nufc1978 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Do u think they will be there? Supporting pyramid headliner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjadnoo Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 They last played just a couple of years ago, and it was a pretty high slot so I doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osama Jim Laden Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Primal Scream headlined Other in 2011 then second to Dads Army this year so could happen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osama Jim Laden Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) If that was the only reason... Edited November 26, 2013 by Osama Jim Laden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwinevino Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Queens are a bit bigger than everyone who played 2nd down this year though. The only real realistic spot for them is Other headline, which they've obviously already done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Maybe if Led Zeppelin played and got to bring JPJ's dead end friends along. Otherwise I don't reckon so, it's fairly possible they'll be around at the time but they wouldn't suit subbing any potential Pyramid headliner really and they'll be looking to headline festivals themselves now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Would be good if Them Crooked Vultures did another stint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackarmy Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 As much as I'd like to see them back on The Farm, I'd rather see them get a shot at headlining Reading & Leeds. I think Josh & co. have earned the chance to show they can top the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed209 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 As much as I'd like to see them back on The Farm, I'd rather see them get a shot at headlining Reading & Leeds. I think Josh & co. have earned the chance to show they can top the bill. Totally agree. Too soon for another shot at glasto (Other headliner is the only slot they could play), but they definitely deserve a shot at headlining Reading. They were stunningly good at Wembley at the weekend, they would do a brilliant headline set should they be given the nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjontour Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Agreed 100% they really deserve to be headlining shows, up against the shower of shite that the Arctic Monkeys doled out this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Totally agree. Too soon for another shot at glasto (Other headliner is the only slot they could play), but they definitely deserve a shot at headlining Reading. They were stunningly good at Wembley at the weekend, they would do a brilliant headline set should they be given the nod. how did Wembley (and their other arena shows) sell d'you know? i'd love to see them get the step up to headliner at Reading and Leeds but i still don't see them as quite there yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubic Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 They were brilliant at Manchester, and Glasto was one of my favourite ever festival sets. For this arena tour, standing tickets sold out in a few hours, but Manchester had the back of the top tier seats curtained off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed209 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 how did Wembley (and their other arena shows) sell d'you know? i'd love to see them get the step up to headliner at Reading and Leeds but i still don't see them as quite there yet I know they sold out both nights at wembley. Not sure about the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjontour Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 birmingham was the same they had 2 upper blocks curtained off it looked like. one of the best gigs i have been to in many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osama Jim Laden Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 My mate couldn't give away their spare ticket for the Birmingham one.. Strange.. I could understand if paying face value but nothing! Maybe they're not as big as we think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 they only subbed at Download this year, and whilst their new album has given them a bit of a boost, if they can't headline Download then they definitely can't headline Reading and Leeds. unfortunately, unless they release another big song like No One Knows (which they couldn't be further away from these days) they're probably stuck in sub position limbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed209 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) they only subbed at Download this year, and whilst their new album has given them a bit of a boost, if they can't headline Download then they definitely can't headline Reading and Leeds. unfortunately, unless they release another big song like No One Knows (which they couldn't be further away from these days) they're probably stuck in sub position limbo ....like clockwork was released the week before Download though and way after they were booked. Hasn't it subsequently become their biggest selling album to date? (think i read that somewhere, although I don't necessarily believe that, it has to be SFTD!? ...LC has certainly become their highest charting album, number 1 in US, number 2 in UK.) Edited November 26, 2013 by Ed209 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 it was their highest charting album yeah, but still didn't exactly light the world on fire did it? no big singles, no massive exposure. i'd be all for them headlining but just seems unlikely is all (also don't think it's their biggest selling album. Songs For The Deaf has definitely sold more) only way (imo) they could headline is if they did some kind of co-headliner thing like they did with Pulp and The Strokes (though that seems unlikely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed209 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 it was their highest charting album yeah, but still didn't exactly light the world on fire did it? no big singles, no massive exposure. i'd be all for them headlining but just seems unlikely is all (also don't think it's their biggest selling album. Songs For The Deaf has definitely sold more) only way (imo) they could headline is if they did some kind of co-headliner thing like they did with Pulp and The Strokes (though that seems unlikely) I agree, it would be a bit of a punt, I just think its one a festival should take, and Reading seems the obvious choice. Their recent shows made me think they have a show that's big enough for a headline slot at a major festival. Now, QOTSA/NIN would be a double headliner that would be incredible and worthy of a booking (Aussie's are getting that arena tour next year, lucky buggers, although tickets were £100 a pop according to a friend in perth!). NIN played last year though so can't see that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 it was their highest charting album yeah, but still didn't exactly light the world on fire did it? no big singles, no massive exposure. i'd be all for them headlining but just seems unlikely is all (also don't think it's their biggest selling album. Songs For The Deaf has definitely sold more) only way (imo) they could headline is if they did some kind of co-headliner thing like they did with Pulp and The Strokes (though that seems unlikely) It sold well, and had a good reaction amongst rock fans and critics. I think them headlining is more a matter of them being the best placed 'new' headliner, which is a thing R+L often try and implement. Which is why bands like Arcade Fire, MCR and Biffy Clyro got the headlining gig, met by a few grumbles, and subsequently knocked it out of the park. People don't really see bands as potential headliners until they've already headlined, which as you can see is a bit of a paradox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed209 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 It sold well, and had a good reaction amongst rock fans and critics. I think them headlining is more a matter of them being the best placed 'new' headliner, which is a thing R+L often try and implement. Which is why bands like Arcade Fire, MCR and Biffy Clyro got the headlining gig, met by a few grumbles, and subsequently knocked it out of the park. People don't really see bands as potential headliners until they've already headlined, which as you can see is a bit of a paradox. you win some you lose some (see - The Darkness and Razorlight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Queens are more popular than ever. Sound great at the moment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjadnoo Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Saw them at Brixton touring songs for the deaf and they were mind-blowing, but seen them a few times since and they seem less interesting each time. To be honest I'd rather see Kyuss lives at glasto if they're still touring. Edited November 26, 2013 by pjadnoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 It sold well, and had a good reaction amongst rock fans and critics. I think them headlining is more a matter of them being the best placed 'new' headliner, which is a thing R+L often try and implement. Which is why bands like Arcade Fire, MCR and Biffy Clyro got the headlining gig, met by a few grumbles, and subsequently knocked it out of the park. People don't really see bands as potential headliners until they've already headlined, which as you can see is a bit of a paradox. i was going to ask had there been many headliners at Reading and Leeds who hadn't had number one albums at the time they headlined but yeah, MCR didn't so that answers that (although i think their last album was expected to do a lot better than it did, and also that was a very weak year for Reading and Leeds headliner wise. can tell they struggled) you're of course right about them giving bands a punt at headlining, but for the most part, it's new(ish) bands who've just taken the UK by storm out of nowhere, rather than a bands like QOTSA who've been around for ages and are only now getting the recognition they deserve and slowly building a fanbase (Biffy don't count 'cause they might as well be a new band with the more mainstream sound they took on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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