Huge rock band pull out of Glastonbury at last minute as they're replaced by rapper

A last-minute change has hit the Glastonbury line-up as a rock band was compelled to withdraw from their surprise set.

Deftones, the metal group, were scheduled to perform on the Other Stage at 8.30pm tonight, but due to illness, they've had to cancel.

The band broke the news via their Instagram Stories, stating: "In an unfortunate development, an illness in the band is going to prevent us from playing Glastonbury tonight."

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We're devastated to be missing out on something we've been looking forward to for months, but sometimes circumstances out of our control interfere with things we want to do the most.

"We really hope to return to Glastonbury soon, and as it stands, we plan on seeing you tomorrow at Crystal Palace."

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