system of a down

[Yellow_Fellow]

System fans... ie the countless people who lose it to the PA system when BYOB/Aerials/Chop Suey! comes on. There's definitely a trick in booking them. They'd go down fantastically.

[SOAD]

System fans... ie the countless people who lose it to the PA system when BYOB/Aerials/Chop Suey! comes on. There's definitely a trick in booking them. They'd go down fantastically.

[Bisque]

Given that R&L has a young audience demographic why would they be excited by a band that haven't released or done anything for 8 years?

[jump]

System fans... ie the countless people who lose it to the PA system when BYOB/Aerials/Chop Suey! comes on. There's definitely a trick in booking them. They'd go down fantastically.

[Bisque]

But if we're gonna talk about demographic appeal, i can't see how the Cure could be much more appealing than SOAD

[PDAD]

Most 18 year olds I don't think would be that bothered by them, headlining or subbing.

[Bisque]

Not that im claiming i represent the whole demographic obviously, but Im 18 and myself and a large group of my friends would love to see them there, if not only for growing up with Chop Suey/BYOB/Lonely Day being some top metal hits. But even if people hadnt heard much of their music, most 18 year year olds love a good mosh pit

[dip]

I love the idea of someone measuring when the reunion hype goes.

[jump]

I love the idea of someone measuring when the reunion hype goes.

[Yellow_Fellow]

That's probably the best pro-System argument I've seen all week, easily beats System have played 1 UK gig 2 years ago and young 'uns didn't want to go to Download to see them.

[Bisque]

Reunion hype has become one of them most stupid arguments on here, it got to the stage where if any band has ever subbed or prebviously headline and broke up/went hiatus (in Bloc Party's case just didn't do anything for 2 years) there would be calls that they must be headliners when they come back but as been seen with The Darkness, Bloc Party, Soundgarden, Libertines, Faith No More etc it's not the case.

[kev1664]

Reunion hype only really works if the band were big enough, or were getting big enough in the first place and were already headlining festivals. In systems case they qualify in both instances.

[SOAD]

One thing SOAD have going for them in Europe is they never properly toured Hypnotize over here... in fact I don't think they played a single show here after Hypnotize until the reunion. So not only has their comeback meant the first time in seeing them in ages but it has also meant the first time hearing the new songs. It was so awesome finally hearing Tentative live... but then again it was just awesome seeing them live as I never got to pre-hiatus.

[Mouseboy11]

System fans... ie the countless people who lose it to the PA system when BYOB/Aerials/Chop Suey! comes on. There's definitely a trick in booking them. They'd go down fantastically.

[Lost_addict]

I know this won't happen this year but what are the thoughts on Gorillaz Headlining/Subbing in the coming years?

Edit: Sorry wrong damn thread, i thought i was on the lineup thread.

Edited January 12, 2013 by Lost_addict

[Andre91]

If they play, I can't wait for Aerials.

[cheeseisamazing]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="jump" data-cid="3894892" data-time="1357929432">Reunion hype has become one of them most stupid arguments on here, it got to the stage where if any band has ever subbed or prebviously headline and broke up/went hiatus (in Bloc Party's case just didn't do anything for 2 years) there would be calls that they must be headliners when they come back but as been seen with The Darkness, Bloc Party, Soundgarden, Libertines, Faith No More etc it's not the case.</blockquote>

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<p>Have to agree with this, plenty of bands that have reformed and not headlined or reformed and no one batted a eye lid, i can also add detail for above and at the drive in to your fine list*&nbsp;<br />

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furthermore i think there has been plenty more hype about bands which haven't played for a long time, such as Weezer 2010 and really the reforming this 'ow shit i&nbsp;haven't&nbsp;seen this band play in a while', its not so much: they've reformed.&nbsp;</p>

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I think goes back to your simple booking principle- Do enough people want to see this band?</p>

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<p>which&nbsp;in fairness&nbsp;is a value that is&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to go up if a band hasn't played for a while...<br />

but then also surly there is a trade off and if a band&nbsp;disappears&nbsp;for too long and arn't big enough to get any new young fans (such as a artist like Pink Floyd has tones of fans, like me, who have never seen them and&nbsp;released&nbsp;their last album when i was one...) &nbsp;they would have&nbsp;drifted&nbsp;out the range of the target market of 16-22 and &nbsp;most people attending the festival won't give a rats arse if they play, such as death from above or at the drive in 2011.<br />

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That said I think System would be a very good booking providing there is another strong headliner.&nbsp;Eminem&nbsp;is a Huge headliner and i am 100% certain&nbsp;will shift tonnes off tickets for the festival just on his name alone. If you get someone else with a big pull... &nbsp;not gonna say the M word... &nbsp; &nbsp;You could possible tempt more ticket sales by reaching out to a&nbsp;'niche'&nbsp;market; by having a 3rd headliner that appeals to an&nbsp;audience&nbsp;that would not&nbsp;necessarily want to come on the basis of the&nbsp;original&nbsp;two.</p>

<p>Also having a more 'metal' headliner could&nbsp;arguably&nbsp;fit in with what appears to be some attempt of 'diversifying' the&nbsp;festival- i.e with the 2 new stages<br />

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Do i think there playing? no, i don't a logical argument as to why so i won't put one.&nbsp;<br />

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*though i do believe hearing libertens didn't headline on the basis that they were quite a risky booking (i.e high chance of one of them ending up in jail/rehab) it&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;mater anyway... &nbsp; 'Posh boys can't take drugs, man, they're lightweights' Liam&nbsp;Gallagher<br />

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Edited January 12, 2013 by cheeseisamazing

[jump]

Reunion hype only really works if the band were big enough, or were getting big enough in the first place and were already headlining festivals. In systems case they qualify in both instances.

[Yellow_Fellow]

Darkness headlined one festival, and I would surely not compare their career to that of SOADs.

[kev1664]

It also applies to The Darkness but I don't see them headlining.

[AcademicPistol]

My favourite SOAD song has always been Toxicity. What a banger! "Eating seeds is a pass time activity".

[SOAD]

Darkness started going down hill in popularity before they split up anywayz... it's arguable their popularity was more a novelty and after one album their appeal ran out for a lot of people. I don't really remember anyone talking about wanting them back during their hiatus.

[rivalschools.price]

Is there anything to support the rumour that SOAD will play? or is it just wishful thinking/lack of credible alternatives?

[Yellow_Fellow]

Load of EU shows, no UK alternative in terms of fests.

[Mouseboy11]

Anyone reckon they could have an album in the works? Members have been talking about it for a while now and another batch of shows might suggest they do?