Foo Fighters

[JayBalls]

Either way I shall be a happy man

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

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

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

It could add up.

That's in the States, it neither proves nor disproves anything with regards to them coming over here to play Glastonbury.

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

When have Glastonbury ever really cared that much about exclusivity? The majority of their main stage headliners are never exclusive. Metallica would create headlines regardless, much more so than when they headline Download/Soni because for Glastonbury, it's something entirely different.

I know everyone is convinced it is Metallica, but this kind of makes more sense

No it doesn't.

plus, I would much prefer it!

Well, if you'd prefer it then it must be a done deal. It all adds up.

[eoinca]

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.

This is the most accurate assessment of a band I've ever read.

Foo Fighters are pure gash.

[dentalplan]

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

Grohler

[jeffie]

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

I have a catholic taste in music.

[math125]

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

Grohler

[Brave Sir Robin]

Grohler

Good call - if they offer to rename it in his honour he's bound to say yes.

[dimus]

Metallica>Foo Fighters>A Steaming Turd> Nickleback

[Guitargeek]

Metallica>A Steaming Turd>Foo Fighters>Nickelback.

[Gucci Piggy]

A steaming turd > Nick Cave > Portishead > Tom Waits

What

[Andy0808 v3.0]

It never ceases to amaze me the optimism of people on these forums.

Foo Fighters will not play.

[FloorFiller]

It never ceases to amaze me the optimism of people on these forums.

Foo Fighters will not play.

"XXX band are in existence. they must be headlining Glastonbury"

[zero000]

Foo Fighters do have a lot of stodgy commerical rock e.g Long road to ruin, Walk etc... but they have produced some gems in their time. The first album in particular, is practically flawless.

[brandycoke]

Just spotted Band of Horses in that line up,so i'll keep my fingers crossed for them.

[mr gumby]

A steaming turd > Nick Cave > Portishead > Tom Waits

What

How. Very. Dare you!

[kbearne]

Wouldn't mind them actually but doubt it

[Gucci Piggy]

How. Very. Dare you!

Okay you got me I was joking and I like them all (except the steaming turd)

[IbizaPrincess]

If only I believed this would happen, I'd be made up. Grohl is a fox

[Bobs]

Was extremely boredbythem at leeds in 2012, 3hrs was just too much for, whati can only describe myself as a 'partial' fan, I think in terms of the 'heavy', Metallica will certainly pulls crowds in through sheer integrity, as well as the usual draws IMO.

A lot of people will be wondering if they'll do a job or not, but two bands of the same style, when otherwise previously untested, well, I'm not sure!

[The Placid Casual]

Okay you got me I was joking and I like them all (except the steaming turd)

A steaming turd>Will-2609

[deadpheasant]

With their new album out in autumn and a probable UK tour/arena tour, Foos could very well headline a UK festival next year.

Where do you reckon the Foo Fighters will go? Download or Glasto?

[JonSnuh]

They've just been announced to headline the Invictus games closing ceremony at the olympic park http://invictusgames.org/news/closing-concert-announced-for-the-invictus-games/

Tickets are £50 and I doubt they'd get their usual set time so probably not worth going just for them

[LondonTom]

Tickets are £50 and I doubt they'd get their usual set time so probably not worth going just for them

My thoughts exatly, if it was a proper Foo Fighters show going on I'd jump at it...but the rest of the line up...meh!

Plus it'd be cool to go a gig in the Olympic Park and I've not been yet. (Hopefully this is a bit of a test bed for next year and Live Nation moving back there.)

[JonSnuh]

Yeah went to kasabian at hard rock calling there last year and that was well organised. Astro turf standing area was pretty cool and sound was decent. Long walk from the train station though but maybe they'll move it to a different part of the park for others.

It's being broadcast on BBC so will be able to check out what it's like from that

[stuartbert two hats]

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?"

Isn't that exactly what they've done successfully, time after time with acts like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and (probably) Dolly Parton? But going back to the original context, I don't think they're in the business of asking huge bands to play Other, that would have been a fluke occurrence if it had happened with Metallica.

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

I've just listened to both of those songs and I'm still waiting for them to start. Dreary, dreary music. Dave's a nice guy though.