Foo Fighters

[Brave Sir Robin]

Now I'm sure this is BS (they've played before for a start) but Stagedoor reckon they've heard from "multiple parties" that Foos might headline:

http://stagedoor.fm/2014/05/01/forget-metallica-mystery-glastonbury-headliner-may-just-well-foo-fighters/

[H.M.V]

OMG that would be the best news ever for me!!!

[scrippit]

[ChrisTGA]

Even tho this is probably 99% incorrect, I'm praying it's true. Don't get me wrong I like Metallica, I've seen then twice, but I'd much rather see Foo Fighters headline. Having seen both I thought Foo Fighters were the better live band.

[H.M.V]

They are playing Firefly festival the weekend before so what would be stopping them?

I shall be praying a LOT!

[BA4 4BY]

OMG that would be the best news ever for me!!!

And me!!

[FloorFiller]

i wouldn't mind Foo Fighters headlining one year, but not this year - them coupled with Arcade Fire and Kasabian just looks like an average Reading/Leeds set of headliners and there's nothing thrilling about it at all. though people may not agree with Metallica headlining, the controversy surrounding them topping the bill (and the fact it'll be the first metal act up there) makes it special, regardless of what you think of them

[quilani]

Yeah but it's gonna be Metallica, innit.

[ChrisTGA]

Best option would have been Arcade Fire/Foos/Metallica

[math125]

well if Metallica are willing to play other stage what's would have stopped them approaching other bands in the last few weeks?

[Bobs]

Nice theories, and it's good to see it being suggested, but lets get Metallica done this year, and if it goes successful next year we can have

Foo's, Fleetwood Mac and Foasis headlining.

[zico martin]

Foos v metallica? Lol yeah right

[eFestivals]

well if Metallica are willing to play other stage what's would have stopped them approaching other bands in the last few weeks?

the fact that Glasto don't actually usually approach bands of this major a size?

"Excuse me, you're one of the biggest bands in the world. Do you fancy forgetting about your usual fee, and playing for a few quid instead?"

[Superunknown]

It'd be great and everything but I agree with the R+L comment. You'd have Foos, Kasabian and The Black Keys all from 2012. Metallica should and will headline.

[dentalplan]

i wouldn't mind Foo Fighters headlining one year, but not this year - them coupled with Arcade Fire and Kasabian just looks like an average Reading/Leeds set of headliners and there's nothing thrilling about it at all. though people may not agree with Metallica headlining, the controversy surrounding them topping the bill (and the fact it'll be the first metal act up there) makes it special, regardless of what you think of them

Same goes for Metallica really - they're the act that's headlined Reading & Leeds the most. I'd say it's a very good R+L trio really - after all, there's no Green Day, My Chemical Romance or Blink-182 in the mix. I don't see what'd be wrong with it anyway but fair enough.

I do like Foo Fighters and I don't like Metallica, but it's becoming increasingly apparent that some people need their eyes opening to how little of a negative effect metal/'heavy music' has, so the latter are probably best off playing.

Edited May 2, 2014 by dentalplan

[The Placid Casual]

It'll be a strong, solid booking for next year off the back of their new album

[The Placid Casual]

Also, if they play, Dave owes me £20

[russycarps]

Foo fighters are the worst of the worst for me. Bland music, fronted by an absolute hard-on. Id take Metallica a million times over these turds.

I fail to see how they can be differentiated from Nickelback, who are widely ridiculed.

[jeffie]

Foo fighters are the worst of the worst for me. Bland music, fronted by an absolute hard-on. Id take Metallica a million times over these turds.

I fail to see how they can be differentiated from Nickelback, who are widely ridiculed.

Stop it!!

[russycarps]

Stop it!!

oh jeffie not you too!! say you arent a foo fighters fan please...

[russycarps]

oh crap, I've just remembered your a nickelback fan

god help you

[DizzyRum]

This is not so daft and how good would it be!

1 week before: https://fireflyfestival.com/lineup/

It could add up.

And how can Glasto be happy with Metallica when they are headlining Sonisphere just 1 week later, hardly exclusive...

I know everyone is convinced it is Metallica, but this kind of makes more sense - plus, I would much prefer it!

[Brave Sir Robin]

I fail to see how they can be differentiated from Nickelback, who are widely ridiculed.

One listen to 'Big Me' or 'Everlong' ought to put you right.

[math125]

the fact that Glasto don't actually usually approach bands of this major a size?

"Excuse me, you're one of the biggest bands in the world. Do you fancy forgetting about your usual fee, and playing for a few quid instead?"

I take your point but given the situation couldn't hurt to at least put the word out they were looking. Throw in a few pints of cider and maybe a bbq

[Brave Sir Robin]

Throw in a few pints of cider and maybe a bbq

And a Growler, I hear Dave's partial. Maybe even a candle-powered steam boat too.