Metallica 2014

[TheNewUnion]

I've been listening to Binge & Pruge. Granted it's from 1993 but I'd be thrilled if they just played most of that. Perhaps throw in a couple of cover versions (they already do/have done Stone Cold Crazy) and tone down the sweary a bit. It's quite a long album, too long I think for he headline slot on the Pyramid so paring it down a bit would, I think, give enough hits to get you through.

I've never seen Metallica live, but the impression I get from listening to that one live album is that it's a loud energetic engaging show - I really hope they play.

[eFestivals]

Hmmm ... one step forwards, two steps back .... I'm no closer to finding out whether this is actually happening or not.

I'm just about certain that attempts have been made to make it happen, just not what the result of those attempts are.

[GlastoSimon]

Hmmm ... one step forwards, two steps back .... I'm no closer to finding out whether this is actually happening or not.

I'm just about certain that attempts have been made to make it happen, just not what the result of those attempts are.

Dear god. Bedlam in 3,2,1...

In what regard? As Pyramid headliners? Or playing at all?

[Monkismo]

Am I the only one who doesn't think Metallica are *that* heavy? I mean, it's not as if we're talking about shouty/grunty metal bands like Slayer, Sepultura, Rammstein or Pantera. A lot of Metallica's stuff is pretty melodic, especially the stuff on the Black album (which they'll undoubtedly play a lot of), and Hetfield's voice has more of a Southern rock tinge to it these days. If Queens of the Stone Age can play (and headline the Other Stage), Smashing Pumpkins can play, Eagles of Death Metal can play, Slash can play and shit shouty bands like Enter Shikari can play, I don't see why Metallica shouldn't. They're big enough and good enough.

[mrtourette]

Am I the only one who doesn't think Metallica are *that* heavy? I mean, it's not as if we're talking about shouty/grunty metal bands like Slayer, Sepultura, Rammstein or Pantera. A lot of Metallica's stuff is pretty melodic, especially the stuff on the Black album (which they'll undoubtedly play a lot of), and Hetfield's voice has more of a Southern rock tinge to it these days. If Queens of the Stone Age can play (and headline the Other Stage), Smashing Pumpkins can play, Eagles of Death Metal can play, Slash can play and shit shouty bands like Enter Shikari can play, I don't see why Metallica shouldn't. They're big enough and good enough.

Of course you aren't the only one, that fact that they're MOR metal was discussed quite a while ago.

[Monkismo]

Of course you aren't the only one, that fact that they're MOR metal was discussed quite a while ago.

Good, i guess that's hidden in amongst the other 65 pages.

[mrtourette]

Good, i guess that's hidden in amongst the other 65 pages.

To be honest it may well not have been this thread but one of the seven others than the situation has been discussed

[JGP]

I'd have probably checked them out if the love of my life Lana Del Rey wasn't playing. I'm not into metal at all but I'd imagine they'd put on a hell of a show.

[metallimuse]

Hmmm ... one step forwards, two steps back .... I'm no closer to finding out whether this is actually happening or not.

I'm just about certain that attempts have been made to make it happen, just not what the result of those attempts are.

First you giveth...then you taketh away....

[GuitarManDan15]

First you giveth...then you taketh away....

QOTSA are now headlining?

Edited March 27, 2014 by GuitarManDan15

[metallimuse]

I knew someone would make that joke even as I was writing it.

[Mouseboy11]

So is it possible that we could get a clash of Metallica/Lana Del Ray/The National? That would kill me, although that may seem odd.

[FloorFiller]

So is it possible that we could get a clash of Metallica/Lana Del Ray/The National? That would kill me, although that may seem odd.

The National aren';t going to headline any stage they're on, i'd put good money on it. Other sub seems the most likely

[Mouseboy11]

The National aren';t going to headline any stage they're on, i'd put good money on it. Other sub seems the most likely

Ahh right, thought I read something about them being rumoured for The Park on Saturday.

I think if Metallica do headline the pyramid I'll be there over anywhere else, wouldn't miss the opportunity to hear everyone chanting "Die!" along to "Creeping Death"

This is providing the resale is kind to me!

[kingcrawler]

Ahh right, thought I read something about them being rumoured for The Park on Saturday.

I think if Metallica do headline the pyramid I'll be there over anywhere else, wouldn't miss the opportunity to hear everyone chanting "Die!" along to "Creeping Death"

This is providing the resale is kind to me!

A couple of people have suggested them headlining The Park but there's not an actual rumour about it. Personally I think they're too big for The Park now and that either subbing or headlining the Other Stage is more likely.

[FloorFiller]

A couple of people have suggested them headlining The Park but there's not an actual rumour about it. Personally I think they're too big for The Park now and that either subbing or headlining the Other Stage is more likely.

yeah they're far too big for the Park. subbing Other seems the most realistic placing - although some of the diehard fans on here insist they could headline it (they couldn't)

[GlastoSoon]

Ahh right, thought I read something about them being rumoured for The Park on Saturday.

I think if Metallica do headline the pyramid I'll be there over anywhere else, wouldn't miss the opportunity to hear everyone chanting "Die!" along to "Creeping Death"

This is providing the resale is kind to me!

If it is indeed Arcade Fire / Metallica / Kasbian I think the resale will be kind to you.

I know a fair few gangs of girls who got tickets last year and returned them as there was no Beyonce etc as the year before. I can see it being the same as this year if they are the three headliners.

Idiots, absolute idiots but I do think line ups count to a fair few people. None of this forum though, obviously.

[Bisque]

Idiots, absolute idiots but I do think line ups count to a fair few people. None of this forum though, obviously.

As mentioned before, I'm really hoping the same for this to be the case

[Slugworth]

Idiots, absolute idiots

Indeed.

[howlin_pete]

Reading festival would kill to have Metallica, Arcade Fire and Kasabian as their 3 headliners. Different demographic, but those bands would shift tickets at any festival

[mattgimmeshelter]

The inevitable TBC is imminent... I can feel it.

[CHRLY]

yeah they're far too big for the Park. subbing Other seems the most realistic placing - although some of the diehard fans on here insist they could headline it (they couldn't)

Yeh I reckon they'll sub massive attack, would work out well for me considering that horrible Sunday shaping up on the pyramid

[Vieuphoria]

WHich is bigger; John Peel or The Park? I think it'll Peel, right? I think they could just about headline Peel, but I do think it more likely they'll sub the Other. The National that is, not Metallica.

[marcwilson87]

I just watched Through the Never, no I'm more erect than ever

[dentalplan]

WHich is bigger; John Peel or The Park? I think it'll Peel, right? I think they could just about headline Peel, but I do think it more likely they'll sub the Other. The National that is, not Metallica.

They headlined JP last time they played.