Michael Eavis on why he chose Metallica to headline the…
It may be the worse kept secret in the country but Michael and Emily Eavis say they can’t wait to see Metallica after confirming the bad will headline the Pyramid Stage.
After months of speculation and debate on social media, they confirmed the heavy metal band’s appearance last night.
The choice is bound to prove controversial but they point to the success of Rage Against The Machine set on the Pyramid in 1994.

Here is what they have to say about it:

It might be a choice that surprises a few…

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Glastonbury Festival will be bathed in 'Nashville' sunshine if…
Glastonbury Festival will be bathed in sunshine if Dolly Parton’s has her way.

The legendary country singer Dolly Parton has been booked to play the so-called ‘Legend’ slot on the festival’s Sunday afternoon.
“I will try to bring some Nashville sunshine with me,” she says. “I can’t wait, though. I’ve played to that many people before – years ago with Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles – but never something as big as Glastonbury. And never on my own.
“I think I will be a little…

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Could Jerry Hall headline Glastonbury poets?
While everybody waits for the headline act to be confirmed on the Pyramid stage, rumours are circulating that Jerry Hall is about to follow the Rolling Stones with an Glastonbury appearance of her own.
Mick Jagger’s ex-girlfriend Jerry Hall was overheard telling a friend that she will be taking to the stage at the Somerset festival this year.
The Texan model and actress said she was keen to take her poetry to Glastonbury according to those who overhead.
According to the Londoner gossip column…

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Metallica to headline Glastonbury Festival? – Announcement …
ACCORDING to Gordon Smart, editor of the Scottish Sun, American thrash metallers Metallica are about to be unveiled as the yet-to-be-revealed headliners at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

In a rare step back into the music lark, just been told #Metallica for #Glastonbury announcement is imminent…— Gordon Smart (@gordonsmart) April 30, 2014

The band have been hotly-tipped for a spot at the festival since October.

Metallica are one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all…

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