Metallica roar into Glastonbury

Glastonbury became “Glastallica” tonight as Metallica headlined the Pyramid Stage.

The heavy metal act burst into classic hit Creeping Death after showing a short film poking fun at the controversy their slot has created.

The air was lit up with red and gold flashing lights as enthusiastic members of the huge crowd headbanged along.

After playing For Whom The Bell Tolls and Wherever I May Roam, frontman James Hetfield told the massive audience the band was “proud” to be able to “represent, shall we say, the heavier side of music”.

Hetfield told the crowd: "Well Glastonbury, Metallica is grateful to be invited to such an event called Glastonbury.

“We’re very proud to be here and to be representing, shall we say, the heavier side of music.

“Me and the boys would like to dedicate this new song to everyone here who’s been waiting for someone like us and also to all the heavy metal British bands who have ever dreamed or are still dreaming of playing here.”

He later dedicated Cyanide to all those who put their hands in the air if “music moves your soul” before moving into the slower-paced Unforgiven.