Branching out is good....Pick your artists

nice first post!
welcome to the boards dude

i'd love to see Spin Doctors and Deftones

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this kinda reads like a Rothbury infomercial

Well.... I love Metallica's old stuff (insert everything that's been said of Metallica in a positive manner), and, still, could give a rat's behind about Kanye.

But there are two bands I wish Bonnaroo would get that would diversify their status, and give them a new level of music "cred";

Aphex Twin: Those who know, I don't need to say any more. Those who don't; "Selected Ambient Works vol 1". I mean, Coachella's got em, and we've (basically) had the same type of electronic EVERY YEAR. Aphex Twin would open the floodgates for electro at Roo, unlike any other act could.

Legendary Pink Dots: I know not many people know of this band, but they are really, really something special. They are trippy enough, jammy enough, "progressive" enough, and "indie" enough to get a low profile tent slot. Around since the late 70s/early 80s, they are the original post-psychedelia group; eclectic yet identifiable, experimental yet accessible, I don't understand why Roo doesn't try to set up something with this AMAZING group.

INSTEAD of Kanye and Metallica?

Probably, Wu Tang and King Crimson, being respective to genre.

hmm....instead of Metallica and Kanye.

I have to be honest, Metallica would have been near the top of acts that I'd want to see, especially in this type of venue. They've been one of my favorite bands for a long time (based completely on their first 5 albums and S&M) and Ive somehow missed them on every tour theyve had. They probably would not have been my top choice though.


Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin would be my absolute choices, but if we're talking about realistically?
Hmm...realistic headliner choices to replace Metallica and Kanye. Actually, Kanye isnt really a headliner, so I'll do a Headliner and sub-headliner or late night.

My favorite groups big enough to headline and still alive and not hating each other are probably Tool (who I've seen 4 times) and Black Sabbath (who I've seen 3 times). I'd probably rather have someone Id not seen. Or at least not that much.

I would say the Mars Volta, but thats not really 'branching' out, because they've played Bonnaroo before. Thats another thing to think about.

I'd probably say...A Perfect Circle as a headliner. They'd probably never get booked as a headliner, but they deserve it, IMO. They could put on as good a set as any headliner. certainly at least more satisfying than The Police or Widespread Panic.

My 2nd would either be Dashboard Confessional (Chris solo) as a day, pre-headliner set. or Opeth as a late night set. I'd kill to see either, and I believe that both would be fantastic additions, even though the majority of the Roo population would generally hate either.

I'd say.. drop Metallica, add Roger Waters DOSTM. Drop Kanye and give JJ ANOTHER SET !!!!! that would be BIG news!!

Lauren Hill and the Beastie Boys would be awesome.

Digital Underground?! I'll be there in a flash!!

I find it funny that these two are often put together, as I hate Metallica and love Kanye. I would literally pick most anyone over Metallica though. Let's say, to throw a random big-name out there, Bruce Springsteen. Or, for a more similar sound, how about Rammstein?

instead of Kanye and Metallica how about....Kanye and Boredoms

I really would like to see Robbie Williams there. If you think he's just a cheesy pop star, you don't know enough about him. I'm not a huge fan, but my best friend loves him, and from what he's told me, Robbie Williams is a pretty crazy dude.

I'd also like to see Slayer there. I never would have seriously suggested that before, but now that we have Metallica and Mastodon...I would take Slayer over both (especially over Metallica).

So yeah, Robbie Williams and Slayer. I don't think either could pull off a headliner slot, though...so as a replacement for Metallica, I'd go with Sabbath.

I've seen both Kanye and the Beastie Boys, and I'd take the Beasties any day. Not that I didn't have a good time at the Kanye show, I just had far more fun with the Beasties.
Going out of genre, but still a good headliner that would be a big draw and hasn't already played roo, I'd rather see Bjork than Metallica.

ok so i for one have no problem with kanye or metallica even though i do hate the later name but will give them credit for playing well live. for some of the bands suggested in the first post i know you just threw up some names but the violent femmes couldn't play as they broke up in october but i am shocked they never played the farm, cypress hill has already played once and repeat hip hop artists don't seem to happen at roo. good suggestions though. however just to play along if i had to pick two replacements for them i would have picked nas performing his new record nigger and down.

well, I think you're trying trying to say theyre the best festival DESPITE having Metallica. I would argue they're the best festival BECAUSE they have Metallica (among many other reasons).


I really think their set will change a lot of the minds that are open enough to actually check out their set.

Jane's Addiction would be awesome and Morcheeba. I think Metallica will be pretty cool to see but I could def think of someone way better for Kanye. Mudcrutch is back together and a tour that includes Bonnaroo could be awesome.

I guess the only question for you is do you like huggies or pampers? You sound like a little baby with your crying and gripping. Awww does the baby need a diaper change. I feel real sorry for those of you who dont catch the Metallica set because your want to play beerpong. You guys sound just like my ten year old nephew,things didnt go his way so he cried and complained and missed the whole trip. Come down off your pedestal and have a great time or just be that little kid watching everybody else party and having a great time wishing he could do the same.