Is 2009 really a good year for touring?

[Limulus]

now this topic question from fans regarding to a band Axl is involved?? come on, we've had sooooo many silent years that even considering to wait for better economy years is totally out of line. "get on tour or f*ck off" 

[sandman]

metallica sold out a show in philly in less than an hour. tix were NOT overpriced. GA Floor was $82. the entire first level was $62. they had a center stage set up and my buddy was in the 4th row. he still cannot believe he saw a show that close for about $75 (with the BS fees).

Bruce just sold out 2 nights in philly in an hour. tix were basically $98 (about $112 with the fees) for most seats in the place.

[Classic Case]

Billy Joel sold out 6 (six!) shows here in Ft Laudardale tickets between 150-300 $

economy is bad but people wont stop doing what they really like

I wany my GNR back! TOUR TOUR TOUR!!!! 

[GnR-NOW]

I'd love to see Gn'R do a small venue tour.  Like Hammerstein, HoB-AC along those lines.

[PolarBearWitchHead]

2009 is a great year for a tour!

[damnthehaters]

Im not suggesting GNR to not tour.  They will still make money and we will still enjoy the show.

However, some of you guys need to stop comparing GNR to bands like metallica or bruce springsteene or billy joel...lol 

I love GNR but i also understand that as of right now.. they are definately not as big as these other bands and not as big as they once were. 

People need to get to know this new band for that to change.  Yeah, It could happen... but right now, you would only see a few more people at the shows than you did back in 2002.  They didn't sell out shows in the US then and they won't now.  Until they promote themselves that is.     

[waxlrick]

To answer the question, its probably not a good year to tour in this economic climate.

Although, the entertainment industry will be hoping people will be looking to escape their woes through movies, music and the like.

In any case its a good question.

[Limulus]

the economic climate is so bad that they shouldnt tour the next years! and if the economy still sucks by then they still shouldnt tour.

bah, its not that only 100 people could afford to buy tickets+
we've had so many silent years that its a much more cool move fanwise to get what we can.
and much likely there wont be another album out in 2009/2010. we have one album, there is interest to tour.....so cd will be toured.

---case closed---

[Albert S Miller]

I'm thinking any time is a great time for touring, especially now, how much more is this show going to mean to you, knowing you had to work and save that much more to scrape up funds for your ticket.  I have always enjoyed something twice as much, when it was something I worked extra hard to earn, my own self satisfaction maybe?

[variant]

I'm thinking that at 7.30 tonight (UK time) we'll get a good idea about whether we'll see GnR tour this year. The download festival line-up is announced then and if Guns aren't on it, I think its unlikely we'll see them in Europe this summer at least. I have been expecting/hoping to see them play at Rock Am Ring, Novarock and Download amongst others but so far nothing (although RAR and Novarock seem to have strange gaps in their line ups).

[jarmo]

I'm thinking that at 7.30 tonight (UK time) we'll get a good idea about whether we'll see GnR tour this year. The download festival line-up is announced then and if Guns aren't on it, I think its unlikely we'll see them in Europe this summer at least.

The Download Festival is the only reason a band like GN'R would tour in Europe?

So if they're not playing there, they can't play anywhere else in Europe?





/jarmo

[variant]

No, but Download is by far the most likely UK festival, Rock Am Ring is the most likely German one and NovaRock is the most likely Austrian one and...well you get the idea.

Guns weren't announced for Download last night but it seems by looking at the homepage that only one proper headliner was (Slipknot) so it's still possible that Guns could be there...

Normally when you get big festival announcements you get all 3 headliners and a few other bands. That doesn't seem to be happening this year. I'm not saying its definitely because everyone is trying to book GnR and plans are still being finalised, I just think it might be that.

[Scabbie]

No, but Download is by far the most likely UK festival, Rock Am Ring is the most likely German one and NovaRock is the most likely Austrian one and...well you get the idea.

Guns weren't announced for Download last night but it seems by looking at the homepage that only one proper headliner was (Slipknot) so it's still possible that Guns could be there...

Normally when you get big festival announcements you get all 3 headliners and a few other bands. That doesn't seem to be happening this year. I'm not saying its definitely because everyone is trying to book GnR and plans are still being finalised, I just think it might be that.

There are a lot of other high profile bands that are likely to play Download - Def Leppard, Whitesnake even Limp Bizkit. Guns aren't even rumoured

They have however been linked to the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth

Now is a good time for them to tour in my opinion, better than in prior years They have just released an album and what better time to promote it and have some fun in the meantime

[variant]

There are a lot of other high profile bands that are likely to play Download - Def Leppard, Whitesnake even Limp Bizkit. Guns aren't even rumoured

They have however been linked to the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth

Don't think Whitesnake or Limp Bizkit would be headliners. In fact I'd be surprised if Fred Durst turned up at all as he would be bombarded with bottles of piss for sure.

And the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth is two days - Metallica headlining one and Linkin Park on the other. Where are Guns gonna fit in?

Just because a band isn't rumoured for a festival doesn't mean they are not going to be there.

[wight gunner]

The didn't do Download in 2002, but I swear I saw them in Leeds...

If they are gonna do one festival in 2009, let it be The Isle of Wight 

[variant]

The didn't do Download in 2002, but I swear I saw them in Leeds...

I'm talking about this year! Reading/Leeds headliners are most likely to be Kings Of Leon, Radiohead and Arctic Monkeys. AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen are Hard Rock Calling.

Isle Of Wight is not a bad sugestion though.

[Scabbie]

There are a lot of other high profile bands that are likely to play Download - Def Leppard, Whitesnake even Limp Bizkit. Guns aren't even rumoured

They have however been linked to the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth

Don't think Whitesnake or Limp Bizkit would be headliners. In fact I'd be surprised if Fred Durst turned up at all as he would be bombarded with bottles of piss for sure.

And the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth is two days - Metallica headlining one and Linkin Park on the other. Where are Guns gonna fit in?

Just because a band isn't rumoured for a festival doesn't mean they are not going to be there.

Agreed

Checkout efestivals.com if you haven't already - gives you a breakdown of who is likely to play

As for Knebworth (Sonisphere) I thought the same, but apparently the organisers are looking for a festival full of big names and GNR was mentioned so I guess there is a chance. In reality the most likely option is they won't play any though!

[FunkyMonkey]

^^

Metallica to headline UK leg of new Europe-wide rock tour

February 10th, 2009

Other bands confirmed to be feature in the ?broad church? of rock music on a single stage included Linkin Park, Guns N?Roses, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, and Muse.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/metallica-to-headline-uk-leg-of-new-europe-wide-rock-tour_100153388.html

Metallica, Linkin Park Set For Sonisphere Festival

02.09.2009

Sonisphere is hoping to host mostly top-name acts for the show. Other groups believed to be in talks to perform include Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Muse and the Stereophonics.

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/96481/Metallica,-Linkin-Park-Set-For-Sonisphere-Festival.htm

[ppbebe]

February 10th, 2009

Other bands confirmed to be feature in the ?broad church? of rock music on a single stage included Linkin Park, Guns N?Roses, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, and Muse.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/metallica-to-headline-uk-leg-of-new-europe-wide-rock-tour_100153388.html

yesterday it was in talks and now confirmed?  somehow the " between N and R doesn't appeal to me.

[jarmo]

^^

Metallica to headline UK leg of new Europe-wide rock tour

February 10th, 2009

Other bands confirmed to be feature in the ?broad church? of rock music on a single stage included Linkin Park, Guns N?Roses, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, and Muse.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/metallica-to-headline-uk-leg-of-new-europe-wide-rock-tour_100153388.html

Metallica, Linkin Park Set For Sonisphere Festival

02.09.2009

Sonisphere is hoping to host mostly top-name acts for the show. Other groups believed to be in talks to perform include Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Muse and the Stereophonics.

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/96481/Metallica,-Linkin-Park-Set-For-Sonisphere-Festival.htm

I suspect they're just referring to this article:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article5689268.ece

Others rumoured to be in the frame for a slot include Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Muse, the Foo Fighters and the Stereophonics.

/jarmo