During an interview with the Rolling Stone, the 'Get Lucky' hitmaker admitted it was rather entertaining to hear that a member of public had the guts to do such a thing:

"One thing I like about the masks is that I don't have people constantly coming up to me and reminding me what I do. It's nice to be able to forget, but there are occasional downsides. Several years ago in Ibiza some guy ran up exorbitant bar tabs at clubs while claiming to be me."

In the same interview, the pair also discussed their sci-fi anonymity and confessed that they went with the robot heads because "robots are exciting to people":

"We're interested in the line between fiction and reality, creating these fictional personas that exist in real life. Kraftwerk and Ziggy Stardust and Kiss; people thought the helmets were marketing or something, but for us it was sci-fi glam. We're not performers, we're not models – it would not be enjoyable for humanity to see our features, but the robots are exciting to people."

The French dance duo regularly wear robot style helmets when live or in photoshoots.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Thomas Bangalter said that the group wants to blur the boundaries between real life and fantasy by wearing the helmets. He said:

"We're interested in the line between fiction and reality, creating these fictional personas that exist in real life. Kraftwerk and Ziggy Stardust and Kiss; people thought the helmets were marketing or something, but for us it was sci-fi glam."

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo added: "We're not performers, we're not models – it would not be enjoyable for humanity to see our features, but the robots are exciting to people."

Daft Punk released their fourth studio album 'Random Access Memories' in the UK on Monday (May 20) and it is expected to be a huge success in the charts.

HANGING GARDENS LIVE STAGE hosted by CAT’S CRADLE & BABYLON UNDERGROUND:
Orb Sound System; System 7; Astralasia; Zetan Spore; Infinite Collective; Axis Mundi; Orangafruup; Kalichakra; Flutatious; Daft Monk; Suns of Arqa; Buck Fillington vs Melc; OOOD (live Psychedelic/Techno/Electro/Breaks); Orchid Star; Markie B (Erb & Remedy); Lebrosk; B-Sub-Lime; Wiggzaro; Melosa; Bad Tango; Broken Eye; Motna; Shiny.

WAVEFORM PSY STAGE hosted by TRiBE of FRoG:
Mechanimal; OOOD; Neuroplasm; Re:Creation; Crystal Monkey; Peak; Subliminal System; Pickle; F'da F'da; Psychosonic; Timmer; Dr Psy; Wicki; Hypnocoustics; Occular; Flooting Grooves; PLUS an exclusive LIQUID SESSION feat. - Chameleon; Monk3yLogic; Mebjar; Liquid Ross vs Mike Logic.

ARCHANGEL^ ELECTRONICA STAGE & OM BONGO present – CONTENDER CORNER:
Barry Ashworth; Eddy Temple Morris; Rodney P; Squat Dom; Chris Liberator; Geezer; Dogshite; Undercover Hippy; Ipcress; Pablo; Llamaleaf; Seashoe; Ade; Agent Smith; Kitson; Dr Meaker; Vent; Unit 9; Apply The Breaks; Freshold & Retrix; ill Audio; Captain Flatcap; Dready Glen; Miss Grace; Lockdown; Jessi G aka Bombshell; Mary Miss Fairy; Havok; Neurodriver.

DOWNTEMPO STAGE hosted by GAIA CHILL & EARTHEART DRAGON CAFÉ:
Dr. Alex Paterson; Astralasia (Chill-Out Set); Mirror System; Sephira; Lunarsonic; Nova; Suns of Arqa; OOOD (live Chillout/Downtempo); Wadada & Angel-I (Suns of Arqa) present Stranger Music; Pete Ardron; Chillion; Globular; Dymons; Flooting Grooves; Cosmosophy; Toulliche; Bez23; Red Earth; Liquid Lounge; Arcturian Soul; Another Green World; Terra Nine; Tiffany Lunn; The Beaupreau Project; Michele Adamson; Laekyn; Naked Nick.

PROG & TECH HOUSE STAGE hosted by CHOONY’S HOUSE:
Alex P; CJ MacKintosh; Chad Jackson; Colin Dale; Dr. Alex Paterson; Jon Tyrell; DJ Ruby(Malta); Sally J; Disruptive Influence; Choonmaster; PTE; Paul von Goulding; Autolump.

SUN-MOON ARENA:
New for 2013…PsyArt Installation and Visuals set you on a Cosmic Ride to the Stars and back…feel the Ultimate Expression of our Reality.

GREEN VILLAGE:
New for 2013…Green Village featuring stunning views from the Top of the Hill; Healing Garden; Alchemy Temple; Stone Circle; Solar Showers; Worldshift Workshops, and Talks, and Holistic Market.

Much more TBC.

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The US group split in 2011 after an illustrious career but there has been speculation that the trio might reconvene soon.

However, Bassist Mike Mills told Rolling Stone that there is no plans afoot to reunite.

The musician did say though that you can't predict the future - leaving the door ajar for a reunion in the future. Speaking of their decision to split, he said:

"There were no real factors other than deciding it was time to break up. There's no drug abuse. There's no in-fighting. There's no legal problems. It was time to break up. That's never really been done before."

Mills added: "The idea of breaking up and not reforming for a reunion tour is kind of attractive to us. I doubt you'll see us touring as REM again. On the other hand, I just played with Peter [Buck, guitarist] in New York City the other night, so fun things do happen. Absolutely nobody can predict the future. But right now, there are zero plans for an REM reunion. Absolutely zero. But the future is a strange place. We could all be hit by a meteor tomorrow, but I would consider it highly unlikely."

REM's last album meanwhile came in the form of 2011's 'Collapse Into Now'.

The iconic event is taking place over two weekends this year (April 12-14 and April 19-21) in Indio, California.

The Stone Roses will headline April 12/19 whilst Phoenix will top the bill on April 13/20.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline April 14/21, supported by the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Vampire Weekend.

Other acts on the bill include Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Postal Service, Biffy Clyro, Lou Reed and Tegan and Sara.

The shindig is taking place between June 13 and 16 and is due to be headlined by The Stone Roses, The Killers and Bon Jovi.

Ke$ha has now been added to the bill, whilst Paul Weller will perform as a special guest on the Friday night (June 13).

Lawson, Kodaline, I Am Kloot, Devlin, Little Angels, Willy Mason and The Gypsy Queens have also been confirmed for the festival.

Speaking about the upcoming gig, Paul Weller said:

"It's been a while since I've played the Isle of Wight Festival and I'm excited to be playing it this year, it's a great way to kick off the summer."

The US rock group are due to play the iconic event on Saturday June 15 as they hit the main stage.

The news follows the previous announcement of Bon Jovi and The Stone Roses as the festival's other headliners.

Speaking about the new addition, Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings said:

"We are proud to bring one of the world's greatest rock bands of the last decade to our small island off the South Coast of England…thanks for coming - it will be a weekend to remember!"

The date is the latest big gig to be added to The Killers' 2013 schedule, which already sees the group playing at Scotland's T in the Park and London's Wembley Stadium in June and July.

The band, however, recently axed a number of shows in the US and Canada after a bout of laryngitis.

The American veterans will top the bill at the iconic festival on Sunday June 16.

It will be their only UK festival show of 2013 and the band said that they are "honoured" to headline the main stage. Jon Bon Jovi said:

"The Isle of Wight Festival is legendary and we're excited to join in the long tradition of Rock 'n' Roll history. We are honoured to be the headliners on the Main Stage Sunday night. This will mark our first visit to the island and I expect it will prove to be a highlight of our tour and of 2013."

The announcement follows news that The Stone Roses will also headline a day at the festival.

The reformed Madchester group will play on the Friday night of the shindig on June 14.

The reformed Madchester group will play their only UK festival date of 2013 at the shindig on June 14.

It will be the first time Ian Brown and Co. will have played the iconic festival.

The band tweeted about their slot: "We will headline @isleofwightfest on 14/06/13. This will be our only UK festival in 2013. Tickets on sale 28/11/12 from http://www.isleofwightfestival.com."

Isle of Wight promoter John Giddings meanwhile commented: "When you talk about the soundtrack of our lives, the Stone Roses are embedded in it. I am so proud to get them to our island - they will kick the weekend off with a bang."

Tickets for next year's festival will go on sale on November 28, with Vodafone customers eligible for an exclusive pre-sale.

The band meanwhile previously announced dates in London on June 7 and 8, with another show planned for Glasgow on June 15.

The reformed Manchester act announced in 2011 that they were reuniting after a number of years apart for a batch of live shows in 2012, including some massive concerts at England's Heaton Park.

They have now revealed three UK shows due to take place in June next year in London and Glasgow.

They will play London's Finsbury Park on June 7 and 8 and Glasgow Green on June 15, with Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View due to support at the latter.

The Glasgow show will come almost 23 years to the day that the group played the same venue in what is often described as one of their best live performances.

Tickets for the events will go on sale at 9.30am UK time on November 2.

The 22-year-old's body was discovered earlier this morning (July 9) in Manchester Ship Canal and police issued a statement confirming the tragic news:

"Police can confirm that the body found in a canal in Salford this morning is that of missing 22-year-old Christopher Brahney."

A message was also posted on the 'Help Find Chris Brahney' Facebook group's wall from someone named Francesca Tracey, that read:

"It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Brahney family I am writing to you all. The police will be issuing a formal statement soon regarding the body that was found in the Canal this morning. At this time we believe that it is Chris, however formal identification has still to take place."

"The family would like to thank everyone for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers that you have sent our way. Thank you for all the support, it has given them immense strength and courage. Please respect the family’s wishes and ensure that they are left alone during this difficult time."

The popular outdoor weekend extravaganza will take place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire on August 18 and 19 respectively and both days and locations boast an impressive bill of artists and bands. 

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Snow Patrol and Nicki Minaj are among some of the other huge names that have been confirmed, and British stars Ed Sheeran, Example and Tinie Tempah will also treat festival goers to exciting live sets this summer. 

V Festival's director, Simon Moran, explained in an official statement:

"We're really delighted with the lineup this year. We have a great mix of artists topping a bill that will see the welcome return to live performance of Manchester's finest export [The Stone Roses], along with some of the biggest acts in the music industry. The mix of established and exciting breakthrough acts promises to give festival goers a cracking weekend."

The band have now been confirmed to perform in 2012 at Scotland's T in the Park, Spain's Benicassim festival and Fuji Rock Festival. 

Vince Power, Benicassim's boss, expressed his excitement at the band's inclusion on the bill for next year's event:

"We're really happy to announce The Stone Roses to headline FIB, this is really exciting on all fronts, I've had a long history with The Stone Roses since they formed and I'm really looking forward to having them back at FIB to watch, no doubt, an incredible performance."

Watch the band announce details of their reunion below: