JetsMania Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports that RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, the seminal L.A. band that made heavy music into political manifesto, will reunite after a seven-year lull for one show as the headliners at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. L.A. Times' sources say RAGE, which played the main stage at the first Coachella in 1999, will be joined by other familiar faces for the eighth edition of the festival, which covers three days this year and begins April 27: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, which headlined in 2003, are back, as is BJ?RK, who topped the bill in 2002. Organizers were mum this weekend and it was not clear which day RAGE or the other acts were slotted to play; that announcement is expected in the next few days. Other acts expected in the eclectic lineup: ARCADE FIRE, INTERPOL, WILLIE NELSON, THE ROOTS, MANU CHAO, THE DECEMBERISTS, ARCTIC MONKEYS, SONIC YOUTH, CROWDED HOUSE, AIR, TI?STO and KINGS OF LEON. Tickets go on sale Saturday, via Ticketmaster. Three-day passes will cost about $250 and there will be a limited number of single-day passes available. www.blabbermouth.net I dont know about paying 250, but I would like to see them. I heard that Cornel is going to do a solo project so maybe they get back together and do a tour in the summer. Maybe headline ozzfest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Well their most famous songs are "killing in the name of", "bulls on parade", "sleep now in the fire". Check those out and see if you like them. Most of their songs sound like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Listen to Audioslave and replace the guy singing with a guy talking/screaming over those same beats while talking about psuedo-politics and you've pretty much got it nailed. This is good for Rage fans, maybe. But, I much prefer Chris Cornell to De La Rocha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Rage isn't bad. I'm kind of surprised they get the top bill over RHCP, if I'm reading correctly. I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Check out: Guerilla Radio Down Rodeo Killing in the Name of Testify Sleep Now in the Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Listen to Audioslave and replace the guy singing with a guy talking/screaming over those same beats while talking about psuedo-politics and you've pretty much got it nailed. This is good for Rage fans, maybe. But, I much prefer Chris Cornell to De La Rocha. Are you serious? RATM is 10 times better than audioslave. I hope audioslave breaks up and RATM returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Audioslave's first album was good, but now they're just meh in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yea I read this just before it was posted here. That is just AWESOME! I f***ing love RAGE! Those guys are the sh*t! If I had enough cash I would fly my ass over there to see them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 In case anyone cares... Rolling Stone is reporting the Smashing Pumpkins as playing, but no other sources are saying that, so I'm not really buying. But Coachella usually does add a couple big acts to the lineup as time goes by. After the initial announcement last year, Madonna, Daft Punk, and Massive Attack were all added on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks for posting the flyer Mabdul. Benny Benassi??????!!!!!!!!!! :arms Too cool. I was very suprised to see Crowded House. That's takin it way back in the day. I wonder if both Finn brother's are performing. I'm sure everyone has heard the song, "Don't Dream Its Over" (Hey now, hey now, don't dream its over). Some very cool acts are on the bill: Interpol, Faithless (I KANT GET NO SLEEP), MSTRKRFT (think Daft Punk but from Canada). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Nice flyer, thanks for posting dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 I would want to go, but I dont know if I could sit throught all those acts just see RATM. how many stages are there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I would want to go, but I dont know if I could sit throught all those acts just see RATM. how many stages are there? 5 stages... I have never had the problem of having nothing to see. Usually, the problem is when I have to pass up on seeing a band I love for a band I love even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I already got my pre-sale ticket for $200. I'm mad psyched for Bjork, but I don't know much about Rage. Someone tell me where to begin, to see if I like them. Listen to Audioslave and replace the guy singing with a guy talking/screaming over those same beats while talking about psuedo-politics and you've pretty much got it nailed. This is good for Rage fans, maybe. But, I much prefer Chris Cornell to De La Rocha. Are you serious? RATM is 10 times better than audioslave. I hope audioslave breaks up and RATM returns. That's your opinion. I happen to think, like De La Rocha's singing, it sucks. I really like the Audioslave lineup better than the RATM. Plus, they don't keep as much of that hoighty-toighty front that they're a political movement as well as a band up. I thought Rage got too preachy and Audioslave adds in some cheesy rock elements I happent to like. But, whatever, apples and oranges. I think the Roots and Bjork do more for me in that lineup than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 wow thats cool, on the third day there is a guy named Jose Gonzalez. he is a folky singer from Sweden and he is great. He did the VW commercial a while back where there were million of balls bouncing on the streets of SF. I would loooove to go maybe the old lady and I make a trip in april Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 If Rage against the machine was on saturday night I would consider going for the weekend. Now i will probably have to hope that they go on tour (even if a mini tour around the US) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Looks like I'm going Friday and Saturday, but not Sunday. No Rage for me. Hopefully it sells out and I can use my ticket to cut down on the costs of this trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Looks like I'm going Friday and Saturday, but not Sunday. No Rage for me. Hopefully it sells out and I can use my ticket to cut down on the costs of this trip. Oh its three seperate tickets and not one for the entire weekend? If thats the case i am sure you can atleast get 85 dollars (the cost of a one day ticket) How many people does that place hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 It's always been 3 separate tickets...er, 2 tickets...this is the first year they've done 3 days. But, yeah...each day is separate. I don't think they can realistically expect people to hold onto their tickets all day. I'm not sure quite how many it holds. Truth is, they could always add more. It is a GIANT field. It takes about 10 mins to walk from one end to the other. Attendance seems to go up every year. Last year they let in 60,000 people each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 holy crap that lineup is awesome. although it usually is there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 If Rage against the machine was on saturday night I would consider going for the weekend. Now i will probably have to hope that they go on tour (even if a mini tour around the US) We can only hope... Im not holding my breath though :guillotine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Here is the latest... Hits Daily Double reports that the reunion of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, who will appear at this summer's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, follows a winding road that included an aborted Zack de la Rocha solo project, and the three remaining members ? Tom Morello, Brad Wilk and Tim Commerford ? forming AUDIOSLAVE with Chris Cornell. The band will manage itself, with Dan Field handling the solo work of Morello, Wilk and Commerford and William Morris' Sara Newkirk overseeing de la Rocha. If the group goes on to record a new album, presumably it would be on Epic. If they did decide to tour together, it would be huge. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's headlining performance at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was confirmed earlier in the week by press representatives for the festival. The political rap-rock act, which was one of the biggest acts of the '90s, played Coachella's main stage during the festival's first edition in 1999. The group broke up in 2000 after three studio albums, one collection of covers and one live set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Here is the latest... Hits Daily Double reports that the reunion of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, who will appear at this summer's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, follows a winding road that included an aborted Zack de la Rocha solo project, and the three remaining members — Tom Morello, Brad Wilk and Tim Commerford — forming AUDIOSLAVE with Chris Cornell. The band will manage itself, with Dan Field handling the solo work of Morello, Wilk and Commerford and William Morris' Sara Newkirk overseeing de la Rocha. If the group goes on to record a new album, presumably it would be on Epic. If they did decide to tour together, it would be huge. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's headlining performance at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was confirmed earlier in the week by press representatives for the festival. The political rap-rock act, which was one of the biggest acts of the '90s, played Coachella's main stage during the festival's first edition in 1999. The group broke up in 2000 after three studio albums, one collection of covers and one live set. So there is a chance!! :crossfingers Thanks for the update dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mets_bs Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 wow thats cool, on the third day there is a guy named Jose Gonzalez. he is a folky singer from Sweden and he is great. He did the VW commercial a while back where there were million of balls bouncing on the streets of SF. I would loooove to go maybe the old lady and I make a trip in april It was a Bravia commercial -- a cover of Heartbeats by the Knife. He is very good. One of my favorite performers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhxPhin Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 some of those acts I'd be interested, but really don't care for most of them and the crowd probably wouldn't be my scene - although each year they put a couple acts on that almost make me think it would be worth it to take the drive over as for rage - can't stand them (or more specifically de la rocha) if anyone is going, make a point to check out gorgol bodello when they are performing - it's an experience for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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