Does anyone else agree with this?

[markmccue]

No, the last good "heavy band" to play was Queens of the Stone Age ion 2002 I think.

[ethereal]

F*ucked Up did a fine set on John Peel Stage last year

[The Nal]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Lost prophets played in 2003

[ramragon]

never been a big fan of the heavy metal scene but i appreciate that glastonbury caters for all types, it wouldnt bother me if some did play, would just give me an excuse to check out one of the other stages.

[tHomBleached]

As I said.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Lost prophets played in 2003

[The Nal]

As I said.

[laid back in the sun]

this is true, but I went to a festival in hungary the other year and they had a metal stage and it was just really...odd. The fans seemed to behave peculiarly too. Like they were trying to hard to live up to an image or something

[tHomBleached]

I know, t'was only taking the piss.

Either way, we need more heavy bands.

[russycarps]

were they wearing bad denim with black band t-shirts and banging their heads whilst throwing devil signs with their hands by any chance? spotty herberts the lot of them!

[PabloCoke]

The problem with heavy metal fans is that they are, in the main, just plain weird. No offence.

Long may the current "no metal at glasto" scenario continue.

[Steve P]

I'd love to see some of the indie landfill acts that clog up the other stage being ditched in favour of a few rock/metal acts. Sadly it ain't going to happen though. There are always a few heavier acts dotted about the fest (Black Mountain in 08 was a treat) but they are always few and far between.

[The Nal]

There are always a few heavier acts dotted about the fest (Black Mountain in 08 was a treat) but they are always few and far between.

[Katster]

I agree some more heavier acts would be good.

[angelofharlem]

Either way, we need more heavy bands.

[st00ka]

Just say no to pasty faced physics undergraduates and their Cradle of Filth T-Shirts!

[4AssedMonkey]

Think you'll find Cradle are actually Emo, not Metal.

I've always had a liking for harder rock music, but completely agree that having the bigger Rock/Metal acts on the main stages at Glasto would not only be potentially dangerous, but doesn't really fit the vibe of the festival, even though as a "festival or performing arts" you would have expected almost anything to be represented.

Some less popular acts in smaller venues would be doable and potentially less dangerous/controversial. Therapy? would be a great example. Fantastic live band and would go down a storm in the JP (I know he was a fan).

[ethereal]

They would've been great but had to pull out due to sickness or something didnt they? I had tickets for the Dublin show and they cancelled that too.

[Steve P]

Some less popular acts in smaller venues would be doable and potentially less dangerous/controversial. Therapy? would be a great example. Fantastic live band and would go down a storm in the JP (I know he was a fan).

[Poleski]

What are these rumours about a Pop Punk stage as glasto?

[abu hamster]

slipknot at times are nowhere near as heavy as metallica at times.

i'm sure slipknot could easily pick a setlist to be a bit less 'scary' to glasto punters. will never happen though sadly.

i just hope for another great download line up and i'll experience that instead.

[st00ka]

What are these rumours about a Pop Punk stage as glasto?

[laid back in the sun]

What are these rumours about a Pop Punk stage as glasto?

[ampersand]

Could they pick a set that made them less for 13 year old boys and more average than just crap!?

[brandycoke]

It would be great to see a band like Motorhead at Glastonbury. why not?

it's all music.

[G1T]

Some fair points raised there. I was there for the Deftones - one of the muddy years if I recall - 97 or 98. I also remember Skunk Anansie and The Offspring playing in 95 - I still stand by my opinion though that a few heavier bands dotted around the weekend would be good (and what do you mean Maiden for "camp comedy"? Maiden are awesome )