The Rock Slot

[maelzoid]

4 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Funny how slim the options seem to be for this.

I suppose it depends on how broad your terms are. There are a lot of 'rock' bands out there, but this slot seems to be for a particular brand of vintage hard rock. Given that, it's hard to imagine who could be considered a big booking who still isn't considered a headliner.

But what about Lenny Kravitz or Santana?

[TKOCF]

Imagine War Pigs on the pyramid. 

 

Just imagine. That would be a moment.

[gmb1992]

16 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Green Day? Sightings of Billy Joe apparently

They did a "secret" opening slot at Reading in 2012 (i think) so my bets are on them! 

[Mouseboy11]

Ozzy playing solo seems a good shout.

[priest17]

Something big eh? Like 7 members big? Maybe 2 drummers?

There is no Planet B.

 

 

[grilladelphia]

+1 for Ozzy / Sabbath - would be sooooo rowdy

[Wooderson]

Green Day would be superb. Theyve a solid 60 in them.

[jj200]

A name that's not been mentioned is Kasabian

[mattiloy]

5 minutes ago, jj200 said:

A name that's not been mentioned is Kasabian

Also not mentioned - the sugababes

[mattiloy]

It looks line Ozzy has shows in the US next year around the glasto dates.

So my secondary and tertiary punts:

Alice Cooper? Iggy Pop?

[dentalplan]

2 hours ago, Mouseboy11 said:

Ozzy playing solo seems a good shout.

Not if #WrongShazza has anything to do with it.

[eastynh]

Rammstein active in Uk around Glasto.

[deadpheasant]

Way too early to speculate.

Rammstein are playing in Coventry the weekend before so let's just say it's them.

[The Martini Police]

2 hours ago, maelzoid said:

I suppose it depends on how broad your terms are. There are a lot of 'rock' bands out there, but this slot seems to be for a particular brand of vintage hard rock. Given that, it's hard to imagine who could be considered a big booking who still isn't considered a headliner.

But what about Lenny Kravitz or Santana?

Not necessarily vintage though. The last band that did it were Royal Blood. 

[Gingerfish79]

Green Day, Ozzy, Def Leopard, Pumpkins. All would be great. Anybody for some Steel Panther??? 

Also (and a crossover to the headliners thread), Slipknot would absolutely own the Pyramid. I didnt consider myself a fan but I thought they were incredible at Download.

[Hugh Jass]

Might stretch the definition of “rock” somewhat but... Bryan Adams?

[Gnomicide]

Judas Priest. The only band playing Green Manalishi on The Pyramid next year.

[HeyPorter]

Surprised there’s no shouts for Marilyn Manson. Not a big fan but he would be a must-see in that slot. 

[Gnomicide]

2 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

Surprised there’s no shouts for Marilyn Manson. Not a big fan but he would be a must-see in that slot. 

Good call that, probably about the right size, enough of a curiosity factor to bring in the non fans. I'd be happy with that. 

[HeyPorter]

7 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Good call that, probably about the right size, enough of a curiosity factor to bring in the non fans. I'd be happy with that. 

Perfect slot for him, he’s Download sub-size nowadays and I’d like to think he’d be curious himself to do a daytime set in front of the Pyramid dwellers. 

[eastynh]

15 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

Surprised there’s no shouts for Marilyn Manson. Not a big fan but he would be a must-see in that slot. 

I would rather have Nine Inch Nails.

No way should MM be allowed to play Personal Jesus on the Pyramid before Depeche Mode get the opportunity.

[zeppelin]

12 minutes ago, eastynh said:

I would rather have Nine Inch Nails.

For me, they're another that fall into the "should headline Other" category. Although admittedly they were incredible subbing Reading back in 2007.

Also, to the shouts of Green Day I really think they'd headline. 

Edit: Weezer are still my bet.

Edited July 17, 2019 by zeppelin

[HeyPorter]

19 minutes ago, eastynh said:

I would rather have Nine Inch Nails.

No way should MM be allowed to play Personal Jesus on the Pyramid before Depeche Mode get the opportunity.

NIN far too big for that slot and daylight wouldn’t suit them. Marilyn is great when it comes to covers and that is a decent one, his version of Cry Little Sister would go down a treat too. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Fucking surprised that #MeToo hasn't taken Marilyn Manson straight to career purgatory. I'd hope he's persona non grata at the farm.

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

1 hour ago, The Martini Police said:

Not necessarily vintage though. The last band that did it were Royal Blood. 

And they were a right snore fest. Stood just behind the sound stage, really pumped up for it... energy quickly fizzled out...