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Metallica’s set delighted a thousands-deep crowd at Glastonbury as well as countless people at home – and Bradley Cooper.
The American Hustle star hitched a ride to Glastonbury in a helicopter on Friday alongside friend and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.
Mr Cooper, 39, was pictured sans girlfriend Suki Waterhouse by the front of the stage, among security, VIPs and photographers.
The actor had spent the day posing for pictures with fans and admitted in an interview with the BBC that he really wanted to see Jack White and Lana Del Rey.
Perhaps surprising for some, the bilingual thespian was already a fan of heavy metal, particularly Metallica, who he has seen a number of times.
Glastonbury 2014 live shotsShow all 50 1 /50Glastonbury 2014 live shots Glastonbury 2014 live shots Metallica Lead singer James Hetfield saluting the Glastonbury crowds during the band's two hour set
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Tom Meighan of Kasabian Lead singer Tom Meighan of Kasabian sings at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Tom Meighan of Kasabian Lead singer Tom Meighan of British band Kasabian performs at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ed Sheeran British singer Ed Sheeran performs at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ed Sheeran British singer Ed Sheeran performs at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Tom Meighan of Kasabian Lead singer Tom Meighan of Kasabian performs at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian Guitarist Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian performs at the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Yoko Ono Japanese artist and singer Yoko Ono performs during a concert at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2014, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Matthew Healy of The 1975 Matthew Healy of The 1975 performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Matthew Healy of The 1975 Matthew Healy of The 1975 performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers performs on the Other stage during day two of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Dan Auerbach of Black Keys Lead singer of US band Black Keys, Dan Auerbach performs at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots The Black Keys Patrick Carney of US group The Black Keys performs on the Pyramid Stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ellie Goulding British singer Ellie Goulding performs on the Other Stage on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ellie Goulding British singer Ellie Goulding performs on the Other Stage on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ellie Goulding Pop artist Ellie Goulding performs on the Other stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Dolly Parton American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, during the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Dolly Parton and Richie Sambora Richie Sambora of US rock group Bon Jovi joins Dolly Parton on the Pyramid Stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Dolly Parton US country music singer Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Liliana Saumet of Bomba Estéreo Liliana Saumet of Colombian dance group Bomba EstÈreo performs on the Sonic Stage, on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Liliana Saumet and Julian Salazar of Bomba Estéreo Liliana Saumet and Julian Salazar of Colombian dance group Bomba EstÈreo perform on the Sonic Stage, on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Liliana Saumet and Kike Egurrola of Bomba Estéreo Liliana Saumet and Kike Egurrola of Colombian dance group Bomba Estéreo perform on the Sonic Stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots English National Ballet Billy Bragg singing on the Pyramid Stage before a performance by English National Ballet of 'Lest We Forget' - about the First World War - at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots English National Ballet Members of the English National Ballet perform on the Pyramid stage
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots English National Ballet Dancers of the English National Ballet perform 'Dust', choreographed by Akram Khan, from 'Lest We Forget' on the Pyramid Stage, on the last day of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey performs at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey performs on the second day of Glastonbury 2014
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Robert Plant Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Angel Haze Angel Haze performs on the pyramid Stage during day 2
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Kelis Kelis performs on the second day of Glastonbury 2014
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Win Butler of Arcade Fire Win Butler of Arcade Fire performs The Pyramid Stage on Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Posdnuos of De La Soul Posdnuos of De La Soul performs The Pyramid Stage on Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots James Edward Bagshaw of Temples James Edward Bagshaw of Temples performs on Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Eoin Loveless of Drenge Eoin Loveless of Drenge performs on Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
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Glastonbury 2014 live shots Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots John Newman John Newman on The Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots John Newman John Newman sings at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots John Newman John Newman performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs performs on Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Debbie Harry of Blondie Debbie Harry of Blondie performing on the Other Stage, at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Debbie Harry of Blondie Debbie Harry on the Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Debbie Harry of Blondie Debbie Harry waves as she performs on the Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson of British rock group The Kaiser Chiefs performs on the Other Stage, on the first official date of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs The Kaiser Chiefs perform on the Other Stage, on the first official date of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson performs on a stage at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson performs a surprise set with the Kaiser Chiefs, as the first act of the festival, at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson sings at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury 2014 live shots Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Singer Ricky Wilson of the band Kaiser Chiefs gestures as he performs on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset
Mr Ulrich told the Huffington Post in 2013 that he “actually flied and comes and sees us play if he’s got a day off.”
“Like, 'where are you playing a gig?' And he'll jump on a plane and bring his lady and hang out.”
Some festivalgoers couldn't believe their luck in meeting the Hollywood hunk, while others told gave the Twittersphere some insider gossip.
Ms Waterhouse was absent from this year’s festival, telling her Instagram followers a few days ago: “#GLASTONBURY reminiscing. So sad I’m not going this year.. rave on beautiful ravers!!!!!!”
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