Metallica 'excited' about festival

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Metallica will follow in the footsteps of rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd this weekend when they headline the Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. The band top a bill including Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Bullet For My Valentine. Lead singer James Hetfield says he's excited by the prospect of playing Knebworth and that fans can expect a set filled with crowd pleasers.

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James Hetfield says they'll be playing lots of classics at Sonisphere

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How's the current tour going?

You're playing Knebworth as part of the Sonisphere Festival this weekend. Some famous Brits have played there like Oasis and Robbie Williams. What are your feelings about playing there?

What can Metallica fans expect? Will it be the same kind of show as your indoor concerts?

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Metallica travel back to the States after playing at Sonisphere

Are British fans different to fans around the world or is there no difference?

What's it like touring around Europe with lots of other metal bands? Do you get together after gigs or do you not see each other?

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Metallica say they write on the road when they're in the mood

Do you write new material on the road or do you do it after you've finished touring?

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