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Earache Records to host Glastonbury punk and metal stage
By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 5 May 2017
A criticism often thrown at Glastonbury has been its lack of heavier music, which tends not to make up much, if any, of the bills across its various stages. However, this year there will be a whole punk and metal stage run by the fine folks at Earache Records.
“Glastonbury is known for its incredibly diverse line-up – we’re glad to offer not just metalheads and punks, but everyone, a bangin venue to come hang, headbang and party hard with some incredible bands”, says Earache founder Digby Pearson.
Shane Embury, frontman of one of the acts booked to perform, Napalm Death, adds: “I haven’t been to Glastonbury since 1989. A wild weekend, I recall, where I was a babysitter for a Japanese punk band all on acid. All I can say is myself and the rest of the Napalm Death boys are very happy to finally play this prestigious event, lets hope it’s a fucking mad one!”
As well as Napalm Death, grindcore band Wormrot and former Crass frontman Steve Ignorant are also confirmed for the new stage.