The "Big 4" for Slane 2010....?

seachto7

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/dec/16/metallica-slayer-megadeath-anthrax

Schism

Wouldn't really be the type of bands you'd see at Slane usually. Great news to see they're giving it a go though (the 4 of them together that is).

Ash.J.Williams

THey wouldn't sell slane

waltersobchak

yeah i think Montcharles(?) wouldnt want a ****load of metalheads thrashing his Castle.. Marlay Park is possible though

fluke

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

THey wouldn't sell slane

Oh Yes They Would!*


* Pantomime time...

peter1892

Jesus, anywhere but Slane. The RDS arena would be fine for this, but given that Sonisphere UK is on during Ireland's august bank holiday weekend & that there were gigs in Marlay park over that weekend this year then maybe (maybe!) we'll see an Irish leg of that festival.

But...Metallica aren't playing Sonisphere UK.

Mental Mickey

Anywhere but Slane or Marlay Park. RDS Arena would be pretty cool.

NIBBS

wouldn't go to Slane - will travel Europe, much less hassle......
never thought they'd actually get this together - but it's not really the Big 4 touring at all is it - it's just that they are on a couple of Festival Dates........doesn't matter as it's really cool, but can't see it coming here..

RonMexico

If I had a free ticket I wouldn't even go.

hacx

Woah
that would be ****ing awesome.

fartmaster

dont care were they play this would be an awesome concert. having seen Metallica in Marley park id go again even though getting in and out of the place was a nightmare

8k2q1gfcz9s5d4

wow! that would be some gig! I havnt listened to much metal over the last 2 years, but id defo go to that gig if they come to ireland. I have only seen Megadeth out of the "big 4" (I couldnt go to the last 2 metallica gigs :mad:)

wont be at slane though. the button factory? Now that would be awesome!!:D

seachto7

John Bush back in Anthrax? Anyone seen the 'tallica Mexico dvds yet?

Dont be at yourself

Punchestown, Ozfest style?

Dr. Feelgood

Why would people not like to see this in Slane, it's a great outdoor venue.

ride-the-spiral

waltersobchak wrote: »

yeah i think Montcharles(?) wouldnt want a ****load of metalheads thrashing his Castle.. Marlay Park is possible though

Oasis and the Prodigy played at slane.

Thrashers are more respectable fans than Oasis and Prodigy fans.

dasdog

After weeks of rumors, the four bands have announced they'll take part in the traveling Sonisphere festival, starting June 16 in Warsaw and continuing June 19 in Prague. More Big Four Sonisphere performances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks; the festival's Web site (sonisphere.com) currently lists 15 dates, including two-night stands in Sofia, Bucharest, Istanbul, and Knebworth, U.K.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BF0SD20091216?type=musicNews

Mental Mickey

Dr. Feelgood wrote: »

Why would people not like to see this in Slane, it's a great outdoor venue.

While it may well be a great outdoor venue, the sheer f**kin hassle of getting to/from it is not worth it. My brother & sister went to the Oasis gig last year and said the whole organisation around it was HOPELESS.

And let's face it, these bands wouldn't be able to fill that venue. Remember the "Tattoo The Planet" gig a few years back? Some great bands on that bill, but it could barely fill the Point.

Mozzeltoff

Aye,Slane is indeed a bitch to get in and out of.My brother and his friends went up to Oasis and said it was nothing but havoc!

It's a shame there isn't alot more venues around the country!Sure **** it going out on a limb here but I think Thomond Park would be a good place for a gig..plus it would be a BIG change from Dublin..

That's my two cents worth anywho..

lord lucan

Mental Mickey wrote: »

And let's face it, these bands wouldn't be able to fill that venue. Remember the "Tattoo The Planet" gig a few years back? Some great bands on that bill, but it could barely fill the Point.

As far as i can remember ticket sales were excellent for that show but a lot of people pulled out once Pantera backed out. A good few of my mates didn't bother going,i went and got to see a savage Biohazard set and very good Slayer set.

Pyr0

I'd much rather the likes of Testament than Metallica doing the runs with the other three to be honest.

seachto7

Pyr0 wrote: »

I'd much rather the likes of Testament than Metallica doing the runs with the other three to be honest.

The big 4 is subjective I suppose...

Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Sacred Reich. The big 4!!

fartmaster

Pyr0 wrote: »

I'd much rather the likes of Testament than Metallica doing the runs with the other three to be honest.

no way, Metallica + Slayer, awesome! Plus you might see Mustaine jammin on the bass with Metallica lol

buck65

Great to see these new fresh bands getting together and giving it a lash...no wait...****ing YAWN

Angron

RonMexico wrote: »

If I had a free ticket I wouldn't even go.

I wouldn't go that far, I'd love to see Slayer and Anthrax. Don't like Metallica or Megadeth though, and I'd bet they have zero interaction during the show :P

wolfmoon87

Sean Skinny Saboteur wrote: »

wow! that would be some gig! I havnt listened to much metal over the last 2 years, but id defo go to that gig if they come to ireland. I have only seen Megadeth out of the "big 4" (I couldnt go to the last 2 metallica gigs :mad:)

wont be at slane though. the button factory? Now that would be awesome!!:D

:eek:
The Button Factory is way way too small for these 4 big bands!!!

lord lucan

wolfmoon87 wrote: »

:eek:
The Button Factory is way way too small for these 4 big bands!!!

It'd be some craic though!:D:D

fluke

wolfmoon87 wrote: »

:eek:
The Button Factory is way way too small for these 4 big bands!!!

ha ha ha ha I can hear it now:

These legends of Metal, THE BIG FOUR - Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, & Anthrax play....

The Button Factory

Jako8

fartmaster wrote: »

no way, Metallica + Slayer, awesome! Plus you might see Mustaine jammin on the bass with Metallica lol

I doubt he'd be playing bass. He'd fill in for Kirk if he was going playing with Metallica but I think that's highly unlikely even for one song.

The Frayed Ends

I think they will probably stick to sonisphere and maybe if all goes well bring it to the US or England. Cant see them coming here

NIBBS

the only way they would be playing Slane would be if the Sonisphere was announced for there........but I really really can't see it happening, Don't think Metallica will be in Europe after June and can't see them having Slane that early........

it's a bit cheeky saying that the Big4 are Touring - it's just that they are playing a few of the same Festivals............surely they would have to actually be out on the road together to call it a Tour ??

Mushy

NIBBS wrote: »

the only way they would be playing Slane would be if the Sonisphere was announced for there........but I really really can't see it happening, Don't think Metallica will be in Europe after June and can't see them having Slane that early........

it's a bit cheeky saying that the Big4 are Touring - it's just that they are playing a few of the same Festivals............surely they would have to actually be out on the road together to call it a Tour ??

Its kind of a touring festival though isn't it?

120_Minutes

sorry guys, irelands just isnt good enough in my opinion to house a gig this brilliant.

****e organisation
overpriced tickets
overpriced beer
no venue without some flaw....be it location or facilites.
shaved ape security
the d.s. raiding the stoners.

and thats not even mentioning the METTTTTTTALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL "fans" that would wreck everyones heads.


i'd head to europe for value for money and better craic, and less idiots per head.

The Frayed Ends

So is anyone decided if they're going? :pac:

I'm considering what to do. Either just go to Poland or get a weekend ticket to Knebworth and then have my free ticket for Poland

You can get what I understand to be pit tickets for €95 for Poland :pac:

Dr. Feelgood

The Frayed Ends wrote: »

So is anyone decided if they're going? :pac:

I'm considering what to do. Either just go to Poland or get a weekend ticket to Knebworth and then have my free ticket for Poland

You can get what I understand to be pit tickets for €95 for Poland :pac:

that's what im doing. cant wait for both.

Max Power1

ill be going if they come to ireland and not to slane!

faceman

I almost jizzed my pants when i heard it confirmed they were touring together! Then i found out it wasnt a tour and felt deflated.

LivingDeadGirl

Megadeth and Anthrax are both awesome IMO, you can keep the other two. If it's happening I'm there, my relatives live 10 minutes down the road, sorted