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Shock and roll
Controversial US stars Marilyn Manson and Eminem headlined this weekend's Reading and Leeds music festivals, which began yesterday.The two-centred musical spectacular takes place over three days in both cities with some of the biggest names in rock and dance music headlining.
Among the other big names performing at the festivals are Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers and Scottish stars Travis.
Rap star Eminem drew huge crowds when he performed later on the main stage at Leeds.
When the star toured the UK last February he sparked outrage, with critics slamming his misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.
The chainsaw-wielding rapper was even threatened with arrest after pretending to take ecstasy tablets on stage during his British gigs. He is due to play at the Reading leg of the event on Sunday both solo and with his band, D12.
Shock rocker Manson also has a reputation for controversy. He was recently arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male security guard during a performance in Michigan.
He is due to bring his outrageous show to the main stage at Reading tomorrow.
More than 50,000 music fans are expected at both sites on each day of the festival and they will be hoping that the rain, which has a habit of plaguing open air festivals, stays away.
Press Association