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Glastonbury: Metallica start set with Creeping Death Glastonbury: Metallica headline Pyramid Stage
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Heavy metal band Metallica have taken to the stage at Glastonbury, launching into their set with Creeping Death. Heavy metal band Metallica have ended their headline act at Glastonbury with Seek and Destroy.
The quartet are the first metal act to headline the festival since its inception in 1970.The quartet are the first metal act to headline the festival since its inception in 1970.
Drummer Lars Ulrich earlier told the BBC that being asked to play was "the biggest honour".Drummer Lars Ulrich earlier told the BBC that being asked to play was "the biggest honour".
Formed 33 years ago, the group's best-known songs include Enter Sandman, Nothing Else Matters and Master of Puppets. Formed 33 years ago, the group's best-known songs include Enter Sandman, Nothing Else Matters and Master of Puppets
Ulrich said all of them were likely to feature in the set - which is being broadcast on BBC Two.
Prior to their arrival on the Pyramid Stage, the band played a clip of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, in tribute to actor Eli Wallach, who died earlier this week.Prior to their arrival on the Pyramid Stage, the band played a clip of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, in tribute to actor Eli Wallach, who died earlier this week.
Ennio Morricone's Ecstasy of Gold, which features in the classic Western, has been Metallica's introduction music for many years.Ennio Morricone's Ecstasy of Gold, which features in the classic Western, has been Metallica's introduction music for many years.
The band also addressed criticisms of frontman James Hetfield's involvement with pro-hunting groups head on, showing an extended clip of an English fox hunt, soundtracked by Sweet's glam rock classic Fox on the Run.The band also addressed criticisms of frontman James Hetfield's involvement with pro-hunting groups head on, showing an extended clip of an English fox hunt, soundtracked by Sweet's glam rock classic Fox on the Run.
At the climax of the hunt, four men in bear costumes shot the riders from their horses.At the climax of the hunt, four men in bear costumes shot the riders from their horses.
The bear's heads were removed to reveal the four grinning members of Metallica.The bear's heads were removed to reveal the four grinning members of Metallica.
Speaking to the crowd 15 minutes into the set, Hetfield said: "Glasto - Metallica is grateful to be invited to such an event.Speaking to the crowd 15 minutes into the set, Hetfield said: "Glasto - Metallica is grateful to be invited to such an event.
"We're very proud to be representing, shall we say, the heavier side of music. It's about time.""We're very proud to be representing, shall we say, the heavier side of music. It's about time."
Jack White, who played the Pyramid Stage immediately before Metallica, jammed on the riff to Enter Sandman during his set, prompting a surge towards the stage.Jack White, who played the Pyramid Stage immediately before Metallica, jammed on the riff to Enter Sandman during his set, prompting a surge towards the stage.
The musician ran through two dozen hits - including Hotel Yorba and Seven Nation Army - each delivered with the urgency of a band playing their encore.The musician ran through two dozen hits - including Hotel Yorba and Seven Nation Army - each delivered with the urgency of a band playing their encore.
But the effect was dampened slightly when, leaving the stage, he fell over his drum kit.But the effect was dampened slightly when, leaving the stage, he fell over his drum kit.
The audience have endured heavy showers throughout Saturday, and large swathes of the 900-acre site have become a swamp - but there was no sign of the thunder and lightning that had been forecast.The audience have endured heavy showers throughout Saturday, and large swathes of the 900-acre site have become a swamp - but there was no sign of the thunder and lightning that had been forecast.
Sunday is due to be dry.Sunday is due to be dry.
Famous faces spotted at the festival include Stella McCartney, Downton Abbey actresses Laura Carmichael and Lily James, film star Bradley Cooper and new Culture Secretary Sajid Javid.Famous faces spotted at the festival include Stella McCartney, Downton Abbey actresses Laura Carmichael and Lily James, film star Bradley Cooper and new Culture Secretary Sajid Javid.
As of midday on Saturday 138,152 ticket-holders were on site - a few thousand below capacity, suggesting some have been put off by the weather.As of midday on Saturday 138,152 ticket-holders were on site - a few thousand below capacity, suggesting some have been put off by the weather.
Singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey opened proceedings on the main Pyramid Stage, telling fans: "I know you're going to have the best day of your lives."Singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey opened proceedings on the main Pyramid Stage, telling fans: "I know you're going to have the best day of your lives."
The musician, whose hits include Cucurrucu and Meet Me There, later confessed he only had "10 minutes to get things together, because Metallica were soundchecking right up until our stage time."The musician, whose hits include Cucurrucu and Meet Me There, later confessed he only had "10 minutes to get things together, because Metallica were soundchecking right up until our stage time."
But his uplifting acoustic-pop was a perfect for the early morning revellers, who swayed and bobbed in time to the music.But his uplifting acoustic-pop was a perfect for the early morning revellers, who swayed and bobbed in time to the music.
Mulvey later played at a special event curated by folk-pop band Mumford and Sons in the Avalon Field, on the very outskirts of the site.Mulvey later played at a special event curated by folk-pop band Mumford and Sons in the Avalon Field, on the very outskirts of the site.
Rock group Haim also joined the low-key show, playing Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well and the Rolling Stones' Honky Tonk Woman with Marcus Mumford and his band, who headlined the festival last year.Rock group Haim also joined the low-key show, playing Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well and the Rolling Stones' Honky Tonk Woman with Marcus Mumford and his band, who headlined the festival last year.
Lana Del Rey drew an adoring crowd to the Pyramid Stage, making a dramatic appearance in kohl-smudged eyes and a tie-dye dress.Lana Del Rey drew an adoring crowd to the Pyramid Stage, making a dramatic appearance in kohl-smudged eyes and a tie-dye dress.
Her louche, darkly romantic hits National Anthem, Video Game and West Coast were suitably dramatic as the sun played hide-and-seek in a stormy sky, but some fans felt the singer lacked charisma and drifted away towards the end of her set.Her louche, darkly romantic hits National Anthem, Video Game and West Coast were suitably dramatic as the sun played hide-and-seek in a stormy sky, but some fans felt the singer lacked charisma and drifted away towards the end of her set.
Thousands turned up to watch rock newcomers Royal Blood at the smaller John Peel tent, spilling out into the fields and nearby campsites.Thousands turned up to watch rock newcomers Royal Blood at the smaller John Peel tent, spilling out into the fields and nearby campsites.
"We couldn't see any grass it was all just hair and eyes," said frontman Mike Kerr after the show."We couldn't see any grass it was all just hair and eyes," said frontman Mike Kerr after the show.
"We always felt [Glastonbury] was going to be a bit of a milestone for us, but that show blew us out of the water. The response still hasn't registered.""We always felt [Glastonbury] was going to be a bit of a milestone for us, but that show blew us out of the water. The response still hasn't registered."
Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant played one of the most musically diverse sets of the day, with hits like Black Dog given drastic West African and South East Asian overhauls.Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant played one of the most musically diverse sets of the day, with hits like Black Dog given drastic West African and South East Asian overhauls.
Preceding him on the Pyramid Stage, R&B star Kelis also re-tooled some of her most famous songs, giving a jazzy big-band treatment to tracks like Milkshake and A Capella.Preceding him on the Pyramid Stage, R&B star Kelis also re-tooled some of her most famous songs, giving a jazzy big-band treatment to tracks like Milkshake and A Capella.
Dressed in a neon pink dress, the US star spread positive vibes in the midday sun, signing off saying: "Live well. Treat each other well. Cheers!"Dressed in a neon pink dress, the US star spread positive vibes in the midday sun, signing off saying: "Live well. Treat each other well. Cheers!"
"I feel like I'm on a winning streak," she told the BBC backstage."I feel like I'm on a winning streak," she told the BBC backstage.
"This is my third Glastonbury and it's been sunny every time. I'm very happy about that.""This is my third Glastonbury and it's been sunny every time. I'm very happy about that."
Over on the Other Stage, Jake Bugg played a headline set, above more experienced acts like Manic Street Preachers and The Pixies.Over on the Other Stage, Jake Bugg played a headline set, above more experienced acts like Manic Street Preachers and The Pixies.
The 20-year-old admitted that topping the bill had given him a case of the nerves.The 20-year-old admitted that topping the bill had given him a case of the nerves.
"I get apprehensive, certainly," he told the BBC. "It's a big deal for me."I get apprehensive, certainly," he told the BBC. "It's a big deal for me.
"If people are going to come and spend their evening watching my set, I've got to make sure I perform well and play the songs they want.""If people are going to come and spend their evening watching my set, I've got to make sure I perform well and play the songs they want."
The festival continues on Sunday with Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran and Kasabian on the bill.The festival continues on Sunday with Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran and Kasabian on the bill.