METAL phenomenon Babymetal will grace the main stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.

The trio - Su-Metal, Yuimetal and Moametal will perform at the events, which take place over the August bank holiday weekend.

"The trio are gaining fans the world over with their insanely catchy tunes and stunning live shows. Metal fans, this is not one to miss," said a festival spokesman.

The band has shot to fame in the past 12 months, with more than 25 million views on their single 'Gimme Chocolate!!!', a sold out show at Brixton Academy and more.

Reading and Leeds will this year be headlined by Mumford & Sons, Metallica and The Libertines, with the likes of Limp Bizkit, All Time Low, Jamie T and Lonely The Brave also on the bill.

For the full line-up and to buy tickets, log on to www.readingfestival.com, or www.leedsfestival.com.

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