Download 2014

[jammy2211]

When you look at the way the bands fall on the poster that I did now, I really don't think its a bad line up, plus you still have 3rd from top of main stage on Friday and Saturday to announce and Sunday second stage headliners.

I loved 2011, how it was quieter, 2012 was TOO busy and I didn't go last year.

Im defo going this year, theres a hell of a lot I would see now. Yesterday added a lot for me. Killswitch on European exclusive is a pretty big deal, wonder how they managed that, think they'll have the same deal with Lamb of God too.

[atomised]

I sorted my ticket in the early bird, I'm more than happy with the line up, I get that it's not as strong as in previous years but there will be plenty to occupy me and I'd go regardless. Plenty of mates I've met over the years who I only see at download who think the same.

[devilman]

Could all you old farts and wobbly lippers all just send your good looking female friends along this year then please. There's gonna be no queues at the bogs and I'll look after them real good. Just after I've gotten over my depression that is, all the clashes I reckon I'm gonna have is doing my swede in

Seriously I think it's a great line up so far. It's one huge band off being legendary but I can live with that. I'm going to Soni too but if I had to pick just one of them this year then it would be Download.

[atomised]

Could all you old farts and wobbly lippers all just send your good looking female friends along this year then please. There's gonna be no queues at the bogs and I'll look after them real good. Just after I've gotten over my depression that is, all the clashes I reckon I'm gonna have is doing my swede in

Seriously I think it's a great line up so far. It's one huge band off being legendary but I can live with that. I'm going to Soni too but if I had to pick just one of them this year then it would be Download.

[cornucopia]

I'm warming to it each time I have a look at the line up and research some of the bands. Granted first look wouldn't appeal to some, me included, but that's what makes a festival, finding new acts that you wouldn't because you've been watching the "big names"

[justanothername]

Could all you old farts and wobbly lippers all just send your good looking female friends along this year then please. There's gonna be no queues at the bogs and I'll look after them real good. Just after I've gotten over my depression that is, all the clashes I reckon I'm gonna have is doing my swede in

Seriously I think it's a great line up so far. It's one huge band off being legendary but I can live with that. I'm going to Soni too but if I had to pick just one of them this year then it would be Download.

[t8yman]

I'm warming to it each time I have a look at the line up and research some of the bands. Granted first look wouldn't appeal to some, me included, but that's what makes a festival, finding new acts that you wouldn't because you've been watching the "big names"

[atomised]

It goes back to the limited pool of headliners regarded as the biggest names in rock and metal. Once you come away from metallica, maiden, slipknot, ac/dc and Sabbath you need to start giving bands like avenged the chance.

This years not as strong as last but I can easily pick out 15 to 20 bands I fancy seeing none of whom are the headliners, that to me represents good value even at 200 quid

[Muppetmark]

It goes back to the limited pool of headliners regarded as the biggest names in rock and metal. Once you come away from metallica, maiden, slipknot, ac/dc and Sabbath you need to start giving bands like avenged the chance.

This years not as strong as last but I can easily pick out 15 to 20 bands I fancy seeing none of whom are the headliners, that to me represents good value even at 200 quid

[atomised]

So who else from the realms of guaranteed ticket sellers was available this year.

Also a fair number of my mates who've bought tickets have done so on the strength of either aerosmith or linkin park and perceive A7X as the weak link so it is all relative really

Edited January 29, 2014 by atomised

[PastCaring]

200 quid is a lot of cash to part with if, like in our case, there's only a handful of bands that stand out. We'll probably also wait for the rest of the line up and then go for a day, if the weather's okay.

[lightning1000]

Again its all relative, 200 pounds may be a lot to some, to others its chump change.

[dentalplan]

So who else from the realms of guaranteed ticket sellers was available this year.

Also a fair number of my mates who've bought tickets have done so on the strength of either aerosmith or linkin park and perceive A7X as the weak link so it is all relative really

[jump]

So who else from the realms of guaranteed ticket sellers was available this year.

Also a fair number of my mates who've bought tickets have done so on the strength of either aerosmith or linkin park and perceive A7X as the weak link so it is all relative really

[mrtourette]

Foos wouldn't ever be realisitc but I can't see why NIN weren't considered. Maybe they were and it just wasn't right, but for them to be around and not being doing Download or Soni seems like a missed opportunity.

[lightning1000]

Joe bonamassa leaps off the page for me. I think its the best booking at any UK festival so far this year. I would happily pay £100 just to see him.

[dentalplan]

Although it's never as simple as this band is touring so they are free to play but Foos & NIN have fest dates in June and would be a lot better than some of the shit that has been announced so far.

[lightning1000]

Foos wouldn't ever be realisitc but I can't see why NIN weren't considered. Maybe they were and it just wasn't right, but for them to be around and not being doing Download or Soni seems like a missed opportunity.

[jump]

Foos wouldn't ever be realisitc but I can't see why NIN weren't considered. Maybe they were and it just wasn't right, but for them to be around and not being doing Download or Soni seems like a missed opportunity.

[jump]

They could still headline the 2nd stage on Sunday couldn't they? It would allow them their full stage set up and stop Trent Bitching. It's also possibly the reason why they haven't been announced yet as their arena tour sales are fucking dire.

[mrtourette]

It would take a lot to tempt me to Download (ie Tool headlining) but this year looks particularly poor. The Friday second stage run is good but the rest looks like a bunch of fall-back options and desperation bookings. Which I guess sometimes you have to utilise when you're a niche festival with a major competitor making a comeback splash.

Edited January 29, 2014 by mrtourette

[dentalplan]

Apparently they asked NIN but they said no or something like that according Copping on twitter.

[atomised]

Joe bonamassa leaps off the page for me. I think its the best booking at any UK festival so far this year. I would happily pay £100 just to see him.

[jump]

Tbh the only booking that made me give a non-sarcastic wow was Sikth. The other acts I like I've just seen too many times in recent years already.

Edited January 29, 2014 by jump

[jammy2211]

I think a lot of people at Download are just getting fatigued with the fact its the same bands as the past few years in a different order or on different stages. This is only my 4th Download and yet all the high slots are filled by bands who played recently, except Fall Out Boy and Status Quo (lol). The lower stages are a fairly similiar story too - I need to check out a lot of the new bands though so should probably reserve a bit of judgement.

I guess it all comes down to the limited pool of rock bands etc but it still feels like they keep missing out on big rock bands year on year who could help keep the festival feel a bit more fresh.