Next years headliners.

[Chavmeisterdeluxe]

I can't stand Radiohead, would be a good chance to stroll into town for a turd mind you.

[tom.a7x]

Radiohead yes but the other 2 i cant stand. if it happens poor headliners in my view.

[ionicmoose]

KoL or AM is expected from Leeds/Reading, but not both surely?!

[spwan-of-the-devil]

If the rumours are true;

Arctic Monkeys

KOL

Radiohead

What a poor set of headliners

Edited January 14, 2009 by spwan-of-the-devil

[theramm]

Not a headliner but maybe worth mentioning? I went to see Ill Bill just before xmas & was lucky enough to meet him after the gig. He said that his new group La Coka Nostra (Ill Bill, Slaine, Big Left & the former members of House of Pain) had been talking to both R&L and Download about playing & R&L looks like the favourite, their debut album is dropping soon & they've announced a huge tour of the states. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea on here but I guarantee when they play Jump Around the place will go crazy!

[dakyras]

Could not disagree more. Even when the GnR performance is farcical, as it was at Download, it is still really entertaining. Radiohead, as good as they are, are likely to bore a lot of people. Axl is genuinely insane, whereas Yorke is just a bit too up himself. I know which I would rather watch!

[MEGABOWL]

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this is true. Admittedly, all bands I've seen before but still a cracking combination of headliners IMHO. I have to try and sort out my summer leave from work on Monday and will now be aiming to be off for R/L. I can see why it may not be what a lot of the metal fans were hoping for but there will hopefully still be plenty on the bill for them

[thomasowen]

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this is true. Admittedly, all bands I've seen before but still a cracking combination of headliners IMHO.

Edited January 15, 2009 by thomasowen

[metallimuse]

What happened to all the rumours of AC/DC then?One bloke mentions KOL,AM and Radiohead and all the talk from the last few months seems to be forgotten about!You people make me laugh...in a good way.

[eFestivals]

What happened to all the rumours of AC/DC then?

it's been known for quite a while that they're not doing Reading/Leeds.

[mblackhouse]

it's been known for quite a while that they're not doing Reading/Leeds.

[she bangs the drums]

If the rumours are true;

Arctic Monkeys

KOL

Radiohead

What a poor set of headliners

[thegremlin_1999]

don't like the idea of KOL/AM/Radiohead

There's virtually always one 'heavier' headliner and if you think the closest there is KOL i'm going to be disappointed

How about KOL/Green Day/Radiohead? stick your 'heavier' day under Green Day... (someone order that properly!!)

[twenty_foot_chickens]

The only reason that I can think of that is not the traditional 'heavier' band this year, is because of that new metal festival at Knebworth. With that and Download, FR may have found it hard to sign a band of a decent stature.

Personally I think it's a brave move by them, and it's the first year in a long time that'll I'll be watching more than one headliner.

[she bangs the drums]

The only reason that I can think of that is not the traditional 'heavier' band this year, is because of that new metal festival at Knebworth. With that and Download, FR may have found it hard to sign a band of a decent stature.

Personally I think it's a brave move by them, and it's the first year in a long time that'll I'll be watching more than one headliner.

[fat_man_joe]

If it was those 3 mentioned (AM, KOL, Radiohead) then that would suit me fine. I'm no massive fan of either, but they're all known to be brilliant live bands, and I do like them all.

Unlike last year where I didn't see a single headliner, The Killers were the only one that excited me, but the Manics were on at the same time.

[satchef1]

Placebo, anyone?

Not a headliner obviously, but a very good contender for 2nd. Below Radiohead would be pretty ace

[flossy_]

Placebo, anyone?

Not a headliner obviously, but a very good contender for 2nd. Below Radiohead would be pretty ace

[moss265]

Placebo, anyone?

Not a headliner obviously, but a very good contender for 2nd. Below Radiohead would be pretty ace

[thomasowen]

Big no to placebo. Aside from the fact that I cant stand his annoying voice, they have played so often recently it would just be boring. Then again the alternative suggestions such as Lost Prophets and Marylin Manson aren't any better.

[moss265]

I'd take any of those three - seen them all many times before but they're ideal warm-up bands for a headliner. In fact in 2004 wasn't it

Green Day

50 Cent

Placebo

Lostprophets

Now omitting fiddy that might not be far off again this year!!

[fat_man_joe]

Placebo, anyone?

Not a headliner obviously, but a very good contender for 2nd. Below Radiohead would be pretty ace

[lidds]

Big no to placebo. Aside from the fact that I cant stand his annoying voice, they have played so often recently it would just be boring. Then again the alternative suggestions such as Lost Prophets and Marylin Manson aren't any better.

[saltybugger]

The only reason that I can think of that is not the traditional 'heavier' band this year, is because of that new metal festival at Knebworth. With that and Download, FR may have found it hard to sign a band of a decent stature.

Personally I think it's a brave move by them, and it's the first year in a long time that'll I'll be watching more than one headliner.

[dan666]

I would'nt trust a thing virtual festivals say.