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The Lyrics That Made METALLICA Cry

METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed to Mojo that he and frontman James Hetfield were both brought to tears during the sessions for the band's upcoming collaborative album with Lou Reed, titled "Lulu". Hammett explained that the outbursts occurred while they were recording a song called "J...
August 27, 2011
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The Story Of The 'Big Four': 'Am I Evil?'

Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. This section recounts how it came to be that all of the bands perform "Am I Evil?" onstage together at "Big Four" concerts, beginning at their So...
August 27, 2011
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LOU REED Made METALLICA Cry

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed to Mojo that he and frontman James Hetfield were both brought to tears during the sessions for the band's upcoming collaborative album with Lou Reed, titled "Lulu". Hammett explained that the outbursts occurred while the...
August 25, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: More 'Temple Of Rock' Details Revealed

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release his new album, "Temple Of Rock", in Japan on September 7, in Europe on September 23 and in North America on October 11. "The Temple of Rock is within me," says Michael, "where I create since I was introduced to the amazing invention of the distorted...
August 25, 2011
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METALLICA's Collaboration With LOU REED: More Songtitles Revealed

The musical collaboration between Lou Reed and METALLICA, "Lulu", will be released on November 1 in North America and one day earlier (October 31) in the rest of the world. Songtitles set to appear on the CD: * Junior Dad * Little Dog * Mistress Dread * Pumping Blood "Lulu" was inspired by German ex...
August 24, 2011
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EXODUS Guitarist Wanted To 'Reconnect' With METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has slammed Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL for allegedly forcing his band to cut its set short by three songs at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival. When asked by Toby Cook of The Quietus how Holt felt EXODUS'...
August 23, 2011
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KINGDOM OF SORROW's KIRK WINDSTEIN Interviewed By POP CULTURE MADNESS (Video)

Pop Culture Madness conducted an interview with Kirk Windstein of KINGDOM OF SORROW at the 17th show of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on July 31 in Camden, New Jersey. You can now watch the chat below. KINGDOM OF SORROW's sophomore album, "Behind The Blackest Tears", sold aroun...
August 22, 2011
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METALLICA Members Discuss 20th Anniversary Of 'Black' Album On 'In The Studio'

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett are interviewed on this week's edition of "In The Studio". They can be heard discussing the 20th anniversary of their landmark self-titled album more commonly known at the "Black Album" with professional radio broadcaster and rock musician interviewer Redb...
August 22, 2011
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METALLICA's Project With LOU REED: Release Date Announced

According to the official web site of METALLICA's project with legendary singer and former VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, the musicians' collaborative album will be released on November 1 in North America and one day earlier (October 31) in the rest of the world. METALLICA and Reed reportedly...
August 19, 2011
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SEVEN: 'Get It' Video Released

"Get It", the new video from the Czech heavy metal act SEVEN, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Freedom Call", which will be released on September 2 via Nuclear Blast Records. In the Czech Republic, SEVEN is already an established name. The band has thus far released sev...
August 18, 2011
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METALLICA And LOU REED: Official Web Site Launched

The official web site for METALLICA's collaboration with legendary singer and former VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed has been launched at www.loureedmetallica.com. METALLICA and Reed reportedly tapped Dutch photographer, music video and film director Anton Corbijn to take a picture for the cove...
August 17, 2011
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SLAYER Drummer Talks 'Big Four' In New Interview

Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: I watched the footage on that "Big Four" DVD (featuring METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX live together at the Sonisphere festival)...
August 17, 2011
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KINGDOM OF SORROW's KIRK WINDSTEIN Interviewed By BACKSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT (Video)

Jeremy Lafrentz of Backstage Entertainment conducted an interview with Kirk Windstein of KINGDOM OF SORROW before the band's July 18, 2011 concert at Sokol Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. You can now watch the chat below. KINGDOM OF SORROW's sophomore album, "Behind The Blackest Tears", sold around 3...
August 16, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals His Favorite METALLICA Song

Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. Dave Mustaine, who was one of the original members of METALLICA, was fired from the band by drummer Lars Ulrich in 1983. He was replaced by Kirk...
August 16, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE: The Story Behind METALLICA's 'The Four Horsemen'

Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. Dave Mustaine, who was one of the original members of METALLICA, was fired from the band by drummer Lars Ulrich in 1983. He was replaced by Kirk...
August 15, 2011