View Full Version : Download Festival 2010 - AC/DC confirm?
NicolaUK
18-10-2009, 14:36
So unsurprisingly, the dates have now been announced and it is, wait for it, 2nd weekend in June :thumbs:
The only band confirmed so far is Steel Panther, heavy AC/DC rumours :D
Soooo, same crowd going? Or are you waiting for line-ups
SGP_Mustang
20-10-2009, 01:53
Really regret not going this year, want to try and go next year but waiting for line up first, but if it's true that AC/DC are playing..i'd go for them alone.
douglasb
20-10-2009, 08:37
Guns 'n Roses have announced Canadian dates for January but you imagine they'll be looking to do their own stadium shows rather than festivals next year ...
NicolaUK
20-10-2009, 08:58
In all honesty I'm not sure they'd be taken seriously enough to do stadium shows here, arenas yes :shrug:
NicolaUK
17-11-2009, 13:09
Early bird tickets go on sale Thursday http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/news/article.aspx?AID=8c84589c-e8a9-41c9-91b2-f9666a8663dd
I can't book till after Christmas. Do plan to go though.
RIP on sale at 10am tomorrow.
NicolaUK
11-12-2009, 22:25
Guns 'n Roses have announced Canadian dates for January but you imagine they'll be looking to do their own stadium shows rather than festivals next year ...
I'm going to go back on what I said before - I have a very sneaky feeling they're the 'big news story' Andy Copping has referred to, ie Axl + Slash.
NicolaUK
15-12-2009, 19:04
AC/DC self confirmed but have since taken it down but it's pretty certain they're the Friday night headliners :thumbs:
Whats all this about Metallica? I read on the Download message boards they had self confirmed too but can see nothing to back it up.
Did see the AC/DC screengrab though - good news :D
NicolaUK
16-12-2009, 12:04
Whats all this about Metallica? I read on the Download message boards they had self confirmed too but can see nothing to back it up.
Did see the AC/DC screengrab though - good news :D
I'm not sure about that at all. The supposed leaked Metallica date was the Friday which is where DC have now leaked and there's no screengrab of that either. I think that's more wishful thinking than any real substance to the rumour.
SGP_Mustang
16-12-2009, 15:15
Does anyone know when the full line up gets released?
NicolaUK
16-12-2009, 17:20
Does anyone know when the full line up gets released?
Not until April but the first announcement from the organisers will be made next month with new bands being added every couple of weeks :thumbs:
SGP_Mustang
17-12-2009, 01:34
Not until April but the first announcement from the organisers will be made next month with new bands being added every couple of weeks :thumbs:Thanks :)
NicolaUK
18-12-2009, 18:08
Andy Copping has tweeted:
I wanna go "Hey big britches, I've got **/** & *** & ****, so top that!" but I can't & I won't!
So, my prediction is AC/DC, GNR and SOAD.
SGP_Mustang
18-12-2009, 18:26
Not a huge fan of the new Guns N' Roses
NicolaUK
18-12-2009, 18:53
Not a huge fan of the new Guns N' Roses
Or I but from these videos taken recently in the Far East they sound much better live than before:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131834
I'd love to go but the weekend as a whole will cost the hick end of £500 by the end of it and I'm really struggling to justify it. It'll most likely be a last minute thing if I do.
New website launched http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk
Announcement due in about 2 weeks.
The-tonemeister
13-01-2010, 12:27
Ooh, shiny.:D
Heavy rumours on Metal Hammer about System of a Down, Soundgarden, AC/DC, Metallica, 1988 GNR etc
Quite how many of these (if any) get confirmed remains to be seen.
TM
Also heard rumours of Them Crooked Vultures and Van Halen
NicolaUK
13-01-2010, 13:48
Some pretty duff rumours there :oh-hum:
NicolaUK
17-01-2010, 01:06
Looks like TCV are playing and I think the other headliners look like being someone that'll finish rehab and another that found God - but we'll see in a week or two :D
GnR, who knows, SOAD I think likely - hope so anyway.
Personally, I'm quite looking forward to it!
NicolaUK
18-01-2010, 14:18
And confirmed capacity is up to 110,000 :D
Rumour time again, love it :D
NicolaUK
18-01-2010, 16:09
That elf geezer is such a cock.
That elf geezer is such a cock.
Oh yeah the rumour king lol. :lol:
First band announcement coming Monday evening along with ticket details.
http://mail.live-store.com/images/HotTickets/Download_200110/online.html?c=twit-download-200110
9 bands are apparently going to be announced and there is now a animation on the main site with a countdown. Looks like the box anim has clues to the bands being named as well. If so it's pretty obvious who some of the acts are.
NicolaUK
25-01-2010, 17:53
http://www.acdc.com/news/news.php?uid=128 :thumbs:
And from Andy Copping earlier
The Download forum has been buzzing with folks posting their predicyions of which bands will be announced in this evening’s Download announcement. While we’ve already revealed what we know about Download 2010, Copping has revealed that a posting from user RockSmart has correctly identified 6 of the 9 bands that will be announced this evening.
The 9 bands posted by RockSmart are:
AC/DC
Wolfmother
Bullet
Motorhead
TCV
Biffy Clyro
Megadeth
Paramore
Scorpions
Come back tonight at 7.45pm for the first announcement from Download 2010!
As expected AC/DC have now confirmed their appearance on their website.
erm, well the line up isnt my cup of tea, is it amazing to anyone else?
Stone Temple Pilots get in !!!!!!
Joining AC/DC and following two incredible sold out shows at Hammersmith Apollo before Christmas, are supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
If that wasn't enough we've also confirmed Deftones along with Stone Temple Pilots, Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Motörhead, Wolfmother and Volbeat, with plenty more to announce in the coming months
AC/DC, TCV, Stone Temple Pilots, Megadeth, Motörhead.
For me so far. Bring it on. :)
Captain_Howdy666
25-01-2010, 19:12
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Download here I come, here I come, here I come :D
Wonder whats the chances of AC/DC playing some more dates then in England and Ireland, besides Download?
Fingers crossed.
Can see them doing one in Ireland.
Can see them doing one in Ireland.
Hope you're right Thomas!!! They were brilliant last year and would love to see them again!:thumbs:
Just saw on Twitter that Andy Copping said that is it announcement wise for "2 or 3 weeks". Thought we may have another headliner a bit sooner but never mind.
Apart from AC/DC bit of a anti climax.....:(
Must admit, I'm not sure about all the hype for TCV. Yeah the tour is sold out - That doesn't mean they will ace a festival crowd.
TCV were amazing in Hammersmith. Best gig I saw in 09.
d.
jediross
27-01-2010, 17:41
Bought my tickets today..... looking forward to it already!
Bought my tickets today..... looking forward to it already!
Today? How did you manage that?
NicolaUK
28-01-2010, 01:54
Probably https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/promo/fu2mgv?brand=livenationo2&camefrom=CFC_UK_LINA_DLF_
Just read that flags on sticks will be banned from the main arena this year - and about damn time. Amount of times I've had my view obscured by that sort of thing.
I also believe Iron Maiden were to release their 2007 set on DVD but couldn't because the footage was obscured by flags.
Very :clap: news.
NicolaUK
31-01-2010, 22:40
I agree, about bloody time :thumbs:
Yeah the Maiden footage was ruined by the flags, great news if it is enforced on the day and at the very least it should keep them to a minimum. At times it was getting like ******* Glastonbury :(
As mentioned in another thread Slash may be playing Download, they are "talking about it" according to messages on Twitter. The vocalist for his touring band is Myles Kennedy :D
And I'm now going!! :clap:
And I'm now going!! :clap:
:thumbs:
Announcement and website launch next week apparently.
I have no clue who the other two headliners will be!
NicolaUK
08-02-2010, 18:01
Aerosmith :p
The chaos that is happening over on the forums at the lack of announcement is unreal. There are at least 10 threads asking when the next one is and who people think it will be.
Although it doesn't help that Andy Copping is bigging everything up like crazy via Twitter.
Aerosmith :p
Aerosmith and Paul Rodgers/Sammy Hagar/Tom Jones/Chris Cornell/Billy Idol/Whoever Joe Perry picks at random next? No thanks lol
NicolaUK
08-02-2010, 18:15
There's no Aerosmith without Tyler - don't believe everything you read in the press :D
There's no Aerosmith without Tyler - don't believe everything you read in the press :D
I always thought it was a publicity stunt! But the article in the new Classic Rock kinda pushed me the other way lol
The chaos that is happening over on the forums at the lack of announcement is unreal. There are at least 10 threads asking when the next one is and who people think it will be.
Although it doesn't help that Andy Copping is bigging everything up like crazy via Twitter.
I took him off my twitter - got fed up of his ridiculous messages. There is a fine line between hyping things up and doing your job as a PR person, and being a moron with it.
Virtual Festivals are saying RATM Saturday, Aerosmith Sunday but they are not the most trustworthy of sites lol
NicolaUK
11-02-2010, 21:05
So another announcement Monday, Rage + Aerosmith then?
So another announcement Monday, Rage + Aerosmith then?
Has to be Rage at the very least. The free show is the Sunday before and as it is a lottery I can see something like "Didn't win the lottery, well you can still see RATM at Download 2010!" :D
As for Aerosmith...believe it when I see it :lol:
I can't say I'd be overly enthrawled if RATM were to be announced as a headliner.
Captain_Howdy666
12-02-2010, 11:31
I can't say I'd be overly enthrawled if RATM were to be announced as a headliner.
Yeah, that would suck. Rage, on the other hand, would be brilliant.
NicolaUK
12-02-2010, 12:49
Has to be Rage at the very least. The free show is the Sunday before and as it is a lottery I can see something like "Didn't win the lottery, well you can still see RATM at Download 2010!" :D
As for Aerosmith...believe it when I see it :lol:
I don't think they'd be stupid enough to announce them as main stage headliners but you never know.
I'm going to go with Aerosmith + GnR.
The-tonemeister
12-02-2010, 12:54
My guess is RATM & GnR.
GnR have just been announced at the Sweden Rock Festival (around the same weekend as Download).;)
TM
I don't think they'd be stupid enough to announce them as main stage headliners but you never know.
Really? I can't see any other position they would play if they were at Download.
NicolaUK
12-02-2010, 17:14
2nd stage, please the oh noes classic rock moaning kids.
2nd stage, please the oh noes classic rock moaning kids.
Even without the Christmas number one, I couldn't see them playing anywhere other than top of the bill
NicolaUK
12-02-2010, 17:51
But them playing a free show the week before I think the punters would feel cheated if they were placed in that slot - we'll have to see on Monday!
But them playing a free show the week before I think the punters would feel cheated if they were placed in that slot - we'll have to see on Monday!
I wouldn't so much as it's a lottery. If I don't get tickets for it, I can see them at Download. Won't be a huge selling point for people yet to buy tickets I guess. Also if it really is AC/DC, GNR and Aerosmith....3 classic rock headliners?
Who knows - as long as they announce Poison :D
Rage would have to headline main stage, I'd be amazed if they were second stage headliners.
To be fair, if BFMV are capable of headlinging Second Stage, then I would agree that Rage would be at the very least be sub-headliners on the Main Stage.
It just wouldn't be my cup of tea :D
Apparently a member of Lamb Of God said that they would be playing at Download the same day as System Of A Down and Soundgarden.
I was under the impression SOAD were not getting back together? Maybe he got his politically charged metal bands mixed up.
Give me Soundgarden though.
NicolaUK
13-02-2010, 19:13
The Dillinger Escape Plan self confirmed also http://twitter.com/GregPuciato/status/9028282842
I'd love to see SOAD there :)
The Dillinger Escape Plan self confirmed also http://twitter.com/GregPuciato/status/9028282842
One day bands will learn how to spell Donington :lol:
One day bands will learn how to spell Donington :lol:
Back in '87 the organisers spelt it wrong on the banner above the stage!!!
NicolaUK
14-02-2010, 22:06
KISS had it wrong on the screen in 08.
Drysolder
15-02-2010, 11:26
http://twitter.com/EG_Nottingham
We now know who the other two headliners for Download 2010 are.... but can't say until 8am tomorrow - doh! They're both HUGE!
@downloadfest: Tonight’s announcement will come in two waves – one at about 8pm, and another at half past midnight.
What's with all the midnight announcement tosh? They did this last year didn't they?
NicolaUK
15-02-2010, 12:59
Classic Rock are bigging it up too, I'm sticking with Aerosmith + GnR - and really hoping for SOAD.
Rage playing in Dublin on the 8th now.
Some guy on the forums says its SOAD... "Trust me" is his reason lol
No reason why it cant be all of the mentioned - Just that one of them would be a sub-headliner. My money being on RATM.
That would be too amazing for me to comprehend :lol:
Aerosmith :gag:
RAGE :clap:
Aerosmith and RATM!!
(Bugger).
So whats the latest with Tyler then?
I am chuffed with that :D
Aerosmith :notworthy
Just been confirmed by Andy Copping via Twitter that is is WITH steven Tyler.
NicolaUK
15-02-2010, 19:02
So whats the latest with Tyler then?
There's nothing wrong with him.
There's nothing wrong with him.
You're always right :lol:
NicolaUK
15-02-2010, 19:50
You're always right :lol:
Sorry fella :p
I am bitterly disappointed in RATM - I'm not saying they shouldn't play but headlining on the strength of a Christmas no 1/Facebook thing is incredibly lame, lazy and just a way of Live Nation getting someone else to fund the free gig.
I am bitterly disappointed in RATM - I'm not saying they shouldn't play but headlining on the strength of a Christmas no 1/Facebook thing is incredibly lame, lazy and just a way of Live Nation getting someone else to fund the free gig.
I couldn't see them in any other slot other than main stage headliner. It was obvious they would combine the free gig with a few other shows and I don't see any problem with that.
Sorry fella :p
I am bitterly disappointed in RATM - I'm not saying they shouldn't play but headlining on the strength of a Christmas no 1/Facebook thing is incredibly lame, lazy and just a way of Live Nation getting someone else to fund the free gig.
But they headlined Reading a couple of years back and were fantastic. Still headline material regardless of the xmas number 1 stuff.
But they headlined Reading a couple of years back and were fantastic. Still headline material regardless of the xmas number 1 stuff.
Totally agree.
NicolaUK
15-02-2010, 22:25
I just don't think the announcement justifies the hype that's been given for a long time now, RATM has been thrown together and no doubt it will come out over time but I reckon they lost a headliner.
I just don't think the announcement justifies the hype that's been given for a long time now, RATM has been thrown together and no doubt it will come out over time but I reckon they lost a headliner.
They may well have lost a headliner but the hype is always over the top every year. I not keen on Aerosmith but can appreciate many will love them.
Next 5 are:
Stone Sour - :notworthy
30 Seconds To Mars - :)
5FDP - :)
Billy Idol - :|
Lamb Of God - :thumbs:
NicolaUK
15-02-2010, 23:27
I'm just a bit jaded with LN, ignore me :D
Quite happy with that announcement, haven't seen Stone Sour in ages, 30STM :thumbs:, 5FDP I enjoyed last year, Billy Idol should be a laugh, LoG not really my thing!
Edit, placement starting to get interesting http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/lineup/index.aspx
I always found Stone Sour great on record and a bit weak live when I have seen them at past Downloads.
Billy Idol though killed in 2005 can't wait to see him again :D
The placement though I think will change - think I heard STP were playing Saturday.
SGP_Mustang
16-02-2010, 11:00
Wow i really need to go Download this year! AC/DC, Aerosmith, Stone Sour, Motorhead...
I'm happier with the second 'wave' rather than the first. Never seen Stone Sour or 30STM so will defo be checking them out. At most I would have RATM as sub-headliner and will be seeing whats going on at other stages when they play.
Aerosmith? Again, I'm not too fussed about them as I saw them at Hyde Park Calling a couple years back and there hasn't been anything new since then other than a load of legal battles.
At most I would have RATM as sub-headliner and will be seeing whats going on at other stages when they play.
I'm still amazed anyone can think RATM are not big enough to headline, as already pointed out they headlined the Carling weekend when they reformed only a couple of years ago.
NicolaUK
16-02-2010, 14:12
Too many bands I've seen several times before so far except STP, hopefully there will be new bands next time.
Mr NicolaUK
NicolaUK
16-02-2010, 16:20
I'm still amazed anyone can think RATM are not big enough to headline, as already pointed out they headlined the Carling weekend when they reformed only a couple of years ago.
And since then they've been inactive until Facebook shot them back in to the spotlight, they don't deserve it IMO.
NicolaUK
16-02-2010, 17:14
Hmmm http://www.songkick.com/festivals/1948-download/id/3237406-download-festival-2010
Hmmm http://www.songkick.com/festivals/1948-download/id/3237406-download-festival-2010
Anyone can edit that if thats what you're getting at. :thumbs:
NicolaUK
16-02-2010, 18:42
Ahh right I hadn't seen it before :D
Ahh right I hadn't seen it before :D
It's a cool little site. Kind of shocked myself how many bands I have seen lol.
NicolaUK
25-02-2010, 19:30
Looks like we're getting Slash + Friends also :clap:
Looks like we're getting Slash + Friends also :clap:
Where did you hear that?
EDIT: Would look on Download forums but they try my patience at the best of times :lol:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10050000/newsid_10058600/10058603.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10050000/newsid_10058600/10058603.stm
Fantastic news, hope it happens :thumbs:
NicolaUK
27-02-2010, 16:05
And Poison for special guest slot?
Looks like HIM and Cinderella are confirmed too
For those who didn't know we are getting a 22 band announcement Monday at midnight.
EDIT: Steel Panther are not actually playing the 4th stage. That was a joke :|
I would expect to see Steel Panther play the festival though as Andy Copping seems to be bigging them up grand style. That and why else would he travel the country to see them play? ;)
I would expect to see Steel Panther play the festival though as Andy Copping seems to be bigging them up grand style. That and why else would he travel the country to see them play? ;)
They self confirmed last September when I saw them, and from what I hear last night too. I can't wait to see them again :thumbs:
Apparently 2 of the bands in tonights announcment will be interviewed on Radio Ones Rock Show. So thats filtered it down to 20 bands I may like :lol:
EDIT: Seems that someone just had a look at the listings for the Rock Show tonight and they are talking to Dillinger Escape Plan and Kids In Glass Houses. I know exactly who they are, and their work. :S
Some of the lists that people are putting forward as bands they expect to be announced tonight...if they were I'd sell my ticket. For £20.
NicolaUK
22-03-2010, 17:24
Mr NicolaUK:
Cinderella, Slash, Steel Panther and Biffy Clyro are my predictions and if DEP and KIGH are also announced that leaves 16 bands. I'm waiting with hope rather than expectation for tonight's bands but as it stands, I'm a bit disappointed so far.
Yeah I'm not getting too excited as most of them will be smaller acts. I'll be happy with Slash & Biffy though. I never seem to be able to watch DEP so maybe this time I will.
NicolaUK
22-03-2010, 18:16
I'm going with Biffy, Paramore, The Blackout, Steel Panther, Cinderella, KIGH, DEP, AD2R, Slash, Hayseed Dixie, Airbourne - TBH I'm not that bothered, looking forward to all the moaning on the forum :lol:
Doesn't look like Poison is a goer this year, they seem to be playing in the States over Download.
I am fulling expecting this announcement to be full of bands I don't care about :lol:
NicolaUK
22-03-2010, 21:31
http://twitpic.com/1abfx3
Jedi_MasterDave
22-03-2010, 21:51
Ratt :thumbs:
Everything Else... meh.
Steel Panther!!! Saw them on Friday night and cannot wait to see them again.
These will do for me :)
coheed and cambria
hellyeah
Y&T
cinderella
saxon
Ratt
airbourne
dillinger escape plan
NicolaUK
22-03-2010, 22:32
Looks like day tickets are imminent - I know some were after tix for DC day :)
http://twitpic.com/1abfx3
Helllloooo Sunday :notworthy
Those new bands in full...
Coheed and Cambria
Airbourne
HIM
Dillinger Escape Plan
Cinderella
Steel Panther
We Are The Fallen
36 Crazyfists
A Day To Remember
Whitechapel
Hell Yeah
The Blackout
Dommin
Taking Dawn
Job For A Cowboy
Saxon
RATT
Unearth
Lawnmower Deth
Rise To Remain
August Burns Red
Y&T
soberion
22-03-2010, 23:07
So far for me personally, this has to be one of the worst lineups I've seen for a Download. Saw both ACDC and Aerosmith back in the MoR days and they bored me live then.
I'm not paying a fortune just to go see Cinderella and Motorhead (only bands on the list, so far, I've not seen I'd really like to).
Day tickets onsale at 9am, and the stage split is on the website. Now about moving Dommin...
soberion
22-03-2010, 23:49
I feel old now.
My first ever festival lineup
http://mail.live-store.com/images/Special_Images/Download/Posters/1990.jpg
£22.50 to see AC'DC, Metallica, Motley Crue, Queensryche and Quireboys.
http://mail.live-store.com/images/Special_Images/Download/Posters/1991.jpg
NicolaUK
22-03-2010, 23:51
I feel older :p
http://mail.live-store.com/images/Special_Images/Download/Posters/1988.jpg
soberion
22-03-2010, 23:54
I feel older :p
http://mail.live-store.com/images/Special_Images/Download/Posters/1988.jpg
God, I remember being in a pub with my dad the evening of that day, sulking cos I couldn't go when one of my school mates did. Then worrying all night after the GnR disaster that he was ok.
NicolaUK
23-03-2010, 00:09
My dad was bricking it as it had been on the news, we didn't really know what had happened until the Sunday morning.
I feel older :p
You're a mere whippersnapper
http://mail.live-store.com/images/Special_Images/Download/Posters/1982.jpg
CORTEZ2112
23-03-2010, 10:45
Ok I'm old
http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/don-1980-Cover.jpg
I Think I will stick with High Voltage.or get a day ticket for DC
My first Donington was in 2004 :lol:
NicolaUK
23-03-2010, 12:04
Ok I'm old
http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/don-1980-Cover.jpg
I Think I will stick with High Voltage.or get a day ticket for DC
The promoter for that is one of my clients, I only clicked it was the same person recently :D
CORTEZ2112
23-03-2010, 16:19
The promoter for that is one of my clients, I only clicked it was the same person recently :D
Cool. I think High Voltage and Hard Rock Hell look a lot stronger than Download.I was looking forward to going this year.After last years Classic Rock Sunday . I went to every one from 80 -94
Despite wanting to go to the first 3 MOR's this was my first.
http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/don-1983-Spread.jpg
I'm happy with the line up this year and there's plenty of decent acts for most fans of rock/metal. I think you would have to be very unlucky if there wasn't a few bands on each day to make a ticket a worthwhile purchase. I love all the people that moan every year about the line up. No major clashes so far for me but Coheed and TCV is annoying :(
Cool. I think High Voltage and Hard Rock Hell look a lot stronger than Download.I was looking forward to going this year.After last years Classic Rock Sunday . I went to every one from 80 -94
High Voltage does look good as does HRH but with Sonisphere as well this year I doubt I'll have the cash, plus HRH is very much an nostalgia trip.
Strange that they have released day tickets and details of who is playing what day so early on - is that a sign that the weekend tickets arn't selling well? I think last year day tickets wern't released till just a few weeks before the event.
NicolaUK
24-03-2010, 01:01
The capacity has been raised by around 30,000 so they have started selling day tickets earlier.
Not sure if it's mind playing tricks but I didn't think Cinderella were as big over here as Ratt and certainly not as popular as Saxon so it's strange they're higher up on the bill.
NicolaUK
31-03-2010, 16:42
Slash has self confirmed - also for Wireless + Glasto, not Sonisphere.
Slash has self confirmed - also for Wireless + Glasto, not Sonisphere.
Yes! Great news. It looked very much like he was going to Sonisphere at one point :thumbs:
CORTEZ2112
02-04-2010, 13:44
Slash has self confirmed - also for Wireless + Glasto, not Sonisphere.
Lets hope it's friday
The next announcement is Monday at 6pm, 21 bands. Slash probably one of them I guess. Hope he is on Friday too. After Wolfmother, not before. :thumbs:
30 Bands added...
Rock icon SLASH will be bringing his top hat and top riffs to Download. Previous walks around the park with Guns n Roses in 1988, Slash's Snake Pit in 1995 and Velvet Revolver in 2005 & 2007 will be topped off by his appearance this year.
Returning Dawgs AS I LAY DYING make their third appearance to bury us all. ATREYU are back to lead their congregation of the damned. Wake Up! Those Gibraltan insects BREED 77 make a fourth appearance to break the silence. Somebody will need to save me when PANIC CELL fire it up for a third round. Ding ding woof! PORCUPINE TREE will repeat their 2007 incident - I just hope they leave Bonnie The Cat at home! Grrrrr.... THE USED wont be watered down when they make their second showing. Rising like a Phoenix, ZEBRAHEAD are back for a third bark and to give us more Death By Disco. NONPOINT bring the march of war following their 2002 Ozzfest showing.
Also returning to Download are CANCER BATS, FLYLEAF, NO AMERICANA, YOUNG GUNS and GLAMOUR OF THE KILL.
MICHAEL MONROE, former Hanoi Rocks frontman wont be fakin' it as he pops his Donington cherry this year and brings some of that oriental beat. And Ginger.
Other first timers breaking their Download ducks quack quack woof include that mix of Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die and Anthrax - THE DAMNED THINGS. HALESTORM bring their dirty work for your dirty mind. ENUFF Z'NUFF will be a new thing on the bill this year. ROCK SUGAR are praying for a sweet weekend when they bring their mashup stylings to the Download stage. Mmmm mash... Showing us how to do battle, SENSER wont be so refined when they play. German thrash maniacs DIE APOKALYPTICAN REITER will make an eruption when they ride into town. Swiss death wave industialists SYBREED will bring the doomsday party.
And thats not all! HOLY GRAIL, WHITE WIZZARD, STRAIGHT LINES, SWEETHEAD, TIGER PLEASE, TYKETTO, YEAR LONG DISASTER and REVOKER will all be dipping their toes into the Download dog bowl of rock treats too
Hoping that Porcupine Tree clash with Motorhead, as I don't want to miss Billy Idol but will if I have to lol.
Looks like I'll be ending the day on Stage 3 Saturday :D
NicolaUK
13-04-2010, 03:34
Mr NicolaUK:
Halestorm!! See them on a small stage while you can. Nonpoint, Slash, Senser, Rock Sugar and Year Long Disaster are good additions for me too.
Looks like the campaign to get Andrew WK at Download is over. He said on a Metal Hammer podcast that he isn't playing. Lot of people on the Download forums wanted him there.
God knows why - his one song was dreadful :lol:
Captain_Howdy666
17-04-2010, 02:35
Looks like the campaign to get Andrew WK at Download is over. He said on a Metal Hammer podcast that he isn't playing. Lot of people on the Download forums wanted him there.
God knows why - his one song was dreadful :lol:
Andrew W.K. is a God. The guy is awesome.
Just incase anyone missed it the other day. 15 more bands added.
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
GENITORTURERS
KILLING FOR COMPANY
GODSIZED
MAX RAPTOR
THE MORNING AFTER
BEN POOLE
FUNERAL PARTY
IMICUS
THE HUMOUR
THE DEAD LAY WAITING
T-34
ESOTERICA
SKIN
RECKLESS LOVE
SGP_Mustang
23-04-2010, 14:24
I must be honest...i have never heard of any of them 15 bands before.
CORTEZ2112
23-04-2010, 15:39
Same here, just Skin & Suicidal.
I'm gutted Breed 77 have been moved to headline the bedroom jam stage :(
My tickets arrived today and unlike last years cock up so did the car park pass. Not long to wait now :)
Mines arrived this week as well.
I notice that Sum 41 were meant to be playing as well after the announcement tonight but that was swiftly retracted within a few minutes after they cancelled all their other gigs.
I've also given up looking at their forums as I cant make sense of anything with all the thread started by n00b kids. So much for having Mods...
I also read that AC/DC are going to have their own stage! TCV will headline mainstage, then AC/DC will play on...erm...AC/DC stage?
I also read that AC/DC are going to have their own stage! TCV will headline mainstage, then AC/DC will play on...erm...AC/DC stage?
It'll be interesting to see how the two stages sit side by side. The site map looks like the layout is almost identical to last year which is a good thing as I thought it was the best for a while.
NicolaUK
28-05-2010, 19:51
The DC stage thing is mental - I know the map isn't in proportion and it should all fit as they've moved it all over but even so :nuts:
I've heard they also have their own backstage compound, won't be doing interviews and won't allow LN to film them :|
Anyone have any advice on the best way to sell a ticket? My Sister has one but due to certain circumstances isn't going. Never sold a ticket before and not sure if eBay is the best bet for things like this?
I'd probably say Ebay also. Or on here. You should buy it! :D
I think that'd rub salt in the wounds if I did. You want another one Thom, y'know just for fun? :D
I'd probably say Ebay also. Or on here. You should buy it! :D
I'd agree with this, the claims by Andy Copping that weekend camping is nearly sold out are bogus imo as a last gasp attempt to sell what's left of the tickets.
That said, eBay will prolly be the best bet but at a substantially lower price than what they were paid for.
NicolaUK
30-05-2010, 18:50
The stage times have leaked on efestival forums - guess we just need to see who they get in to replace Wolfmother/Sum41 now.
NicolaUK
30-05-2010, 19:42
Looks like Killswitch Engage get the main stage slot on Friday.
Looks like Killswitch Engage get the main stage slot on Friday.
That'll do for me :thumbs:
Looks like Killswitch Engage get the main stage slot on Friday.
Just saw this on the DL site too. RESULT! :thumbs:
Meanwhile it looks like Sum 41 wont be replaced at all.
Meanwhile it looks like Sum 41 wont be replaced at all.
Longer stage times for other bands that day it seems. Copping said on Twitter he couldn't find anyone decent in time.
As it goes for Killswitch, I may try and catch a bit after Tyketto.
I won't be watching Killswitch anyway as they clash with Coheed :(
CORTEZ2112
03-06-2010, 14:04
Not been since 94 but thinking bout going Fri for DC,but have to work till 3.pm, about 2 hrs drive from N.Wales.Whats it like getting in out of the car parks? have to work Sat.Any idea what time DC will be on?
According to the leaked times AC/DC are on from 20.30 to 22.30. Getting in should be no problem as most people will already be there, I've never had a day ticket so no idea how busy it will be getting out.
NicolaUK
03-06-2010, 17:46
Getting out last year was much better than the year before and the layout is largely the same this year so you should be ok :thumbs:
CORTEZ2112
03-06-2010, 18:52
Thanks,Just need check eBay (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=44) for tickets. looks Like a 4pm dart now the Mrs wants go.Bish how long does it take from Chester?
Thanks,Just need check eBay (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=44) for tickets. looks Like a 4pm dart now the Mrs wants go.Bish how long does it take from Chester?
It takes us anywhere between 1 hour 45min to 2 hours 10min depending on the traffic and that's from Wrexham. It will be more or less the same from Chester, just get on the A51 at Vicars Cross and head for Nantwich, then take the A500 - A50 all the way there. You might hit a bit of rush hour traffic leaving at 4pm.
If you get to the gates after 6pm you might even be able to pick up a cheap day ticket from the touts?
CORTEZ2112
04-06-2010, 16:53
Thanks Bish.Do they still have lots of touts?(not been for 16 years)
Thanks Bish.Do they still have lots of touts?(not been for 16 years)
I've not been for 16 years either!
Thanks Bish.Do they still have lots of touts?(not been for 16 years)
I've only ever seen a few just after you leave the car parks as you come into Donington Park itself. I assume they'll be there on the Friday.
Seems that Ratt have had to pull out due to Stephen Pearcy having to go emergency surgery on his back!
And, as mentioned elsewhere, Killing For Company obviously are obviously not playing.
Seems that Ratt have had to pull out due to Stephen Pearcy having to go emergency surgery on his back!
And, as mentioned elsewhere, Killing For Company obviously are obviously not playing.
We had tickets to go and see them in Wolverhampton next week (supported by Anvil). This was the resheduled show from last year (as they postponed that one too).
Can't help feel that the tickets weren't selling well for the european tour either. They were originally playing the Civic then got downgraded to the Wulfrun and I heard a couple of weeks ago that it was finally going to happen in the Slade Rooms.
NicolaUK
08-06-2010, 14:49
Shame about Ratt and obviously KFC, was really looking forward to seeing them.
I don't attend Download but I drive through and work in Donington and I have to say the whole thing looks a lot better organised this year. I don't know if it was badly organised in previous years per say but this year they already have all the roads, signs, cones etc sorted and they've put up the bridge which was absent last year. Hopefully my drive home Thursday and Friday night won't be the nightmare it was last year. Have fun all those attending.
Weather isn't looking to brilliant as it stands...
NicolaUK
08-06-2010, 16:10
It's only Tuesday, it'll be fine......
It's only Tuesday, it'll be fine......
Tomorrow isn't looking too promising, that's the only one worth any salt at the mo!
NicolaUK
08-06-2010, 19:02
Would anyone be interested in buying a pair of VIP passes (you still need a weekend arena ticket) as I know somebody who has a pair surplus to requirement?
Would anyone be interested in buying a pair of VIP passes (you still need a weekend arena ticket) as I know somebody who has a pair surplus to requirement?
I think in the interests of fairness you should give them away :D
Weather looking up a bit now :thumbs:
Guess this will be my last posting on here till Monday so hope everyone on here has an awesome time :clap:
NicolaUK
09-06-2010, 11:14
They're not mine to make that decision :D
Have a good one!
FM will replace Ratt now.
Last few hours at work now... We're heading off tomorrow lunch time. :clap:
MRS-Speed
09-06-2010, 13:11
My son had his A level Drama exam at 9am, then left for Download when he'd finished. He's got a tent, some wellies, a blow up bed and pillow, a sleeping bag, 3 cases of Fosters, 4 cartons of pringles, a pkt of cookies, a pkt of yoghurt bars, some wet wipes and a 2 litre bottle of water.
Last night he said... 'Will I like AC/DC'?
Youth is wasted on the young..... I should be going instead of him.
NicolaUK
09-06-2010, 14:10
:lol: Mrs Speed
We're not heading off until Friday morning but I'm a little more excited than I should be :D
being a resident of Donington, this week always interests me. Should I start renting my spare rooms and driveway :)
the village was busy tonight!
NicolaUK
11-06-2010, 08:02
How do you feel with 100,000 metallers on your doorstep? Saturday night is going to be fun, an England World Cup match and RATM playing up the road?
Just home from this, all I can say is amazing!!! I volunteered for Oxfam so got free entry to the whole thing and security wristbands etc. so got to places normal punters couldn't. Was amazing, got backstage a few times and got to see all the bands I wanted to apart from Them Crooked Vultures as I had to work the entrance gates on the Friday night.
SGP_Mustang
14-06-2010, 11:46
I wish i went so i could of seen AC/DC ..how were they?
Amazing, they had their own stage and a rising platform that Angus was on.
They were awesome, as well as Slash and Aerosmith who just ruled (apart obviously from that Armageddon tune). RATM sent the crowd completely mental, particularly ending with Killing In The Name...
Whew.... what a weekend.
First band for us on Friday was Anathema followed by the mighty Coheed & Cambria. Then a stroll over to the main stage to witness probably one of only two disappointing acts of the weekend. Like the album Them Crooked Vultures live aren't as good as it should be, it's nice to see JPJ & Dave Grohl bashing the drums but apart from "No One Loves Me" it's all rather dull and boring. AC/DC were superb especially not having seen them on the recent Black Ice tour. Shame they seem to be very petty when it comes to names on shirts etc.
Saturday we caught all the bands on the main stage but took breaks during Flyleaf, Atreyu and Lamb Of God sitting further back. Highlights were 5FDP, Deftones & Rage who were even better than when I saw them at Leeds a couple of years back. The second disappointment of the weekend were Megadeth who for some reason seemed a let down.
Sunday was again main stage all day and like Saturday we saw all the acts. Best surprise was sitting down near the front waiting for Saxon then seeing FM walk out on stage, we had left for the festival prior to the announcement so it was a great shock to see them after so many years. Steve Overland has still got a great voice and their new stuff isn't too bad either. Cinderella were the weakest of the day but still decent enough. Saxon had a nice long set and as for Slash!!!! how ******* good was that, Myles Kennedy was great and performed the GnR stuff and stuff like Ghost really well. Who needs Axel? Lemmy's guest appearance wasn't really no surprise but still very welcome.
Sadly the end of Slash was the last we saw of the good weather and we went from putting on the sun lotion provided by the security to being totally soaked through to ther skin. It was so bad it sent many metalheads running off home and cutting short their festival. We had a few texts from our camp saying they were calling it a day as well. The rain didn't stop Billy Idol although it at that point I was quite ****** off by the weather myself then it was time for Motorhead and all thoughts of the rain had gone, I've seen Motorhead a few times and this was a s good as any of them.
As a huge fan and not having seen them live before it was natural that Stone Temple Pilots would be the highlight of the weekend, simply ******* awesome. So already being on the center barrier we decided to stay where we were for Aerosmith who were fantastic which is a huge compliment coming from someone who isn't even a fan. Tyler has still got a great voice and looked well.
After it was all over we got back to the camp and decided to grab most of our stuff and head for home. Luckily we took most of it to the car that morning. I didn't take many photos this year but will post a couple when I get chance to look at them.
I agree with the AC/DC pettiness, really annoyed me over the weekend. Great show though. I shall be reviewing all 3 days on my blog the next couple days and will post the links as and when.
Bish, what did you think of the wristbanding upon entry? I was working for Oxfam and we were the ones doing all the wristbanding. People generally seemed impressed with them and I only had 1 or 2 that were unhappy out of over 1000 people that I did personally.
Must say though, highlights for me were definitely Rage and Slash, he was amazing and to hear all the crowd singing along to sweet child of mine and paradise city will stay in my memory for many years to come.
Bish, what did you think of the wristbanding upon entry?
The actual process took a few seconds longer than the old pull ones but the bands were really well made and comfy with no long dangly bits. The ends did fray but a lot of people burned the ends to stop this.
How come Oxfam did the banding?
Not sure, first time Oxfam were at Download and the first time these type of bands have been used. Apparently we're the first people in the country or maybe even the world to have actually used them at a music festival. It was kinda fun to put them on everyone, even though I did it 3 times for 8 hours each time. One **** put it in his mouth right after being done and burnt his lips.
Just had a quick through my photos and not many good ones at all. here's one of Slash.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/-bish-/4701553552/" title="Slash by -Bish-, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4701553552_910c1686c2.jpg" width="348" height="500" alt="Slash" /></a>
Not sure, first time Oxfam were at Download and the first time these type of bands have been used. Apparently we're the first people in the country or maybe even the world to have actually used them at a music festival.
Best bands I have had at a festival.
NicolaUK
14-06-2010, 23:23
Brilliant photo Bish, the set is on R1 now.
I agree with the AC/DC pettiness, really annoyed me over the weekend.
What did they do then?
NicolaUK
14-06-2010, 23:34
They opted out of being on the merch/programme etc.
Brilliant photo Bish, the set is on R1 now.
Missed it, will have to listen again.
They opted out of being on the merch/programme etc.
So how does it normally work with headline acts, do they get a cut from the Official Download merch and couldn't come to agreement with regards money or was it just a case of them hoping their shirt sales would increase due to their name not being available on other stuff? either way it's a bit petty.
Some great aerial shots here:
http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/m4661311.aspx
They opted out of being on the merch/programme etc.
What really left a bad taste in my mouth was when Andy Copping came out after TCV for the video tribute thing and AC/DC's pre-gig blues music started piping out. They could have waited.
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Nice thoughts Thomas although I can't agree about the organization. We always hang back for a few minutes then grab something to eat and leave the arena without any fuss. I think the problem was so many forgot about the barriers and tried to just move back instead of to the side. There was also several exits but people tried to use the same one.
As for the walk back to the camps we were in blue so it wasnt bad at all, but there's not much you can do for those camped further away.
Nice thoughts Thomas although I can't agree about the organization. We always hang back for a few minutes then grab something to eat and leave the arena without any fuss. I think the problem was so many forgot about the barriers and tried to just move back instead of to the side. There was also several exits but people tried to use the same one.
As for the walk back to the camps we were in blue so it wasnt bad at all, but there's not much you can do for those camped further away.
We had more problems the next night also. Been going for years now, and I know its a relatively new layout and never had the sort of problems we encountered. Maybe its just been luck in previous times.
The problems getting the coach out of there Monday was a whole different thing though. I'll get to moaning about it lol.
NicolaUK
15-06-2010, 19:05
There was definitely a problem with the left DC stage exit, there were barriers there for some reason :shrug:
We headed for the guest area after DC but the entrance was mobbed so didn't bother, had some food in the arena and went back to the hotel - we were late getting up there and hadn't checked in to the hotel yet anyways.
The whole guest area thing needs a rethink too, all of the RIP people are moaning, again, as they think it's just for them and the bands but the reality is there are far more press/guests/reps etc. in there, I don't think it's the paid folk that are making it too busy. Then you have all the RIP people that seem to be there all weekend camped out in the hope of seeing someone famous, seriously what a waste of money.
The event merch thing is just so poor. At the end of the day it is effectively free advertising for your band, by doing this they've just ****** people off and alienated a huge swathe of fans as their event shirt read 'back in England' FFS.
I guess 3.2 milllion ain't bad for a couple of hours work.
I had a great weekend, we wimped out of the rain on Sunday when Lemmy was on, I was soaked through.
Slash was awesome, Halestorm, magnificent, Godsized a pleasant surprise. The 5FDP thing was amusing, TCV boring as hell, Nonpoint great, Saxon, what a crowd they pulled. Sorry to have missed STP + Aerosmith, might catch STP tomorrow though so not all lost.
No doubt we'll be back next year :D
The only act I missed due to rain was Ginger - hightailed it back to campsite to change, got back and it stopped raining for Aerosmith (it did that in 2007 at Hyde Park too!)
Wish I could've seen Steel Panther again but we were soaked through by that point and as we'd all got in for free we weren't that fussed about leaving early. Glad we got to see Rage on the Saturday night though.
Wish I could've seen Steel Panther again but we were soaked through by that point and as we'd all got in for free we weren't that fussed about leaving early. Glad we got to see Rage on the Saturday night though.
Steel Panther were fantastic, almost forgot about the weather especially when they did the Backstreet Boys cover and brought Scott Ian out :notworthy - I got myself the shirt I should have bought when I saw them at Shepherds Bush last year.
On that subject also got the 30 years of Donington shirt they had - was hoping they'd do something like that although that does mean I now technically own a Quo shirt :lol:
Sorry to have missed STP + Aerosmith, might catch STP tomorrow though so not all lost.
You should definitely try to see STP. I thought they were amazing. Absolutely loved their set. One of the bands of the weekend along with DC & Slash.:thumbs:
Yeah STP were simply amazing, well worth waiting in the rain for and after Billy Idol I'd forgotten all about the weather.
It was funny when Steel Panther were on that viewing platform and a few people clambered on top of the ice cream van to get closer to them.
Yeah STP were simply amazing, well worth waiting in the rain for and after Billy Idol I'd forgotten all about the weather.
Yep me too. Once it started pouring down we were contemplating missing out on Steel Panther (just too muddy to walk to 2nd stage) but I said another good sing-along would help us forget the weather. Glad we did as they were brilliant as always.
After SP the missus headed back to the tent to get dry before returning for Aerosmith. I stayed wet and went straight to the front of Main stage to enjoy STP. Soaked to the bone, but well happy I did. :)
I really wish I'd had water proof trousers, top half of me was nice and dry. I would've hung around till the end then. Good job we'd packed up our tent and everything in the morning though before heading to the main arena.
STP was the reason I went, and I made sure I got to the front. They did not disappoint. Incredible.
NicolaUK
17-06-2010, 15:01
We saw them in Brixton last night so I feel much better about missing them on Sunday, they were on fire last night, Scott sounds incredible, one of the best shows I've ever been too :thumbs:
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George vader
21-06-2010, 10:35
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NicolaUK
25-08-2010, 14:27
I'm listening to the bootleg of AC/DC from this weekend, I thought I'd posted at the time about how all over the shop Brian was for Train, it's quite shocking to listen back to it :lol:
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