The reason Soundwave sold out is because there are some excellent bands playing in one location for the one price. The line up for Soundwave is by far the best line up for a festival I have seen for years. I am sick of seeing typical "mainstream" bands getting the nod for BDO and people such as myself who like their music a little heavier have really no reason to go to a BDO anymore, which is why a festival like soundwave has sold out quick smart because people want to see these harder acts. But there are also some more mellower acts, but at least there is a little bit of diversity in amongst the bands, I will admit I am suprised that Incubus and The Offspring are playing but hey, I will still check them out as they have had some decent songs in past years.Your attitude makes me believe you havent probably heard half the bands on the Soundwave bill, you can sit there and bag it out all you want, but it isn't catered for your mainstream punter.
I will say again, check out Killswitch, Still Remains, As I lay Dying, From Autumn to Ashes, Shadows Fall. All great bands.
