2013 Headliners

[AcademicPistol]

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[Andre91]

Yeah Blink were awesome last night, and I'd definitely take them as a headliner on that form! But what was AARs singer on?! Lol

[Luke Routledge]

yeah saw Blink in Newcastle a few weeks ago. Great gig and I would be happy to see them at download but would not want them without Travis which would be the case. http://www.nme.com/news/blink-182/64863

Also the All American Rejects lead singer was mental! I couldnt tell if he was off his tits or just trying to be flamboyant lol

[AcademicPistol]

I am gonna see them in Brixton on the 26th, i will report back

[Chavmeisterdeluxe]

Has it been mentioned that Copping was bigging up Nero? So I'd expect them to be next year's dubstep artist.

[Dan R]

Has it been mentioned that Copping was bigging up Nero? So I'd expect them to be next year's dubstep artist.

[neilloggie]

So was Lethal Bizzle a step to far?

[neilloggie]

Yes those bands were 2000, that was never in doubt, the reason why those 3 wouldn't be on the same lineup anymore is because 2 of those would headline, Reading would never have 2 metal headliners anymore.

If you want proof of a Reading lineup since Download started with similar bands to those you mentioned, how about Reading 06 - Slayer, Bullet For My Valentine, Killswitch Engage, Mastodon, Coheed & Cambria etc or how about Reading 08 - Metallica, Slipknot, Rage Against The Machine, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, Serj Tankian etc

Face it, you have no arguement.

[Black_Crow]

Slipknot never played and A7X managed about 3 songs

[AcademicPistol]

Could definitely see them playing. Personally I think they've got about as much crossover as C&S, though wouldn't be able to play such a high slot. Could see them headlining the tent though.

[gazza_20]

Agreed however I could see them subbing 2nd or 3/4th on main.

[AcademicPistol]

I don't think there should be an outcry Gazza, I mean anyone that's familiar with Download knows there is almost always a token dancey act I think Nero would fit and Skrillex would be another dancey contender for a decent spot at Download.

[gazza_20]

I don't think there should be an outcry Gazza, I mean anyone that's familiar with Download knows there is almost always a token dancey act I think Nero would fit and Skrillex would be another dancey contender for a decent spot at Download.

[Andre91]

Could Skrillex headline the 2nd atage at Download? The amount of metal/hard rock fans I know that are into Skrillex is unbelievable. Dubstep is popular with that crowd in general so he would probably go down quite well?

[devilman]

Skrillex is popular because of the Korn link. There's not many that would appeal though because at the end of the day all you are seeing is a guy standing and playing CDs. Or pressing teh spacebar on a laptop if deadmau5 is to be believed. It's not great viewing and if they don't have a great lightshow i.e are in the headline slot, then there is nothing to distract from that.

[Andre91]

Skrillex is popular because of the Korn link. There's not many that would appeal though because at the end of the day all you are seeing is a guy standing and playing CDs. Or pressing teh spacebar on a laptop if deadmau5 is to be believed. It's not great viewing and if they don't have a great lightshow i.e are in the headline slot, then there is nothing to distract from that.

[biffoire]

I saw some footage of T in the park and most of it was w*nky DJs pressing buttons and turning the volume up and down. DL could do without that.

[biffoire]

Also, where has the T in the park forum gone?

[devilman]

Neil got fed up with people arguing with him so has taken his trainset away again. The T coverage seems to have ignored the good bands apart from Kasabian and showed all the "press play" merchants. I did have a great weekend there and found just enough good bands to keep me going but I'll not be back without a stonking line up. With it's apparent current direction towards w*nky DJs that won't be anytime soon.

[gazza_20]

Neil got fed up with people arguing with him so has taken his trainset away again. The T coverage seems to have ignored the good bands apart from Kasabian and showed all the "press play" merchants. I did have a great weekend there and found just enough good bands to keep me going but I'll not be back without a stonking line up. With it's apparent current direction towards w*nky DJs that won't be anytime soon.

[kaosmark2]

There's not many that would appeal though because at the end of the day all you are seeing is a guy standing and playing CDs. Or pressing teh spacebar on a laptop if deadmau5 is to be believed. It's not great viewing and if they don't have a great lightshow i.e are in the headline slot, then there is nothing to distract from that.

[neilloggie]

A bit of a ridiculous and simplistic description of what dance acts do. Not really the case generally.

[kaosmark2]

Care to elaborate?

I watched a few mins of Calvin Harris on from T on TV, the presenters were gushing about how good he was. All i saw was a bloke playing other peoples records and twiddling some Knobs.

As far as Skrillex, Deadmau5 etc go it's a step too far too soon for my liking.

People will be wanting Depeche Mode or Gary Numan next.

[devilman]

I don't believe for a second that they recreate their mixes live.

[AcademicPistol]

Download clearly needs to branch out a bit and for years it's a had a sprinkling of electronic music as long as there is a bit of crossover it will continue.

Edited July 16, 2012 by AcademicPistol