Rock Werchter 2025

[charlierc]

3 hours ago, Mondo-kun said:

Muse don't have any shows after 04.07. Playing two countries back to back seems not to be a problem for them, as in 2022 they played three (Italy-Portugal-UK). Playing before Sam Fender may be seen as downgrade, but a big enough paycheck could solve it.

I think that Portugal show in 2022 was a stand in as well as that was replacing Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins passed 

[charlierc]

2 hours ago, sisco said:

How about The Killers.  End in the US at the end of June and not back touring until August.  Could fill the RW, Mad Cool, Nos spots easily

They did Mad Cool last year so I'm not sure if they'd be doing such repeat bookings so soon

[Floyd_Ams]

Please let it be QOTSA! They just need to come to Europe 5 days earlier.

 

...and then I woke up...

 

(Yes I know they are playing Pukkelpop)  

[northernangel]

8 hours ago, charlierc said:

They did Mad Cool last year so I'm not sure if they'd be doing such repeat bookings so soon

 

If The Killers were available to book I'd imagine they'll have been got. The fact KOL didn't help to sell day tickets out eventually and combi are still available says a lot. I doubt they will entertain the same booking strategy next year.

 

6 hours ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Please let it be QOTSA! They just need to come to Europe 5 days earlier.

 

...and then I woke up...

 

(Yes I know they are playing Pukkelpop)  

 

Personally anyone from only two years ago would be poor but get a first name at least.

[sisco]

10 hours ago, charlierc said:

They did Mad Cool last year so I'm not sure if they'd be doing such repeat bookings so soon

Yeah fairpoint (didn’t look at that).  
 

All 3 places need to sell tickets so you’d expect someone big ish to come.  Personally still think it’ll be Mumfords to the rescue

[charlierc]

9 hours ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Please let it be QOTSA! They just need to come to Europe 5 days earlier.

 

...and then I woke up...

 

(Yes I know they are playing Pukkelpop)  

Feel like Pukkelpop might have something to say about the viability of QOTSA doing Werchter tbh 

[sisco]

14 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Feel like Pukkelpop might have something to say about the viability of QOTSA doing Werchter tbh 

Hasn’t it sold out? Might help things 

[Floyd_Ams]

3 hours ago, northernangel said:

Personally anyone from only two years ago would be poor but get a first name at least.

 

For me, it depends on who that is. If it's a band I really love like QOTSA or Pearl Jam, they can bring them over every two years for as long as they are active and I'll be fine with that :). I mean...some names are recurring anyway, it might as well be them. It's totally subjective of course!

 

1 hour ago, sisco said:

Hasn’t it sold out? Might help things 

 

Combis are sold out, the QOTSA day in not. 

Under normal circumstances, there would be no chance that they'd do both festivals (I don't think there is a chance now either, I just want to keep dreaming). But in extreme circumstances with late cancellations, festivals in the same country that generally don't share their big names (RW, PKP, Graspop, etc.), might do so as they have done in the past (FNM in both Graspop and RW within 1-2 weeks apart is the latest example I remember). LN is behind all these festivals anyway...

[tmolvik]

19 hours ago, h12101 said:

Looks like Kasabian have replaced them at a festival in Spain: https://www.elespanol.com/quincemil/vivir/musica/20250528/kasabian-actuara-do-camino-kings-of-leon-cancela-concierto-razones-salud/1003743778957_0.html?utm_source=twitter_vigo&umbralhora=8.

 

Can't see them being big enough to fill this slot at Werchter though. I hope that they are replaced properly, and RW don't just bump up Raye et al.

Out of fear for what else poppy they might pull out, I'd take Kasabian in a heartbeat. 

 

Placebo has recently finished a tour, and could possibly be dragged out of hibernation if they get a few festivals. Maybe they also can give Biffy the spot they want. As far as I know, they are available that day. Editors? 

[sisco]

Muse for NOS and Mad Cool

[tmolvik]

43 minutes ago, sisco said:

Muse for NOS and Mad Cool

 

Muse second down could be ok, but surely that must be an expensive replacement (which I absolutely think they could afford). Still hoping for Kasabian or Biffy though. Worst for me is if they go for Inhaler or something. 

[MiloAFC]

I'd love to have The Killers back. In terms of mid 2000s nostalgia acts that could go where KOL; they fit the bill nicely. There's also a 20th anniversary of Costello Music for The Fratellis 

 

I saw Cynamde at Cross the Tracks last Sunday and they were excellent - not too bothered about who they get as they're a very good band to have in that slot anyway. 

Edited May 29, 2025 by MiloAFC

[Kempleton]

54 minutes ago, sisco said:

Muse for NOS and Mad Cool

Does that make them more likely or less likely for RW?

 

I’d be very keen on this as a replacement.

[charlierc]

6 minutes ago, Kempleton said:

Does that make them more likely or less likely for RW?

 

I’d be very keen on this as a replacement.

What's the vacant day at Werchter?

 

I know that Muse are in Poland on 4 July

[majmun]

Could they use the free saturday spot to add two "good" names instead of one "big" name in replacement ?

[BennyL]

It’s unlikely Muse would sub to Fender

unless they’re offered a full set and a boat load of cash?…

Mumford and sons it is then 

[BlackFoxx]

Springsteen please

[Mondo-kun]

28 minutes ago, BlackFoxx said:

Springsteen please

Springsteen before Young Springsteen? 🤣

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

I've got my fingers and toes crossed for Muse

[BlackFoxx]

1 hour ago, Mondo-kun said:

Springsteen before Young Springsteen? 🤣

Probably the only act you could see Sam maybe agreeing to switch co-headline / sub order with

[sisco]

You’re all going to be so sad when it’s suddenly Tom Odell subbing 😂

[tmolvik]

2 minutes ago, sisco said:

You’re all going to be so sad when it’s suddenly Tom Odell subbing 😂

Yup... 😕

[MiloAFC]

He's already there isn't he? Hello Tempest Road is Odell?

 

Also if it is it makes my Cynamde decision very easy 

Edited May 29, 2025 by MiloAFC

[northernangel]

5 hours ago, BennyL said:

It’s unlikely Muse would sub to Fender

unless they’re offered a full set and a boat load of cash?…

Mumford and sons it is then 

 

Muse won't play lower than Fender

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

 

12 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

Muse won't play lower than Fender

This is Rock Werchter we're talking about though, where Blink-182 played third down below system and linkin park and the killers subbed after headlining a day on their own. I believe anything is possible with this festival.