Pil
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*gets a little back to topic*
Of course, as BG is my favourite band, to me they are a very worthy headliner. And I agree, bands just don't get very big (or legendary) in metal anymore. Personally, I think BG is definately one of the bigger bands out there, if you count out all the really big names (Slayer, Manowar, Maiden, Priest etc..). I think they will still grow bigger in time, but let's face it, of the "newer" bands (which sounds awkward, since BG surely aren't the youngest around anymore either) they're one of the biggest. Other big names include those that have had more promotion and such (I'm thinking HammerFall, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir etc. here). And I think BG have mostly done it on their own strength, without being pushed too much.
Personally, I think if you can get as far as they've gotten mainly because of the music you make, you are definately a worthy headliner. Though it will not be the same thing as the godly bands (but then again, who would you rather see at this moment, Priest or Halford?).
Anyway, Wacken isn't a festival that relies on it's headliner alone, I'm sure there were many people there that care very little about BG, but still had a great time with all the other bands that Wacken had to offer
It'd be really cool though if Maiden headlines next year's Wacken
Damn, that's quite a scary thought, imagine if Korn is considered real metal in fifteen years
NP: Iced Earth - Melancholy (Holy Martyr)
Of course, as BG is my favourite band, to me they are a very worthy headliner. And I agree, bands just don't get very big (or legendary) in metal anymore. Personally, I think BG is definately one of the bigger bands out there, if you count out all the really big names (Slayer, Manowar, Maiden, Priest etc..). I think they will still grow bigger in time, but let's face it, of the "newer" bands (which sounds awkward, since BG surely aren't the youngest around anymore either) they're one of the biggest. Other big names include those that have had more promotion and such (I'm thinking HammerFall, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir etc. here). And I think BG have mostly done it on their own strength, without being pushed too much.
Personally, I think if you can get as far as they've gotten mainly because of the music you make, you are definately a worthy headliner. Though it will not be the same thing as the godly bands (but then again, who would you rather see at this moment, Priest or Halford?).
Anyway, Wacken isn't a festival that relies on it's headliner alone, I'm sure there were many people there that care very little about BG, but still had a great time with all the other bands that Wacken had to offer
It'd be really cool though if Maiden headlines next year's Wacken
Damn, that's quite a scary thought, imagine if Korn is considered real metal in fifteen years
NP: Iced Earth - Melancholy (Holy Martyr)
