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[Dan R]

neilloggie, on 25 July 2011 - 09:53 PM, said:

Over on the Download festival forum quite a few people have stated that QOTSA are not big enough to headline Download festival, well judging by the performance at Glasto they are in the same league or higher than Def Leppard, offspring, Lost Prophets, Feeder to mention a few who have headlined Download over the years

The download forums confuse me at times, they complain that they get repeat booking constantly but are very against any slightly risky headliners. Though everyone who saw them at Glasto is very in favour of them in the top spot.

[neilloggie]

Dan R, on 25 July 2011 - 10:49 PM, said:

The download forums confuse me at times, they complain that they get repeat booking constantly but are very against any slightly risky headliners. Though everyone who saw them at Glasto is very in favour of them in the top spot.

Having watched them at Glasto i don't think it would be risky, especially when people are thinking along the lines of Paramore and Beastie Boys as potential headliner's. I know which i would choose.

[Ed209]

Paramore? Really?

People old enough to go to festivals listen to that crap?

[Dan R]

It's a scary thought that Paramore are the band most people seem to expect to start headlining festivals. They were dire at Leeds last year, a huge chunk of the crowd was just there for Blink and were on a huge high after Weezer.

Edited by Dan R, 27 July 2011 - 02:20 AM.

[neilloggie]

Ed209, on 26 July 2011 - 12:51 AM, said:

Paramore? Really?

People old enough to go to festivals listen to that crap?

Yes Paramore Really. based on record sales and speed of ticket sales they are allegedly a strong contender, if they do i will be hoping they have someone decent or interesting on the 2nd,3rd or 4th stage otherwise it would be an early night for me.

[Azzy G]

Queens have been usbbing for way too long, (Reading 08 & 10) when clearly they are deserving of a top stop, Glasto this year certainly proved that, They are deserving and certainly big enough for Download, and they are more than ready

[Dan R]

I think they're facing the problem that many bands are at the minute. In order to make the step-up to headliner, they need to release an album accessible to the mainstream and broaden their fanbase. But as the charts have swayed much more towards pop and RnB acts, its increasingly difficult for guitar bands to do that without drastically changing their style to become more commercial (i.e. Kings of Leon).

[AdamSheff]

Dan R, on 29 July 2011 - 02:08 PM, said:

I think they're facing the problem that many bands are at the minute. In order to make the step-up to headliner, they need to release an album accessible to the mainstream and broaden their fanbase. But as the charts have swayed much more towards pop and RnB acts, its increasingly difficult for guitar bands to do that without drastically changing their style to become more commercial (i.e. Kings of Leon).

Exactly. And I dont think Queens are the type of band who would sell out for worldwide superstardom. Eg KOL.
I think its a similar situation to Arcade Fire, do the go down the whole radio1, chart topping way for fame and fortune, or keep their dignity and play to the fans that adore them.
I think the Arctic Monkeys have done it in reverse. They found instant fame and fortune after the 1st album, but craved to be the unknown massive band. I genuinely feel they fetched out Humbug as a way of shedding that image.
Thats the way i see it anyway

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

AdamSheff, on 29 July 2011 - 02:31 PM, said:

Exactly. And I dont think Queens are the type of band who would sell out for worldwide superstardom. Eg KOL.

I think saying KOL have sold out for worldwide superstardom is harsh. How were they to know sex on fire and use somebody were going to spawn into worldwide hits we will be hearing until we die. Think people assume its all too easy to write a chart topping hit.
They were egoistic c**ts before those hits as well, so I don't think a lot has changed personality wise

[mandypants]

Queens could easily headline Download, it shouldn't matter about chart success, Download is a rock festival and should be all about the best rock, not the most mainstream.  Out of the 4 times I've seem them, twice at Leeds, once in May in Manchester, and Glasto, this was easily the strongest performance I have ever seen them do, and they were awesome the first three times too!  It was the perfect time and place for them, ending the festival in style.

[Rockin The Main Stage Bro]

They're a great band, and always perform well live. I saw them smash it this year at Glasto, with my shoes all caked in mud they still got them moving. I think they would be great at Download too. No doubt.

[The Nal]

Anthony Bourdain's letter to Josh Hommes 5 year old daughter.

[russycarps]

maybe seeing as QOTSA went down so well more bands of this genre will be allowed to play glastonbury. Nickleback for 2013 anyone?

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

Thats extremely harsh on any band russycarps. Its on par to comparing them to a joseph fritzl tribute act.

[strummer77]

russycarps, on 11 August 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

maybe seeing as QOTSA went down so well more bands of this genre will be allowed to play glastonbury. Nickleback for 2013 anyone?

Normally your scathing posts are based somewhat in reality but this is a bit like comparing your sweethearts Flaming Lips to Busted.

Edited by strummer77, 12 August 2011 - 07:23 AM.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

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[Dan R]

thesecretingredientiscrime, on 13 August 2011 - 09:47 AM, said:

http://www.nme.com/n...stone-age/58618


  

Guess Homme had fair reason to kick him out then. And if it is true then he deserves it, good musician or not.
Plus they seem to be farng well enough with him lol.

[Wooderson]

The Nal, on 11 August 2011 - 01:23 PM, said:

Anthony Bourdain's letter to Josh Hommes 5 year old daughter.

Good spot squire.

The episode itself is good craic. Homme looks like shit in it though.