Metallica are to headline Reading and Leeds festival next year, for the fourth time.
Drummer Lars Ulrich said: "We are obviously beyond thrilled to be returning to headline the magnificent and mighty double shot at Reading and Leeds for the fourth time. We are practically the house band. Bring it!"
Event organisers are delighted and know that the group are going to give an "amazing" performance.
Reading and Leeds Boss Melvin Benn explained: "I'm excited to be able to announce Metallica as the first headliner for Reading & Leeds 2015. Their amazing live show promises to be a favourite with rock, metal and genuine music fans at the UK's most important music festival, perfectly topping a bill of brilliant acts from across the genres.
"I'm looking forward to revealing the rest of the Festival line up, which will feature the absolute best of rock, indie, dance and hip hop and will only add to the amazing atmosphere that make Reading & Leeds so special."
Other acts confirmed to play over the weekend of August 28-30 include Wilkinson, Jamie T, Refused, Pierce the Veil, Run The Jewels and Manchester Orchestra.
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