The ever-outspoken Fall frontman Mark E Smith has slammed Kate Bush, Metallica and festivals - all in one acerbic, foul swoop.
The punk icon, who is gearing up for a string of UK live dates, was speaking to his home city's Manchester Evening News when he was asked his opinion on Kate Bush.
"Who decided it was time to start liking her again?" said Smith. "I never even liked her the first time round. It’s like all these radio DJs have been raiding their mam's and dad's record collections and decided that Kate Bush is suddenly cool again. But I’m not having it."
Then, his attention turned to festivals - and his particular distaste for Metallica.
"The Fall aren’t really a festival band," he said. "We’re a city group, and we prefer to perform in cities. Festivals have become totally over-priced; they’re all about charging 900 quid a ticket so these rich parents can send Jemima and Tarquin for a nice weekend away.
"I watched a bit of Glastonbury on BBC for the first time in my life this year – I literally forced myself to watch five minutes of Metallica without vomiting."
Nice.
Meanwhile, The Fall will play the below UK dates. For tickets and more information visit here.
Thursday 25 September - Brighton, Concorde 2
Friday 26 September - London, Brixton Electric
Saturday 27 September - Salford, Lower Kersal Social Club
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