Enter Shikari - Saw them in 2007 i think. They were average, not a great band at all. Totally out-done by the support act, Hundred Reasons. ES were average live when i saw them.

We Are Scientists - Saw them in 2008 on their secret set on the BBC Int. stage. We very good, catchy songs and good live. But it was an acoustic set so i have no idea if they are good live normally. They seem to have an arrogant twist to them.

[mallett]

biffy clyro - saw them for the first time last year, and they are one of my facvourite bands. i thought they were good, but a few more older tracks would be cool.

lost prophets - saw them in 2008, were poor the sound was dreadful though, and that didnt help.

gaslight anthem - i guess im fortunate to have seen these while they were still relatively small. they were incredible, really, really good.

enter shikari - one of the first gigs i went too, and i really enjoyed it.

frank turner - seen him twice now, and both times he was excellent. he has a real down to earth attitude, and comes across really well.

you me at six - were dreadful. sang out of time, guitars were quiet, really, really bad.

edit

big pink - just realised id seen these, proves how forgettable thet are. they were alright however.

Edited by mallett, 24 April 2010 - 03:27 PM.

[darth haggis]

The Big Pink
Young Guns
Billy Talent
Gogol Bordello
Lostprophets
Biffy Clyro
QotSA
LCD Soundsystem

Frank Turner
Serj Tankian
Crystal Castles
Enter Shikari
The Futureheads
The Maccabees
Arcade Fire

Band of Horses
Foals
We Are Scientists
Klaxons
All Time Low
YM@6
Paramore


Plenty here that i'd happily see again, including Futureheads, Maccabees, QotSA, Enter Shikari and Biffy

[1karim]

Pendulum - saw them at leeds uni before their 2nd album and they were very very good.

The Cribs - always a great atmosphere and a good live band.

Dizzee Rascal - was fun on the mainstage a couple of years ago.

Arcade Fire - very good.

You me at six - not my cup of tea

Paramore - not bad, if you like their music youll like them.

Klaxons - very good

Billy Talent - awesome

Lostprophets - saw them on mainstage in 2007 and they put on a great show

Biffy Clyro - Good

Queens of the Stone Age - werent very good a couple of years ago, but everyone has an off day, they should be amazing!

[_rachelbon]

arcade fire - amazing, can't even describe what the experience is like.. they are incredible live.

dizzee rascal - good

the cribs - when they're good, they are really good but you can tell when they can't really be arsed.  they'll be good at leeds.

blink 182 - they're not that good live and are probably worse now that tom has got this annoying whiny singing voice. but they're my favourite band so i'll be pished and singing along to every song.. if you're not a big fan i think you'd be disappointed though.

motion city soundtrack - seen them supporting blink years ago, if i remember right they were good.

queens of the stoneage - always good

bify clyro - they seem good enough live but i'm not really a fan, they're overrated.

enter shikari - love them, i love their live sets.

frank turner - good.

we are scientists - good.

Edited by _rachelbon, 24 April 2010 - 01:27 PM.

[tori1607]

QOTSA- really good
Biffy Clyro-excellent
Lostprophets- ok
Billy Talent- AMAZING everytime i see them !
Young guns- meh
Arcade fire-excellent
the cribs-good
the futureheads- good
ym@6- good
all time low-good
klaxons- good
We are scientsts- great live band and very funny

[Dan R]

The Futureheads - Nothing groundbreaking but I had fun seeing them

The Maccabees - Walked into their set without knowing anything about them and thought they were great. Definately going to be seeing them come August

Pendulum - If you ignore the music snobs, they are a good live band. always absolutely full of energy, and put on a good show

Limp Bizkit - Download 09, unreal! Highlight of the weekend, so f**king good!

Biffy Clyro - Seen them a few times, always play well and are a good listen

Guns N' Roses - Shockingly bad in 06. Axl turned up an hour and a half late so he could have a roast dinner, had a temper tantrum onstage, then walked of early. Major disappointment and there's not a hope in hell I'll be ending the festival with them

[Mamba311]

Guns N Roses - at Download a few years ago.  First few songs were great and then Axl had a strop.
QOTSA - can be great, but were dull last time at Reading.
Biffy Clyro - at many festivals over the last 10 years.  Always good.
Lostprophets - from small clubs to headlining Download.  Good fun these days.
NOFX - always great.
Gogol Bordello - not really my cup of tea.
Billy Talent - Good musically.  Don't like the singer.

Arcade Fire - forgettable.
Dizzee Rascal - good festival act.
Gaslight Anthem - great with Springsteen last year.  Looking forward to seeing them again this summer.
The Futureheads - not for years.  Not my thing.
Pendulum - alright if you're in the mood.
Enter Shikari - no thanks.
Frank Turner - s'alright.

Blink 182 - messy, but good fun.
Paramore - Pretty great.
Weezer - was mildly disappointed last time.
Limp Bizkit -saw them back in the day and twice last summer.  As good as ever and great fun.
Thrice - s'alright.
We Are Scientists - Better than I expected last year.

Didn't realise it was that many!

[wheres the mudfight]

Blink 182 - good fun sing along
Libertines - love the band but was a bit underwhelmed live
Pendulum - great in 2008
Gaslight Anthem - Highlight of last year, awesome.
QOTSA - Meh
NOFX - Awesome, even better if you're drunk off your face and fat mike doesn't make you drink piss.
Billy Talent - great and seem to get better each time.
Paramore - meh
We are scientists - really good
Frank turner - good but a bit too much in a big tent, would be awesome headlining the FR stage.
Serj Tankian - good on the main stage a few years ago
Biffy Clyro - Good but I kinda drifted away
Lostprophets - meh
Modest Mouse - great band, lacked a little live.
futureheads - good fun even though I'm not a big fan
Mystery Jets - had one good song
LCD soundsystem - cool as f**k
Dizzee Rascal - gets the crowd going, good stuff

[sjp_121]

Only seen Dizzee... and I felt like shit on the day.
If I was more in the mood, woulda been an incredible show, really puts energy into everything he does.
Support Acts were awful though.

[Azzy G]

guns n roses - saw them do a download warm up gig at hammersmith, dispite coming on at 11pm and not finishing until around 2.30am, they were amazing, its not the original line up, no slash :/ but ive been a guns fan since childhood, and so i just appreciated the music being played live, they are pretty damn good  

queens of the stone age - seen them twice before, supporting foos at hyde park in 06, they were decent, and again in 08 at reading before rage, they were amazing, cant wait to see them again

biffy clyro - seen them three times, reading 07, supporting linkin park and at reading 08 again, great all three times, altho recent setlists have lacked stuff other than puzzle tracks

lostprophets - seen them probably 7 or 8 times, ive lost count, they were better in 2007 on the mainstage and when i saw them at their own gig in 07 too, always get the crowd going and always put on a good show, werent that amazing in the tent last year but still realy good, still dont think theyl be able to top their 07 mainstage performance

billy talent - reading mainstage in 07, really good and worth seeing, looking forward to them

dizzee rascal - seen him 3 times before, really great live, and hes got a lot of presence and charisma, knows how to work a crowd and appeals to a lot of people, so itl be a good dance and laugh

mystery jets - absolute w*nk, avoid them, saw them by accident not sure where and left to do something more interesting

futureheads - foos support act at wembley stadium, found them boring and repetitive, the crowd seemed to be enjoying them, but they werent for me

paramore - only seen them once before opening the mainstage in 2007, just for hayley williams but they are really good live too

limp bizkit - sonisphere in 09, really got the crowd going, and reminded me of my youth and fred durst didnt come across as a dickhead, he was quite humble and respectful which i didnt expect

motion city soundtrack - saw them years ago, cant remember where, but they were a good, definately seeing them if i wake up in time

pendulum - twice before, once when they were quite unknown then again supporting linkin park and MK bowl, very good, missed them at reading 2008 to watch feeder, but they will get that tent moving, heard it was crazy last time in the tent

enter shikari - seen them maybe 5 times now??   good performances each time, everyone will be at libertines this year, im still not sure if ill see them yet

serj tankian - epic! saw him support foos at the o2, he was brilliant, im a huge system fan, so seeing him on stage with that presence was a treat, plus he performed a song with dave grohl later on, also saw him at reading 08, the sound quality was awful, really ruined his set, could barely hear him and i dont think he was too happy about it, at the moment hes touring with an orchestra, so i cant wait for this year!

anyway, thats my input! enjoy

[Ddiamondd]

Queens of the Stone Age - Love them to death, underwhelming at Reading for reasons partly out of their control (sound was a mess and wind conditions exacerbated this to no end). Still, in hindsight, better than I probably appreciated and if they're on form they will S-L-A-Y.
Gogol Bordello - Lunacy and laughter. Great great fun, and crowds love them.
LCD Soundsystem - I really didn't know them that well in 2007 (foolishly) but they're a very respectable alternative to G 'N R and this could well be the last time to see them. Murphy is a strong frontman and will work the crowd into a storm.
The Big Pink - Go a bit drunk and let the fuzz overtake you; the best way to absorb them. Seen twice and they're very inconsistent but when they hit, it pierces you. Just assume they could miss too.
New Young Pony Club - Defied expectations in a good way.

The Cribs - Saw them on the mainstage in '06 and they made it work better in the open than I would've assumed. Still, don't expect the earth but they will be great fun, bearing more semblence to a punk band with regards to intensity and speed.
The Maccabees - No idea how they are nowadays but back in the early days they were good and I expect nothing less now they've been road-tested and refined for four years.
Mystery Jets - f**king brilliant like four and a bit years ago but they have shed their party prog image and become more pop so, no clue.
The Futureheads - Do it. Go. You won't regret it. They're at least two slots too low but will be riotous fun. Tighter than a nat's snatch and a f**king worthwhile venture.
Crystal Castles - See Big Pink pretty much word for word.

Klaxons - New rave's heyday is long gone so whether they will bring the crowds like they used to (especially up against another band that a lot of people consign to the 'fun sloppy fun of youth' section of musical memory) is another matter. Without this on their side, their appeal may sap.
We Are Scientists - Glorious fun.
Foals - Surprisingly good. Annoying f**king crowd though.
Wild Beasts - Sublime. They totally nail material that could fall flat in the live arena and shouldn't be missed.

Wow, I haven't seen a lot of bands on the line-up. Solid stuff. Might actually get a ticket now.

[rexclark]

Ok, here's who I've seen and marks out of 10.

Arcade Fire 9
Libertines 7
Dizzee Rascal 8
The Cribs 9
The Futureheads 7
Frank Turner 7
Blink 182 6
Weezer 7
Cypress Hill 8
Limp Bizkit 8
We Are Scientists 7
Guns n Roses 10
Queens Of The Stone Age 9
Biffy Clyro 7
Gogol Bordello 7
LCD Soundsystem 8

[VCK]

Arcade Fire - Put on a great show, very atmospheric and ambient.
Dizzee Rascal - Yawn.
The Cribs - Again, yawn.
The Futureheads - Saw them support Foos years ago. Hardly lifechanging but still fun.

Enter Shikari - Saw about 30 seconds of them walking past the Other Stage at Glasto, can't remember much else.
Serj Tankian - Pretty decent.

We Are Scientists - Again, don't expect a breathtaking show but still good fun live.

QOTSA - Seen them twice, once they were dull, the other time they brought the f**king house down!
Biffy Clyro - Not particuarly great when I've seen them, better suited to small venues IMO.
Gogol Bordello - A good laugh.
Billy Talent - Don't know them too well but the crowd lapped them up enough in 2007.

[briddj]

I have got ... none of that American w*nk stain shit.