Headliner clues from Michael

[Huckleberry Finn]

The nature of the chat on here suggests to me that even after Metallica are confirmed there will be some expecting/hoping/predicting Prince et al still to be announced to headline the Saturday. Too much denial going on for a mere confirmation from the festival to put people off dreaming up a way for their favourite act to be confirmed.

[davefrompompey]

The nature of the chat on here suggests to me that even after Metallica are confirmed there will be some expecting/hoping/predicting Prince et al still to be announced to headline the Saturday. Too much denial going on for a mere confirmation from the festival to put people off dreaming up a way for their favourite act to be confirmed.

[milly16]

ABBA

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

But you can't have the super acts of that kind every single year. There has been one every festival since 2009 (for me anyway)

[eFestivals]

Thing is though Metallica are very much a 'super act' in terms of record sales/touring numbers etc. The fact that some people fail to realise that is down to their own misconceptions, nothing else.

the reason that many people fail to realise that is because despite them being that, they're still a niche act.

Most acts of similar size tend to have fans across all of the spectrum. The likes of Metallica do not.

[GlastoSimon]

Thing is though Metallica are very much a 'super act' in terms of record sales/touring numbers etc. The fact that some people fail to realise that is down to their own misconceptions, nothing else.

[dentalplan]

You're not related to Michael by any chance, are you?

So I heard (tho I was drunk at the time, didn't take it in as well as I might, and might have entirely misunderstood the whole thing ), Michael has a young relative called Will who's been badgering him to have more metal, and likes to tell people that one day soon he'll be running Glastonbury's metal stage.

But that might all be the effects of drink.

[mr gumby]

What I'm looking forward to is the look on the faces of those who've just stayed rather than moving to another stage. I can just imagine people watching Elbow, for example, because they love 'One day like this' then being blasted with 'Creeping death'. It'll be even better than the Mumfords fans bewildered looks during 'Stagger Lee' last year.

[PGTIps]

Long shot but any chance it could be 3RDEYEGIRL Prince's band

[zico martin]

This is exactly it.

The first part of my post mentioned that Metallica were a huge act, but perhaps not to those who don't particularly like that genre or Metallica themselves - this includes me, not a huge fan of metal.

They don't have the mainstream appeal of most 'huge' acts, but there aren't enough of those acts for Glastonbury to have every year.

[Scotdy]

I've never heard nothing else maters, when I try to think of it I just get Numb by Linkin Park. I wouldn't say its main stream.

[Rumblestripe]

IF they are the final Pyramid Headliner (and they are obviously playing but may sub or play the Other) I'll be elsewhere. The lack of a Led Zep, a Springsteen or another BIG GLOBAL brand might just make it easier to get that precious ticket in 2015...

[dentalplan]

Genuine question: was the Boss ever particularly huge over here? I thought it was more of an American thing with cult like fans worldwide.

[Perks]

Metallica will be friggen awesome. Everyone I know going is well excited about it! its gonna be immense.. If you aren't bothered go somewhere else, beyonce was a truly horrific choice of headliner for me, so I went somewhere else that night..and it was badass wherever I went!. In all honesty I don't tend to watch headliners, so am usually elsewhere, but not this year. Sat night The Pyramid is gonna be rocking. Damn right

Edited April 29, 2014 by Perks

[Rumblestripe]

Genuine question: was the Boss ever particularly huge over here? I thought it was more of an American thing with cult like fans worldwide.

[BananaR]

Thing is though Metallica are very much a 'super act' in terms of record sales/touring numbers etc. The fact that some people fail to realise that is down to their own misconceptions, nothing else.[/quote

Im not sure many of the comments I've read here are in any way doubtful of the calibre of Metallica. They are a massive band. No question.As for being open minded, having misconceptions etc. Its certainly not that in my case or I would say for most real music fans.But,being blunt, I could probably find something to happily listen to in any genre of music except metal.I honestly believe for most people not enthusiastic about this booking it really is a question of personal taste. Whatever way you want to look at it, its a polarising choice of headliner and certainly not common demoninator stuff like some previous years e.g U2 , Coldplay, Stones etc

[Nickyboy]

Yes - it's certainly a polarizing headliner, the likes of which we haven't seen since Jay-Z. I'm hoping for a good alternative on another stage myself I must admit, but I can understand why Metallica are headlining. I just wish it was a different night - there's something a bit special about Saturday night at the Pyramid that I'll miss this year

[Bluearsedfly]

Nope. Still a possibility he could usurp Metallica and relegate them to The Other.

[Bluearsedfly]

do you think the Metallica rumours that go back for over 4 months in the public domain are all wrong?

[Bluearsedfly]

Yes - it's certainly a polarizing headliner, the likes of which we haven't seen since Jay-Z. I'm hoping for a good alternative on another stage myself I must admit, but I can understand why Metallica are headlining. I just wish it was a different night - there's something a bit special about Saturday night at the Pyramid that I'll miss this year

[mr gumby]

I've never heard nothing else maters, when I try to think of it I just get Numb by Linkin Park. I wouldn't say its main stream.

[autoinflate]

i think he's saying it's not mainstream cos he hasn't heard of it.

[monkey1989]

More excited to see if they catch us with any suprises when they release the rest of the bill next month , metallica is old news on these here boards

[austrian_zeppelin]

metallica would be ace. one of the best live bands ever. seen them plenty of times and they never disappoint. even for those who don't like metal, don't miss it. you won't regret it.

[Titters2]

Well don't miss it. I am about to start the "well Metallica surprised me" thread before the Monday afternoon posts start to land. Give them 20 mins, if not mooch off and be pleasantly surprised at what you might discover randomly. I did that with Jay z and Gorillaz out of curiosity. Weren't for me but ticked the box just in case.