Thrash Metal Big 4

[shrimpy53]

Yup, it's actually happening.

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=602847

theres a big announcement at midnight too aparently

[kipper64]

Yup, it's actually happening.

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=602847

theres a big announcement at midnight too aparently

[luckysalt]

Would love this to be part of the UK Soni as well, I don't care if Metallica play 2 years running! Surely everyone who goes to Soni next year won't have gone this year and are people really gunna be that upset at getting to see Metallica?

Id love those four as an undercard under Rammstein or Iron Maiden or even play the Friday, I know its Alice Cooper but it just seems an opporuntity missed!

[luckysalt]

Just made the announcement

Big 4 in Poland, and if you buy your Sonisphere for UK before the end of the month you are GUAREENTED a ticket to Sonisphere Poland

Thats a great deal really, just have to pay for travel and maybe a hotel?

Anyone looked into that aspect of the offer a bit?

[shrimpy53]

It's tempting, but I can't afford to buy a ticket outright as it stands. I'll be honest though...

Thats a fine looking poster isn't it?

[kipper64]

Just made the announcement

Big 4 in Poland, and if you buy your Sonisphere for UK before the end of the month you are GUAREENTED a ticket to Sonisphere Poland

Thats a great deal really, just have to pay for travel and maybe a hotel?

Anyone looked into that aspect of the offer a bit?

[tomisnothere]

That's amazing. I'm struggling to believe this will only be chained to Sonisphere though - surely a tour would rake in plenty of money. I'd go to a Big 4 tour if it came to the UK, and I'm only really bothered about Metallica and Megadeth to an extent. So I imagine metalheads and Big 4 fans would be rushing to this, it's pretty monumental as far as the genre's concerned.

Seriously hope this comes to the UK.

Looks like the order is Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax - is that right? I would've thought Megadeth would be under Metallica, but to be honest I don't know much about metal so I could be wrong. I remember finding it odd that Megadeth didn't headline Download when they played, maybe my whole view of things is wrong.

Edited December 15, 2009 by tomisnothere

[luckysalt]

credit to Bekimo for posting this up on Download Forum

Andy Copping [Download booker if you didn't know] had this to say tonight

"Sonisphere Knebworth does NOT have the Big Four...it is yet again another big spin by them to try and spoil the Download party. We will party on as per normal thank you very much. In fact, is the Big Four that great?? Also, I want to say a big slap on the wrists to AC/DC for stating on their website that they were playing Download! What was that all about?? I know it's the 30th Anniversary of Donington and it's also the 30th Anniversary of 'Back In Black' (which is the second biggest selling album of all time, only behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller')...maybe they were thinking they would walk out onto the hallowed turf at the 'spiritual home of rock' which is Castle Donington and play, as part of their show, the 'Back In Black' album in full and in sequence?? Now wouldn't that be something? What must that most awesome band been thinking of??? Hey ho...I love dreams. I always do my best to make them come true. Andy (Maverick)"

[tomisnothere]

Bit of an odd reaction - Sonisphere aren't stating that they have the big four, why so angry?

Not bothered about AC/DC at all. Wouldn't be too surprised if Metallica did turn up though. I know Download's lineup has been weaker in the past few years, but this whole "30th anniversary of rock" thing might sway some bigger names. I hope so, I'll probably go to Download next year if there's enough to attract me.

[kipper64]

credit to Bekimo for posting this up on Download Forum

Andy Copping [Download booker if you didn't know] had this to say tonight

"Sonisphere Knebworth does NOT have the Big Four...it is yet again another big spin by them to try and spoil the Download party. We will party on as per normal thank you very much. In fact, is the Big Four that great?? Also, I want to say a big slap on the wrists to AC/DC for stating on their website that they were playing Download! What was that all about?? I know it's the 30th Anniversary of Donington and it's also the 30th Anniversary of 'Back In Black' (which is the second biggest selling album of all time, only behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller')...maybe they were thinking they would walk out onto the hallowed turf at the 'spiritual home of rock' which is Castle Donington and play, as part of their show, the 'Back In Black' album in full and in sequence?? Now wouldn't that be something? What must that most awesome band been thinking of??? Hey ho...I love dreams. I always do my best to make them come true. Andy (Maverick)"

[r0w]

Dya know what! with slayer & Anthrax already on the bill....and its pretty much a given that Megadeth will be added as theyr on the other sonispheres and didnt play last year. I bet those 3 bands get put on the same day with a 'sub headliner or 2nd stage headliner' kept secret under the name off 'secret act / special guest'

knebworth is the biggest sonisphere.....theyre not gona miss out on the BIG 4.

Edited December 16, 2009 by r0w

[biffoire]

AC/DC are awesome, but its only one band.

[kipper64]

I know you love Soni but I think you are loosing perspective on how big this announcement is!!

Also think ACDC going to DL is a much bigger coup and draw than the big 4 in another country.

[r0w]

well looking at the other sonispheres across europe it looks certain that both Megadeth & Motorhead will be added to the knebworth lineup

[the_frame]

wow, the big 4, playing in poland - what a coup.

not

afaik, slayer cant make soni uk due to other commitments, so this isnt even a story.

[luckysalt]

Huh Slayer have already been announced for Soni UK

[luckysalt]

well looking at the other sonispheres across europe it looks certain that both Megadeth & Motorhead will be added to the knebworth lineup

[r0w]

Id love Motorhead but I think they're gunna play Download. Mind you they're not seen as quite that big a band anymore, lower on the line ups, might be able to play both like Limp Bizkit and Buckcherry last year