Glastonbury followers slam Arctic Monkeys for ‘really s**t’ headline efficiency

Glastonbury Festival has already had its justifiable share of drama over the previous few days.

On prime of Foo Fighters turning up for a shock set on Friday afternoon, it regarded like Arctic Monkeys weren’t going to play their headline slot in spite of everything.

An acute laryngitis prognosis on Tuesday left followers worrying that singer Alex Turner would not make his Pyramid Stage look, however he performed nonetheless late final night time.

Unfortunately, he and the remainder of the band didn’t ship the efficiency followers have been eager to see.

Slamming Turner’s singing fashion and the band’s selection of songs, one fan wrote on Twitter: “Alex Turner just off the stage after butchering what could of been an iconic Glasto performance.”

Another commented on the way in which Turner’s voice has modified through the years, saying: “I don’t know why Alex Turner is singing like that but honestly kids, Arctic Monkeys used to be good.”

A 3rd concurred: “To any young’uns watching, we promise Arctic Monkeys used to be the b*****ks before Alex Turner turned into a pretentious prat. #glastonbury2023.”

Another agreed: “Well that set sent me to sleep and I missed the rest of it. What’s happened to Arctic Monkeys?”

One fan posted a clip of the efficiency from the BBC‘s protection which confirmed a disgruntled member of the viewers yawning by the band’s set. They captioned the video: “Sums it up.”

It wasn’t all unhealthy, although. Many followers loved seeing Turner hit the stage together with his signature swagger.

“Arctic Monkeys are high quality,” one fan defended. “Turner is obvs enjoying some stage character and other people get wound up by it.”

Another agreed: “Folk have some unusual obsession with nostalgia, so suppose all of them ought to be singing about chippys and bouncers nonetheless. And they don’t, so assume it’s s***.” (sic)

Earlier this week Arctic Monkeys released a statement confirming they would be pulling out of their Dublin show following Turner’s diagnosis.

It read: “We are extraordinarily sorry to announce the cancellation of Arctic Monkeys’ present at Marlay Park in Dublin tomorrow. Alex is affected by acute laryngitis and following medical recommendation, has been ordered to relaxation.”

They added: “Alex and the band apologise for the massive disappointment it will inevitably trigger to all their Irish followers. Full refunds shall be credited again to the ticket purchaser’s account.”