Fresh from being thrashed in the race to number one by Metallica, Glasvegas singer James Allan has compared the rock legends to golf.

The Glaswegian used the analogy by saying that he can't see the point of the rock band, whereas other people can.

He told the Independent: "Metallica are a bit like golf. I can't really see the point but some people obviously can, you know?"

Metallica have held on to number one in the UK charts again this week, while Glasvegas have slipped from two to six with their eponymous debut.

Allan said that the hype of the chart race with Metallica has put them under some pressure, but not compared to when the band first started out.

He added: "Of course the hype creates pressure, but, we've got an album out. The real pressure is when you're starting and you are just desperately trying to be heard. I'm not complaining."

(by Scott Colothan)