Download 2027

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

My early ‘prediction’ for the logo slots. 

[northernangel]

33 minutes ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

My early ‘prediction’ for the logo slots. 

 

That top 3 Friday would be great if it wasn't Deftones above them, I don't think Deftones would play above them either. HIM returning would be great, didn't go see Ville Valli on tour which is now a regret and he clashed with Evanescence in 2023 which was a bloody hard choice! I'm fairly sure after the announcement that Good Charlotte would either sub or they'll be that big second stage headliner. It'll be telling if they sell tickets quicker than Shikari.

 

Good Charlotte and Blink though and then AFI into Slipknot would be decent.

[JimMacVeigh]

2 hours ago, northernangel said:

 

That top 3 Friday would be great if it wasn't Deftones above them, I don't think Deftones would play above them either. HIM returning would be great, didn't go see Ville Valli on tour which is now a regret and he clashed with Evanescence in 2023 which was a bloody hard choice! I'm fairly sure after the announcement that Good Charlotte would either sub or they'll be that big second stage headliner. It'll be telling if they sell tickets quicker than Shikari.

 

Good Charlotte and Blink though and then AFI into Slipknot would be decent.

Deftones would 100% headline over Evanescence. 

[Andre91]

17 minutes ago, JimMacVeigh said:

Deftones would 100% headline over Evanescence. 

Without question. 
 

HIM would get a big slot if they came back for sure. They’re in Primark now 😂

[JimMacVeigh]

1 hour ago, Andre91 said:

Without question. 
 

HIM would get a big slot if they came back for sure. They’re in Primark now 😂

It’s mental seeing those band shirts in Primark 😂

Seen some legitimate surprises in there too. President, death cab for cutie, Don broco…

 

funnily enough, I’m surprised deftones haven’t ended up in there yet. 

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, JimMacVeigh said:

Deftones would 100% headline over Evanescence. 

Its not they wouldn't headline over, that wasn't my point. It was Deftones I doubt would be the headliner above Evanescence subbing. 

[JimMacVeigh]

31 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Its not they wouldn't headline over, that wasn't my point. It was Deftones I doubt would be the headliner above Evanescence subbing. 

Ahhhh. I see. 
I think it’s possible either way. Evanescence did sub iron maiden in 2007. 

[northernangel]

13 minutes ago, JimMacVeigh said:

Ahhhh. I see. 
I think it’s possible either way. Evanescence did sub iron maiden in 2007. 

 

They did but Iron Maiden are a completely different band to Deftones. Take 2010, Deftones had RATM above and Megadeth below, just don't different bands. I know it's subjective but where some do some don't, who I know who like Deftones and love RATM wouldn't care if they missed Evanescence, they wouldn't be the name they go for.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

38 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

They did but Iron Maiden are a completely different band to Deftones. Take 2010, Deftones had RATM above and Megadeth below, just don't different bands. I know it's subjective but where some do some don't, who I know who like Deftones and love RATM wouldn't care if they missed Evanescence, they wouldn't be the name they go for.

Deftones were originally booked to sub Kiss in 2020, and ended up subbing Maiden in 22. I don’t think Evanescence subbing them is any stranger than that. I was going for early 00’s Kerrang vibes for the Friday main. 

[JimMacVeigh]

4 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

Deftones were originally booked to sub Kiss in 2020, and ended up subbing Maiden in 22. I don’t think Evanescence subbing them is any stranger than that. I was going for early 00’s Kerrang vibes for the Friday main. 

And deftones were subbing Biffy clyro in 21 which was then cancelled due to Covid, and that spot ended up going to Korn in 22, under Biffy. 
 

There’s no doubt been some interesting subs over the years for sure. 
 

I think evanescence under deftones is fine. It isn’t my bag but if nothing better was on, I’d go. 

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, JimMacVeigh said:

And deftones were subbing Biffy clyro in 21 which was then cancelled due to Covid, and that spot ended up going to Korn in 22, under Biffy. 
 

There’s no doubt been some interesting subs over the years for sure. 
 

I think evanescence under deftones is fine. It isn’t my bag but if nothing better was on, I’d go. 

Speaking of that in 2021, ADTR switching with Deftones would have made more sense. 

[JimMacVeigh]

14 hours ago, northernangel said:

Speaking of that in 2021, ADTR switching with Deftones would have made more sense. 

Weren’t ADTR under kiss?

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, JimMacVeigh said:

Weren’t ADTR under kiss?

They were going to be yes and then they were in 2022. Korn before Biffy that year though is the most mind boggling decision that could have been made and the crowds acted as such

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

For anyone in need of an outside chance;

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYziKw3kTVI

[Thatonekid]

What do we think 

[TWY2911]

2 hours ago, Thatonekid said:

What do we think 

 

PTV are too big to be third down

 

Turnstile will probably hold out till they are headliners as that seems inevitable, if they play the festival at all 

[TWY2911]

Saw Knocked Loose at Slam Dunk at weekend and Wow they have everything to be a big festival headliner

 

Crowd work, Energy etc. 

 

I really hope their next album elevates them even more as I feel the big festival headliner pool is missing a heavy band as the current ones aren't getting any younger

[Andre91]

Updated 2027 prediction:

[Gricole]

I have been following developments related to Hellfest. It is their 20th anniversary next year and they skipped the warm up tour this year to save for something big to celebrate.

 

That said I think Download could definitiely utilise some of Hellfest's rumoured headliners. 

 

I think (and this is purely speculation) but we will get Slayer and `Gojira for Hellfest. Gojira are 80% confirmed by the Hellfest owner who didn't get them this year so they can play next year. 

Apart from these, the other big bands that could tour I think are SOAD, Blink, Deftones, Sliplknot, Motley, Nightwish, Journey, maybe Bon Jovi?

Outside of festivals Europe may get AC/DC (last time?), Rolling Stones (if health stacks up as they were supposed to tour this year). It would be enormous for HF to get any of these ones but who knows. AC/DC have been on their radard for a LONG time.

 

What do you think?

[foolee]

1 hour ago, Gricole said:

I have been following developments related to Hellfest. It is their 20th anniversary next year and they skipped the warm up tour this year to save for something big to celebrate.

 

That said I think Download could definitiely utilise some of Hellfest's rumoured headliners. 

 

I think (and this is purely speculation) but we will get Slayer and `Gojira for Hellfest. Gojira are 80% confirmed by the Hellfest owner who didn't get them this year so they can play next year. 

Apart from these, the other big bands that could tour I think are SOAD, Blink, Deftones, Sliplknot, Motley, Nightwish, Journey, maybe Bon Jovi?

Outside of festivals Europe may get AC/DC (last time?), Rolling Stones (if health stacks up as they were supposed to tour this year). It would be enormous for HF to get any of these ones but who knows. AC/DC have been on their radard for a LONG time.

 

What do you think?

Would Slayer & Gojira both headline Hellfest? I think Deftones & Slipknot will be in Europe again. 

[Andre91]

2 hours ago, foolee said:

Would Slayer & Gojira both headline Hellfest? I think Deftones & Slipknot will be in Europe again. 

Yeah, they surely both will. 
 

SOAD are going to hit the early summer fests like Hellfest, RaR & DL, I tells ya.

[RedJosh]

9 hours ago, Gricole said:

I have been following developments related to Hellfest. It is their 20th anniversary next year and they skipped the warm up tour this year to save for something big to celebrate.

 

That said I think Download could definitiely utilise some of Hellfest's rumoured headliners. 

 

I think (and this is purely speculation) but we will get Slayer and `Gojira for Hellfest. Gojira are 80% confirmed by the Hellfest owner who didn't get them this year so they can play next year. 

Apart from these, the other big bands that could tour I think are SOAD, Blink, Deftones, Sliplknot, Motley, Nightwish, Journey, maybe Bon Jovi?

Outside of festivals Europe may get AC/DC (last time?), Rolling Stones (if health stacks up as they were supposed to tour this year). It would be enormous for HF to get any of these ones but who knows. AC/DC have been on their radard for a LONG time.

 

What do you think?

Hellfest have tried to get MCR for the last couple of years, so I wouldn't be surprised if it is Slayer, System, Gojira and MCR for next year at Hellfest.

 

I can see Download as MCR, System and one of Blink, Nickelback or NIN as the third headliner with Gojira subbing System or headlining second and potentially Slayer headlining second (but I think they will more likely not play Download because of the cost unless they want to play it).

[foolee]

5 hours ago, Andre91 said:

Yeah, they surely both will. 
 

SOAD are going to hit the early summer fests like Hellfest, RaR & DL, I tells ya.

If they do come back Download could do a lot worse than SOAD & Deftones. Nickelback as the third please. I mean I’m so sure on Deftones but I suppose it’s possible they don’t tour next summer. We should get a potential headliner for next summer this weekend once RAR/RIP finishes so might shed the first bit of light on who will be over.  

[Andre91]

19 minutes ago, foolee said:

If they do come back Download could do a lot worse than SOAD & Deftones. Nickelback as the third please. I mean I’m so sure on Deftones but I suppose it’s possible they don’t tour next summer. We should get a potential headliner for next summer this weekend once RAR/RIP finishes so might shed the first bit of light on who will be over.  

I think those 3 as well. If Deftones aren’t about next summer, I can see it being: Nickelback, SOAD & The Offspring.