Rock am Ring 2009

[jimbot272]

Its only Feb. Plenty of time to get bands announced and your CD created

[Azzabaijan]

I would be so happy if some of the following bands played:

Mudvayne

Fear Factory

Static-x (new album on March 17th!!!)

Sevendust

I think Mudvayne are rumoured, but not sure about the rest

[Chris12345]

Do not lock your tent, it makes it look like there's something worth stealing!

Rock Am Ring seemed very safe, but yeah, there're c**ts everywhere...

Don't just put your bag in your tent, empty it all over and make your tent really messy... tis 10x harder for a theif to go through dirty clothes, empty beer cans and whatever instead of nicking an entire bag... any valuables i'd keep in a car/locker or a pocket FASTENED TO YOU somehow, wallet chain or whatever...

Found like 5 wallets in Against Me last year

I always stash my passport/return tickets under my tent... never had a problem, but it's not exactly foolproof!

[jimbot272]

Yeah not sure how many more 'metal' bands they are going to announce.

[Azzabaijan]

What other dance acts have played at RAR in past years? It would be awesome to see Daftpunk or Underworld or Kraftwerk to dance the night away after rocking out all day!

Does RAR have a silent disco? Every festival should!

[jordi10]

Well, looks like I'm coming back to the ring once again

Went in 2007 and was in awe of the festival and its surroundings. After seeing the mighty KISS at Download last year, I have decided to return to Rock Am Ring

I normally take as what is being played at Download, is what to expect at Rock Am Ring. Yet its not always the case.

There still doesnt seem to be any major headliners as the poster hasnt been put up yet......and I assume that they only put it up on the site once the headliners have been confirmed??

[r0w]

Sorry if this has been asked....does anyone know if Prodigy are on the main stage or hedlining the 2nd? also what are the odds on Motley Crue now being added?

[mt96djc]

I think someone said the prodigy are on the main stage before slipknot - i thought this was going to be the case at download too but that might have changed.

think theres a good chance of motley crue - they're at download and still on the ringrocker rumours page

[lenore]

On the security issue, we usually use those security belt things that tie round your waist under clothes(thank God they go under clothes-bum bags are best left in 1991 ) It's best to share out valuables between you so that if someone gets hold of, for example, your passport, they don't also get your credit card and plane tickets to go with it. You can fit something like an Ipod quite easily into them, though if you're planning on moshing it might take a beating. Otherwise I don't take anything of any value to a thief, unless they're into stinky socks or mud encrsuted towels

[Chris12345]

Do not use moneybelts!!! You're safer having stuff in your pockets, seriously...

Next time your in a pit, look at the floor, it'll be cups and money belts!

[Squig]

What other dance acts have played at RAR in past years? It would be awesome to see Daftpunk or Underworld or Kraftwerk to dance the night away after rocking out all day!

Does RAR have a silent disco? Every festival should!

[Chris12345]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Disco

Lots of novelty value, but at the end of the day I'd rather have proper music playing!

Lots of UK festivals use them to get around sound restrictions... not a problem at Rock Am!

[mt96djc]

Latest rumours:

30 Seconds To Mars

All That Remains

Black Stone Cherry

Blink 182

Chris Cornell

Creed

DevilDriver

Guns N Roses

Ich bin bunt

Kaiser Chiefs

Lamb of God

Machine Head

Madness

Moetley Cruee

New Found Glory

Papa Roach

Shinedown

Silbermond

Staind

The Rasmus

The White Stripes

[Squig]

Heard of it, not just under that name... Isn't it a bit uncommunicative? and it seems to be more of a club thing, doesn't really fit a rock festival if you ask me.

And RaR is in the middle of nowhere, no point in noise restrictions...

Edited February 20, 2009 by Squig

[Azzabaijan]

Heard of it, not just under that name... Isn't it a bit uncommunicative? and it seems to be more of a club thing, doesn't really fit a rock festival if you ask me.

And RaR is in the middle of nowhere, no point in noise restrictions...

[jimbot272]

Heard of it, not just under that name... Isn't it a bit uncommunicative? and it seems to be more of a club thing, doesn't really fit a rock festival if you ask me.

And RaR is in the middle of nowhere, no point in noise restrictions...

[alexmole]

On the security issue, we usually use those security belt things that tie round your waist under clothes(thank God they go under clothes-bum bags are best left in 1991 ) It's best to share out valuables between you so that if someone gets hold of, for example, your passport, they don't also get your credit card and plane tickets to go with it. You can fit something like an Ipod quite easily into them, though if you're planning on moshing it might take a beating. Otherwise I don't take anything of any value to a thief, unless they're into stinky socks or mud encrsuted towels

Edited February 20, 2009 by alexmole

[lenore]

Is all this not a bit over the top? Why not I dont know err just not bring it with you!

Edited February 20, 2009 by lenore

[Chris12345]

Making a photocopy takes 2 mins and costs like 2p... getting stuck in a foreign country takes a lot longer and a lot more money!

[jimbot272]

All you need is a good quality zip pocket on some good quality trousers. My festival combat shorts with a zip back pocket have never let me down!

[Squig]

Two videos of the construction work going on at the Nürburgring on ringrocker.com:

http://ringrocker.com/modules.php?op=modlo...1&start=278

They are changing a lot. And building a lot = less space for camping. I am afraid the main entrance from last year is where the main entrance is gonna be every year now. :-(

Edited February 21, 2009 by Squig

[jimbot272]

I am afraid the main entrance from last year is where the main entrance is gonna be every year now. :-(

[JoshBosh]

the new one is a bit out of the way. The old one threw you right onto the pit straight, the new one throws you much further around the track. you are pretty close to the alternative stage, and the tent, but the main stage is quite a walk. The old one plonked you out in the middle of it all, which was nice.

The new entry is a bit of a bottle neck at peak times too, it works, i just prefered the old way

On a side note, squig, what camp grounds was that construction work on? that looked like some of the 'A' camps

Edited February 21, 2009 by JoshBosh

[Wooden]

Had heard of Rock am Ring before but never really looked into it that much tbh, done T in the Park, Leeds and a few other festivals before, but never considered going to Europe for a festival. Came across details last week with a mate and decided it could be a belter weekend ... 1 week later there 4 of us on board, booked the tickets, put 2 weeks hols in at work, booked a return ferry crossing and bought a 1991 VW Caravelle for £450 !!

Road trip, can't wait !!

[doyley]

Had heard of Rock am Ring before but never really looked into it that much tbh, done T in the Park, Leeds and a few other festivals before, but never considered going to Europe for a festival. Came across details last week with a mate and decided it could be a belter weekend ... 1 week later there 4 of us on board, booked the tickets, put 2 weeks hols in at work, booked a return ferry crossing and bought a 1991 VW Caravelle for £450 !!

Road trip, can't wait !!