Pendulum 'can't make minimal music'

Pendulum have said that they find it impossible to make minimal music and prefer to add layers of sound to excite listeners.

The Australian drum 'n' bass/rock crossover group told London Lite that their musical preferences could be contrasted with their "laid back" personalities.

Bassist Gareth McGrillen said: "We like music that tears you apart and excites you and takes you out of the headspace you're in.

"I listen to really heavy nu-metal stuff from All That Remains to Killswitch Engage and Bullet For My Valentine. I can't make minimal music. I keep adding things until it's really aggressive."

Pendulum will play a full live set at this year's Glastonbury Festival on June 27.