2013 Headliners

[Whittick]

I think they could swing the Pantera reunion thing with guests filling in for Dimebag's parts to be honest. I don't think it'd go down as bad as Queen certainly, seeing as it'll have been the first time something like that's been done for Pantera - and if they chose the right guests and not the guitarist from Maroon 5 or whatever, your metalheadz crowd aren't going to get up in arms about that too much.

[rivalschools.price]

The fact that Zakk Wylde is friends with the band and a fully fledged Pantera nut would just about make it credible,especially if it was some sort of dimebag tribute.

not 100% sure about the relationship between anselmo and the rest of the band though,it was ropey at one time.

on another note,i wouldnt mind Down coming back.

[kaosmark2]

I can't see a reformed Pantera being headline size. They don't have the cross-genre appeal that the likes of RATM, SOAD, Blink, Soundgarden have. And SG didn't even headline.

[kipper64]

Yeah I personally never would have thought they'd have the popularity in the past to be headliner sized. But I think despite a lack of cross-genre appeal, the fact that since they broke up, and especially since Dimebag Darrell's death, Pantera have been hyped up beyond belief and placed on a pedestal as one of the biggest acts in metal of all time, and therefore I think it could be hyped into being a credible headliner as a sort of "tribute". Obviously they'd need 2 other credible headliners, both probably bigger bands like Maiden/Rammstein/Slipknot/whoever, but I can't see too many complaining about it, and as it'd be somewhat unique it'd shift tickets.

[Lithium05]

Personal belief is Stone Sour will play 2013 and Slipknot 2014...

[GRichards23]

Thinking about it, I wouldn't be surprised if both played. Corey does love him some Download.

[AcademicPistol]

Thinking about it, I wouldn't be surprised if both played. Corey does love him some Download.

[AcademicPistol]

Yeah I personally never would have thought they'd have the popularity in the past to be headliner sized. But I think despite a lack of cross-genre appeal, the fact that since they broke up, and especially since Dimebag Darrell's death, Pantera have been hyped up beyond belief and placed on a pedestal as one of the biggest acts in metal of all time, and therefore I think it could be hyped into being a credible headliner as a sort of "tribute". Obviously they'd need 2 other credible headliners, both probably bigger bands like Maiden/Rammstein/Slipknot/whoever, but I can't see too many complaining about it, and as it'd be somewhat unique it'd shift tickets.

[AR93]

Does anyone realistically think Green Day could headline next year?

I think they would be a quality booking for Download personally and Billie Joe has confirmed they are in the UK come June next year...

[kipper64]

Nope. If they are doing stadium shows around Download, they won't be headlining Download as well.

[biffoire]

And if they do a festival, it'll be reading and leeds I reckon.

[kipper64]

Aye if they do any English festival(s) then I think Reading and Leeds would be the frontrunner. Far enough away from their own shows so won't have too much impact (plus reading always sells well regardless and GD would go down a hell of a lot better at Reading I'd imagine), especially after the secret set this year. Could see them maybe doing TITP in Scotland if there's no Scottish tour date, and Oxegen in Ireland too if it's coming back.

[gazza_20]

Aye if they do any English festival(s) then I think Reading and Leeds would be the frontrunner. Far enough away from their own shows so won't have too much impact (plus reading always sells well regardless and GD would go down a hell of a lot better at Reading I'd imagine), especially after the secret set this year. Could see them maybe doing TITP in Scotland if there's no Scottish tour date, and Oxegen in Ireland too if it's coming back.

[gazza_20]

i think rammstein is the only one most will have right this year. reckon soni may well get maiden. kiss is also possible.

kiss

motley crue

rammstein

stone sour

? not a clue really but i think people are expecting a lot to match this years.

2014 - b4mv, rush, slipknot?

[5co77ie]

Why Rush for 2014 - when they're playing Sweden in 2013?

[jump]

Why Rush for 2014 - when they're playing Sweden in 2013?

[gazza_20]

If one is announced 2mora or sat. I reckon it'll be Rammstein. They would be the big grab for people. But as above, I don't think KISS unless they are the smaller headline act.

[AcademicPistol]

If one is announced 2mora or sat. I reckon it'll be Rammstein. They would be the big grab for people. But as above, I don't think KISS unless they are the smaller headline act.

[gazza_20]

Hope your right about The Stein. That would be sweet.

[Gucci Piggy]

If one is announced 2mora or sat. I reckon it'll be Rammstein. They would be the big grab for people. But as above, I don't think KISS unless they are the smaller headline act.

[gazza_20]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason one would be announced tomorrow or Saturday?

[Gucci Piggy]

only andy's tweet saying sooner than you think and early bird weekend passes ends 2mora

[lharris92]

so... it begins...

Thrash Hits ‏@ThrashHits

So...who wants to hear this Download Festival 2013 headliners rumour we just heard?

Thrash Hits ‏@ThrashHits

(FAO Everyone: we are doing some "fact-checking")

Thrash Hits ‏@ThrashHits

RUBBISH HINT: None of them played Download this year. Or last year.

Thrash Hits ‏@ThrashHits

None of the bands originate from the same country as either of the others.

so on the basis of this being true (not saying it is) i would guess at an american band, a german band and australian/british

Edited September 8, 2012 by lharris92

[Gucci Piggy]

Rammstein, Slipknot, Iron Maiden.

Edit: By the way, are Thrash Hits reliable at all?

Edited September 8, 2012 by Will-2609

[Dan R]

Rammstein, Slipknot, Iron Maiden.

Edit: By the way, are Thrash Hits reliable at all?