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ROBERT TRUJILLO Names His Favorite METALLICA Album

In a new interview with Rocket Beans TV, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was asked which of the band's albums he would choose if he could only listen to one METALLICA LP for the rest of his life. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna take [METALLICA's latest album] '7...

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COAL CHAMBER And DEVILDRIVER Frontman DEZ FAFARA To Release 'Loco: Chaos, Calamity, And Coal Chamber' Autobiography

Rare Bird Books has set a September 5 release date for "Loco: Chaos, Calamity, And Coal Chamber", the first volume of autobiography from Dez Fafara. The California-born and raised everyman is now the singer and leader of the band DEVILDRIVER, artist manager, multiple brand owner, and motivational gu...

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JASON NEWSTED Says 'The People Will Decide' Whether NEWSTED Reunion Concert In Fort Lauderdale Is A One-Off

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about his decision to reactivate his NEWSTED project for a May 20 concert at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who p...

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ELLEFSON Says It's 'F***ing Pathetic' That MUSTAINE Is 'Still Bitching' About His Dismissal From METALLICA 40 Years Later

In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he spoke to the band's leader Dave Mustaine "about a solution" before he was fired from the group in May 2021, just days after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist we...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Defends LARS ULRICH: 'Do Not Talk S*** About That Guy'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted defended Lars Ulrich against people's criticism of his drumming abilities as well as his role in METALLICA's lawsuit against Napster in 2000....

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says 'Jesus He Knows Me' Lyrics 'Feel So Contemporary And Important' In 2023

In a new interview with Australia's The Music, GHOST leader Tobias Forge spoke about the inspiration for his band's recently released cover of GENESIS's 1992 song "Jesus He Knows Me". The track is the first single off GHOST's upcoming five-song covers EP "Phantomime", due out May 18. The EP also fea...

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MOTÖRHEAD Shares New Animated Video For Cover Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman'

There has always been a strong link between the pioneering MOTÖRHEAD and mighty METALLICA. A unique bond of friendship between the two has stood over the decades, with METALLICA even playing Lemmy's 50th birthday party in 1995. In turn, MOTÖRHEAD have paid homage to some of METALLICA's finest compos...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Screaming Suicide' At 'M72' Kickoff Concert

More than a week ago, METALLICA kicked off its "M72" world tour 2023-2024 with two spectacular performances at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands with support from ARCHITECTS and MAMMOTH WVH on night one and Floor Jansen and ICE NINE KILLS on night two. The career-spanning sets featured t...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Musical Evolution: 'There's Always Been A Desire To Keep Exploring And To Keep Moving Forward'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's musical evolution, in particular as it relates to the group's latest effort, "72 Seasons", which came out last month. He said (as transcribed by BLA...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Returns To Whisky A Go Go For First Headlining Concert With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO

FEAR FACTORY played its first headlining concert with new singer Milo Silvestro and touring drummer Pete Webber on Friday, May 5 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. You can now watch the entire show below. FEAR FACTORY's recently completed "Rise Of The Machine" U.S. tour as the supp...

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Watch: PANTERA Plays First U.S. Concert In 22 Years At Florida's THUNDER BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY

The reformed PANTERA played its first U.S. concert Saturday night (May 6) at the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City, Florida. The performance marked PANTERA's first live appearance in its home country in 22 years — since July 25, 2001, when the band played at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wa...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Blasts Metal Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks For Lead Vocals

DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has blasted metal bands who enhance their show by using pre-recorded tracks for lead vocals and other instruments during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on backing tracks, drum triggers and oth...

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LARS ULRICH's Wife JESSICA MILLER: 'I Was Never Attracted To Him When I Knew Him As A Friend'

Lars Ulrich's wife Jessica Miller has opened up about her relationship with the METALLICA drummer, calling him "the nicest guy" and her "best friend". Miller, 39, who was previously reportedly in a relationship with SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian, is a professional model, and has appeared...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Explains Why He Doesn't Display His 'Metal' GRAMMY AWARD At His House

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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ARMORED SAINT's Long-Awaited Documentary To Receive World Premiere In Hollywood

ARMORED SAINT's long-awaited documentary, Armored Saint: Band Of Brothers", will have its world premiere in the band's hometown on Tuesday, May 23 at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, California. Director Russell Cherrington will attend to introduce the film and hold a question-and-answer sessi...