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[Leocadius]

I just read over at another forum that Rage won't play Reading again. Is this true? I sure to Christ hope not.

[Dan R]

Well they're not gonna play for a long time anyway
But that's mainly cos they headlined 2 years ago and doesn't seem too inclined to tour much
Otherwise I can't seem to think of any reason why wouldn't play Reading again, they got a great reception and have played a fair few times before
Although they seemed to be loving playing live at Rage Factor and Download so they may be touring again soon
Just don't expect them anytime soon

Edited by Dan R, 06 September 2010 - 11:11 PM.

[rbranigan]

Headliners rarely repeat themselves within a 5year period, if at all (metallica 1997/2003/2008, foo fighters 2002/2005, blur 1999/2003, RHCP 1994/1999/2007, GnR 2002/2010, Rage 1996/2008, Smashing Pumpkins 1995/2007, Pixies 1990/2005, New Order 1989/1993)

[Vieuphoria]

don't see the need for them to? The reunion is over, they won't get the same sized crowd as they did in 2008. If they record new material i will open them back with open arms... if not then back down the lineup please.

That goes for you too Pixies unfortunatly

[Lithium05]

I believe they're planning on starting work on a new album some time next year.

[jump]

Lithium05, on 07 September 2010 - 12:50 AM, said:

I believe they're planning on starting work on a new album some time next year.

I remember them saying that they got inspired by the whole rage factor thing, makes me wonder if they would of made a new album if that didn't happen.

[lharris92]

rage wont be back for a while... besides they said they weren't looking into recording new material yet, the nme were just trying to create hype off the back of their gigs this year.

[**shandy**]

I don't really think Rage would have been back in the UK this year if it wasn't for the whole Christmas number one thing. I think they only agreed to download for this reason as well, that festival got real lucky.

[Dan R]

I remember them saying in an interview or somewhere, that they were really close to playing a new song at Rage Factor, but decided against it as they'd only written it that day
Maybe they'll tour when they release the show on DVD though?

[rexclark]

The last thing we need is a constant cycle of the same bands playing.

[tolywoly]

rexclark, on 07 September 2010 - 05:34 PM, said:

The last thing we need is a constant cycle of the same bands playing.

Yeah, felt T and V got pretty bad for that in the late 90s/early 00s. You could predict who was going to play on a 2 yearly cycle - Manics, Travis, Chili Peppers...

[rexclark]

tolywoly, on 07 September 2010 - 06:51 PM, said:

Yeah, felt T and V got pretty bad for that in the late 90s/early 00s. You could predict who was going to play on a 2 yearly cycle - Manics, Travis, Chili Peppers...

T was definately the worst, The Killers and Snow Patrol headlining in 07 then again in 09, ridiculous.

[cheeseisamazing]

if they get a new album out could see them headline. i mean yes its rare, but concidering they've draw a huge new fan base from the rage factor its put then in 'high demand' as such. besdies i'd like to see them do a 2hour set!

however me thinks if they do this new album and go on tour i recon sonisphere might sweep them up. as sonisphere is essentialy a massive european tour so it would tie in nicly, and there the kind of headliner sonisphere needs if it wishes to keep growing and exspand as they appeal to a wider audiance as a appose to a more 'metaly' headliner like metallica

[jump]

cheeseisamazing, on 16 September 2010 - 12:35 AM, said:

if they get a new album out could see them headline. i mean yes its rare, but concidering they've draw a huge new fan base from the rage factor its put then in 'high demand' as such. besdies i'd like to see them do a 2hour set!

however me thinks if they do this new album and go on tour i recon sonisphere might sweep them up. as sonisphere is essentialy a massive european tour so it would tie in nicly, and there the kind of headliner sonisphere needs if it wishes to keep growing and exspand as they appeal to a wider audiance as a appose to a more 'metaly' headliner like metallica

Maybe, maybe not. This year they did a euro tour and did Download, a few arena/staduim show and Rock AM Ring when Sonisphere was after them. They can pretty much pick and choose which dates they want to do which they mat not take kindly to if Sonisphere tell you are playing these dates and they like Reading/Donnington for the heritage.

[cheeseisamazing]

jump, on 16 September 2010 - 12:23 PM, said:

Maybe, maybe not. This year they did a euro tour and did Download, a few arena/staduim show and Rock AM Ring when Sonisphere was after them. They can pretty much pick and choose which dates they want to do which they mat not take kindly to if Sonisphere tell you are playing these dates and they like Reading/Donnington for the heritage.

Knebworth has heritage too. but yes you make mroe sense than me ¬¬