Rage finished at Reading for good?

[Leocadius]

I just read over at another forum that Rage won't play Reading again. Is this true? I sure to Christ hope not.

[Dan R]

Well they're not gonna play for a long time anyway

But that's mainly cos they headlined 2 years ago and doesn't seem too inclined to tour much

Otherwise I can't seem to think of any reason why wouldn't play Reading again, they got a great reception and have played a fair few times before

Although they seemed to be loving playing live at Rage Factor and Download so they may be touring again soon

Just don't expect them anytime soon

Edited September 6, 2010 by Dan R

[XrtVra]

Headliners rarely repeat themselves within a 5year period, if at all (metallica 1997/2003/2008, foo fighters 2002/2005, blur 1999/2003, RHCP 1994/1999/2007, GnR 2002/2010, Rage 1996/2008, Smashing Pumpkins 1995/2007, Pixies 1990/2005, New Order 1989/1993)

[Vieuphoria]

don't see the need for them to? The reunion is over, they won't get the same sized crowd as they did in 2008. If they record new material i will open them back with open arms... if not then back down the lineup please.

That goes for you too Pixies unfortunatly

[Lithium05]

I believe they're planning on starting work on a new album some time next year.

[jump]

I believe they're planning on starting work on a new album some time next year.

[lharris92]

rage wont be back for a while... besides they said they weren't looking into recording new material yet, the nme were just trying to create hype off the back of their gigs this year.

[**shandy**]

I don't really think Rage would have been back in the UK this year if it wasn't for the whole Christmas number one thing. I think they only agreed to download for this reason as well, that festival got real lucky.

[Dan R]

I remember them saying in an interview or somewhere, that they were really close to playing a new song at Rage Factor, but decided against it as they'd only written it that day

Maybe they'll tour when they release the show on DVD though?

[rexclark]

The last thing we need is a constant cycle of the same bands playing.

[tolywoly]

The last thing we need is a constant cycle of the same bands playing.

[rexclark]

Yeah, felt T and V got pretty bad for that in the late 90s/early 00s. You could predict who was going to play on a 2 yearly cycle - Manics, Travis, Chili Peppers...

[cheeseisamazing]

if they get a new album out could see them headline. i mean yes its rare, but concidering they've draw a huge new fan base from the rage factor its put then in 'high demand' as such. besdies i'd like to see them do a 2hour set!

however me thinks if they do this new album and go on tour i recon sonisphere might sweep them up. as sonisphere is essentialy a massive european tour so it would tie in nicly, and there the kind of headliner sonisphere needs if it wishes to keep growing and exspand as they appeal to a wider audiance as a appose to a more 'metaly' headliner like metallica

[jump]

if they get a new album out could see them headline. i mean yes its rare, but concidering they've draw a huge new fan base from the rage factor its put then in 'high demand' as such. besdies i'd like to see them do a 2hour set!

however me thinks if they do this new album and go on tour i recon sonisphere might sweep them up. as sonisphere is essentialy a massive european tour so it would tie in nicly, and there the kind of headliner sonisphere needs if it wishes to keep growing and exspand as they appeal to a wider audiance as a appose to a more 'metaly' headliner like metallica

[cheeseisamazing]

Maybe, maybe not. This year they did a euro tour and did Download, a few arena/staduim show and Rock AM Ring when Sonisphere was after them. They can pretty much pick and choose which dates they want to do which they mat not take kindly to if Sonisphere tell you are playing these dates and they like Reading/Donnington for the heritage.