The guys added a new August leg to their european tourdates. They’ll play six shows between August 20th till 30th.

Chances for them playing at Sziget might not be too big, but they are definitely bigger than before with the June shows only…

There is an other festival (in romania), fesziget, organised by the same group as sziget. Their press conference will be held in the last week of april. Maybe we can expect some new names for sziget too. Although the week after that is more likely for announcements, it would be stupid to announce some big names before 2 days before the ticket prise raisement.

I have no idea! I guess that they will anounce another “bigger” block within the next weeks (I read in another forum that they will make another official anouncement in Mai) and afterwards confirm “one band after the other” till the line up will be completed in Juli.

I wrote that the information is based on the newsletter and not a written law or based on my wishes. But decide on your own:

“Performing on the main stage is none other than The Prodigy. Their latest, fifth studio album ‘Invaders Must Die’ is a huge hit in Hungary and around the world. It went straight in at number two on the Hungarian MAHASZ chart and is leading the European Billboard TOP 100.

Norman Cook, also known as the legendary Fatboy Slim will be leading a riotous party showcasing his brand new fifth album. And even the artist fresh out of rehab might find it hard to resist the lure of the Dreher fuelled ‘Sarki Fény’ (Carbonated Vodka).

Placebo recently announced their new album, “Battle for the Sun” will be released on June 8th 2009. Hungarian fans will have a chance to check out the new album live at Sziget this year. – “We’ve made a record about choosing life, about choosing to live, about stepping out of the darkness and into the light,” explains frontman Brian Molko. “Not necessarily turning your back on the darkness because it’s there, it’s essential; it’s a part of who you are, but more about the choice of standing in the sunlight instead. I’m very optimistic about the future. I’m in a positive frame of mind and a good head space. It’s very exciting.”

There are already confirmed opening bands on the main stage. Rocking the crowd in extravagant British acid-rave sci-fi punk style is The Klaxons. The most successful group of the Californian punk movement The Offspring will be bringing their inimical sound, as will the chaotic break-beat heavy Gareth McGrillen and Rob Swire lead Pendulum. One of the most popular bands of the indie-rock scene of the 2000’s Bloc Party will be blasting off, blending musical inspiration from the Sonic Youth, The Cure and Joy Division. And Brit indie-pop sensation The Ting Tings will be making sure all of Hungary knows their name. This year’s festival won’t pass without a Ska superstar either, returning for the third time the Spanish Ska-P will keep festivalgoers bouncing.”

BTW: things will depend anyway on the other acts they will sign.