Paolo Nutini has dismissed Metallica's Glastonbury set insisting the metal band just play the "same song over and over again".

As Metallica prepare to headline Glastonbury tonight, festival-goers were divided as to whether they would watch them although most seemed to have an opinion on whether they deserved the top billing.

Pulp's Jarvis Cocker thinks Metallica's forthcoming headline appearance at Glastonbury could be "a bit abrasive".

Metallica say deciding to headline Glastonbury was a “no-brainer”.

It's not just young girls who are Justin Beiber fans you know - some of the biggest names in rock have sheepishly admitted their admiration for the pop heartthrob.

Metallica are to perform in Antarctica.

Metallica's Lars Ulrich loves touring because it gets him "out of the house".

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich wants to swap his drummer's seat for a director's chair.

Jason Newsted would only re-join Metallica for a "squillion dollars".

Metallica's new material sounds "energetic, loud and crazy".

Metallica are recording a new album later this year.

Metallica have "846 riffs" ready for their next album.

Metallica can't afford to take time off.

Metallic are in the "very early stages of production" for a 3D concert film expected to be released in summer next year.

Metallica have released a new EP, 'Beyond Magnetic', in celebration of their 30th anniversary.

Metallica have been voted the best rock group of the last 30 years.

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Metallica are planning to start writing a new album in 2011.

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has blamed a dodgy oyster for his illness that forced the group to scrap a Swedish show last weekend.

Metallica were saved from splitting up - by the Rolling Stones.

Metallica are to headline a new rock festival, it announced today.

Metallica would consider a rock supertour with Guns N' Roses - after hailing the group's comeback album 'Chinese Democracy'.

Rockers Metallica have paid tribute to their late bandmate Cliff Burton - 22 years after his tragic death.

Metallica are considering releasing their next album as an internet download - as they are now free from the constraints of their current record deal.

Metallica star Lars Ulrich has given up cocaine - thanks to Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher.

Rock legends Metallica, Slipknot and Rage Against The Machine were tonight honoured for their contribution to heavy music at the Kerrang! Awards.

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and his girlfriend, Gladiator star Connie Nielsen, are celebrating the birth of their first child together.

Metallica rockers Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett dreaded the moment frontman James Hetfield returned to the band after recovering from alcoholism - because they didn't want to record an album of "rehab songs".

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has split with his wife Skylar, following reports he's dating actress Connie Nielsen.

Sharon Osbourne has topped a list of the most important people in rock.