Properly, we actually acquired our steps in at Glastonbury this yr, navigating the nation’s largest competition within the superb sunshine to search out the most recent and best to grace the Somerset weekender – from Weezer to Biffy Clyro, and Turnstile to Amyl And The Sniffers, it’s a veritable parade of Ok! favourites.
So include us as we slap on the issue 50 and dash throughout the therapeutic fields to search out the heaviest, hottest bands that Worthy Farm has to provide…
Avalon Stage
The decrease the bassist’s guitar strap, the extra they know their shit, proper? It actually appears the case for Northern Eire’s Ash, who’re no strangers to the farm – again in 1997, nonetheless of their teenagers, they have been drafted in to headline the Pyramid Stage on the final minute. As we speak, beneath the yellow hue of the Avalon tent, they’re again and belting out the pop-rock classics they’re identified and cherished for. Lady From Mars and Burn Child Burn go down a storm, as frontman Tim Wheeler grins all through, holding his guitar to the ceiling and celebrating their return with a joyous “Fuck yeah!” They even make time for a speedy, rocked-up cowl of the calypso basic (and Beetlejuice belter) Soar In The Line, only for an added sprint of competition spirit.
West Holts
As we speak’s first patch of cloud arrives on the suntrap that’s the West Holts stage, as Denzel Curry positively conquers the house in a harmful show of the brewing ferocity that he is aware of methods to ship so effectively. Having simply torn via Outbreak Fest, the Floridian rapper has followers sprinting to the stage together with his easy charisma and confidence, as he bosses via ACT A DAMN FOOL and HOT ONE. Pits open and rev into gear with out want for request, and Denzel’s pure ease and circulation together with his accompanying DJ Poshtronaut feels heat and alluring, like we’re all a part of the identical staff.
Pyramid Stage
What makes Biffy Clyro so nice is their duality of rugged rock and sweetly swooned ballads. They make us sweat and cry in equal measure, which can be of some aid to the shrivelled grass of the Pyramid space. This set is a masterclass in each pleasure and professionalism, with each component finely tuned. A heat tribute to the Seaside Boys’ Brian Wilson is especially touching, as frontman Simon Neil will get the tens of hundreds gathered to sing alongside to God Solely Is aware of in his honour. In contrast, Bubbles turns the group right into a assortment of pogo sticks, and tender nearer Many Of Horror captures the magic of Glasto among the many waving flags and candy, cooling air. Simon lifts his guitar to the sky, bending its strings to a level of shrieking pressure in a becoming Biffy fuckin’ Clyro goodbye.
Woodsies
All through the eight years that The Amazons have been away from Glastonbury, they’ve actually grafted their approach to a a lot increased stage. The Studying rockers’ look at Woodsies lands sizzling on the heels of latest album 21st Century Fiction, and with their set providing a beneficiant serving of its materials, the whole lot feels stylish, clean and extremely polished. Vocals from throughout the band mix as one, and the guitar work in Joe Purchased A Gun is especially gnarly, carried by low and filthy riffs. As they shut out with beloved hit Black Magic, the trio give it one final little bit of oomph, with vocalist and guitarist Matthew Thomson clamouring to the ground, letting the triumph devour him.
West Holts
Bob Vylan have graduated from final yr’s Left Discipline set to the a lot bigger West Holts stage, pulling a big crowd within the course of – though it appears many are right here to say a spot for Kneecap on subsequent. What controversy was anticipated of the Belfast rappers, nevertheless, Bob Vylan do ten instances over. Frontman Bobby Vylan brings out his daughter for Dream Massive, an inspiring efficiency by which he urges her to go after the whole lot she desires, whereas new, unreleased observe Slam Dunk is very thunderous. However that’s all tutorial. Bobby’s chant of “Dying, loss of life to the IDF” has led to the band being investigated by the police, limitless headlines, condemnation by the Prime Minister and Jewish teams, and requires BBC director-general Tim Davie to resign after it was aired stay on TV. With the band reportedly dropped by their brokers and administration, and later having their U.S. visas revoked, the fallout from their set is felt lengthy after it ends.
Different Stage
It’s one way or the other been 30 years since Weezer final graced Worthy Farm, and in line with Rivers Cuomo, not a lot has modified. Glasto might look the identical, however issues are totally different for Weezer now. Again then they have been simply getting began, however at this time appears like a legend slot of types, even when it’s not official on paper. They breeze via timeless anthems from their Blue and Inexperienced albums, as the large screens abreast the Different Stage flash up numerous Weezer hand indicators. Throughout Hash Pipe and My Identify Is Jonas, the band stay their historically nonchalant selves, however glimmers of character finally break via as Rivers provides his personal quirks into their tracks, altering Beverly Hills to Glastonbury Hills. With such a summer-friendly catalogue and legions of followers internationally, it certainly gained’t be such a lengthy watch for the kings of losercore to return.
Woodsies
As Amy Love and Georgia South rock up on the Woodsies stage, most individuals are flagging like wilted vegetation. It’s no concern for Nova Twins, although. Powered up and zinging via Cleopatra, the duo beam all through, providing the occasional lip curl and snarl – a flashing signal to not mistake the enjoyment on their faces as one thing frivolous. We even get to listen to a new, unreleased music, for which they lead a chant to spell out ‘N‑O-V‑A’, and Select Your Fighter has Worthy Farm going bananas. Like a chilly bathe, a once-sleepy Woodsies is zapped again to life. No large deal, simply one other day within the workplace for the Twins.
Different Stage
Aussie punks Amyl And The Sniffers are on a entire different realm of cool – the form of cool that’s by no means compelled. Like a suncatcher, Amy Taylor glistens within the late afternoon rays in her hanging blue make-up and bedazzled star-clad outfit. Her zest for the stay present is as prevalent as ever as they smash out a efficiency of Knifey, which they dedicate to girls, non-binary individuals and the trans neighborhood. It’s an anthem for individuals who have ever felt unsafe for merely dwelling. Wrapping up with Hertz, Worthy Farm and the Sniffers are equally as raucous. Pulling off a set like this, they’re certainly working their approach to headliner standing.
Left Discipline
Brighton’s lairy duo are Glasto professionals at this level. Although positioned on a smaller stage this yr in comparison with a large efficiency at Woodsies in 2024, the tent is packed out and able to go. Each Phoebe Lunny and Selin Macieira (FKA Lilly) are ringleaders of managed chaos, conducting a secure house for unleashing a frenzied, communal fury in quite a few pits. Their set is on-brand, fuelled by their champion tactic of crushing their activism into wise-cracking anthems like a tablet hidden in a piece of cheese. They know they’re preaching to the choir at Left Discipline, but it surely doesn’t make their set any much less important. Blasting via Firm Tradition and Dangerous Apple, and ending with social gathering anthem Cuntology 101, it’s collective remedy, like a musical rage room.
Woodsies
Sprints excel themselves at this time. Having grown in confidence and professionalism tenfold, they take to the Woodsies stage with gale drive – Cathedral stands out as a spotlight for its galloping rhythm and spectacular showcase of their shared guitar work. And to high it off, they solely go and convey out Kate Nash for a spritely cowl of her big hit Foundations. A no-nonsense rock present, it’s a worthy watch.
Different Stage
Turnstile are the proper proposition at this time. The band’s following is sort of cult-like, whereas their signature color block aesthetic and recent method to hardcore is much more mesmerising when put in a stay house. Their set is tight and snappy, with no bravado – simply fucking nice music. As they ship the group away with BIRDS, it hits onerous how they really are like no different. From the best way they play with percussion to the various textures and sounds they incorporate into their music, a ‘Turnstile summer time’ could be, effectively, by no means sufficient. A band that may go on to overcome each season.
Woodsies
St. Vincent is glitchy and implausible, shifting in tandem with the instrumental stabs of Damaged Man. Her swimsuit jacket and matching shorts are virtually symbolic: she’s the boss. And but, amongst her rock star, taking-care-of-business perspective, Annie Clark is bound as hell right here for pleasure too. She locks herself right into a guitar duel along with her fellow axe-wielder, with each their devices rising so shut as they battle it out the strings are primarily kissing. It’s a set that’s extremely sizzling, a little bit kooky, and oh-so tantalising.
Left Discipline
“Taking over the system is badass, and it ought to sound prefer it,” exclaims grandson. He’s proper, and by soundtracking at this time’s closing set at Left Discipline, the revolution actually does sound good. His efficiency of 6:00 – which explores police brutality – even has the safety and stewards bopping alongside. Extremely articulate together with his activism, the person also called Jordan Benjamin pauses a number of instances amongst songs to elucidate the messages behind the phrases in a method that’s clear and digestible. Regardless of the gathering right here being a little sparse, he faces the duty with braveness and hearth beneath his toes. “We’re small however we’re mighty,” he tells us, reflecting his prevailing message: the facility of the individuals. Be it large or small, will all the time prevail.
Different Stage
We are able to’t presumably consider a extra good approach to wrap up Glasto than to social gathering with The Prodigy. Kicking off our nice goodbye, the rave pioneers don’t go simple, bringing alongside a spectacular laser present that helps make them concurrently ferocious and utterly bewitching. With the present feeling so particular, Maxim pays tribute to the late Keith Flint, reminding us that he’s right here in spirit, propelling the chaos that unfolds as they blast via large tunes from Omen to Firestarter. The vitality from these absolute ragers is gorgeously evil, and Glasto gladly takes it on board. Probably the most legal half, although, is that their time doesn’t really feel lengthy sufficient. We’re nonetheless crying for extra as they wrap up with Out Of Area, a trippy goodnight lullaby.
This could be it for 2 extra years, however there’s no higher band to shut a competition.
Learn this subsequent:
- grandson: “It’s so disappointing when artists really feel they should choose between their morals and their ambitions”
- Nova Twins: “It’s vital to not keep too snug… Stepping out of our field was scary and enjoyable”
- Amyl And The Sniffers: “This music is about my entire life, and the place it would take me. I’m nonetheless figuring it all of the fuck out”
Posted on July 1st 2025, 11:30a.m.