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KIRK HAMMETT Hopes New METALLICA Album Will Be Completed By End Of 2005
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently spoke to the Cleveland Free Times regarding Jason Newsted's departure, the "Some Kind of Monster" documentary, touring and the next studio album which he hopes will be completed by the end of the year. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On Jason New...September 19, 2004
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LARS ULRICH Attends Movie Premiere, Fashion Show: Photos Available
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich accompanied girlfriend, Danish actress Connie Nielsen, to the world premiere of director Billie August's film "Return to Sender" at The Toronto International Film Festival Friday night (Sept. 17). Check out pictures from Wire Image. According to a report published by th...September 18, 2004
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METALLICA Members Don't See Eye-To-Eye On Hobbies
The METALLICA documentary "Some Kind of Monster" revealed drummer Lars Ulrich's fondness for art — much to the displeasure of band co-founder James Hetfield. Hetfield told Launch Radio Networks that he doesn't like Ulrich parading his hobby in public, although he admitted that Ulrich feels the same...September 16, 2004
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METALLICA Drummer Attends JOHN STEINBECK AWARD Presentation
METALLICA's Lars Ulrich was one of the well-wishers at the presentation of this year's John Steinbeck Award to his close friend, Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Friday (Sept. 10),according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The John Steinbeck Award has bee...September 13, 2004
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Devil's Horns: Who Is Responsible For Metal's Famous Hand Signal?
Steve Appleford of LA CityBEAT recently conducted a "survey" of heavy metal musicians regarding the origins of the "devil's horns" hand sign — the horned hand, with index finger and pinkie raised proudly as the sign of the beast, which is being used as the "international greeting to heavy metal ecst...September 9, 2004
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METALLICA's 'Performance Coach' Speaks To Australia's ABC: Audio Available
METALLICA's "performance coach" Phil Towle, a 65-year-old former psychotherapist who was brought into the picture in January 2001 to help James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich repair their relationship with Jason Newsted, recently spoke to Red Symons of Australia's ABC about his time spent wi...September 7, 2004
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MEGADETH: EIDOLON Guitarist GLEN DROVER Joins The Fold
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has announced the addition of guitarist Glen Drover (EIDOLON, ex-KING DIAMOND) to the group's ranks. Speaking to the Shock Waves webzine, Mustaine said, "The webmaster for my website had talked to me about a couple guys and Glen's name popped up, we did some research a...September 5, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Divorce, SLIPKNOT And Politics
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to DesMoinesRegister.com about the "Some Kind of Monster" documentary, the band's personal problems, plus politics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his recent divorce with wife of seven years, Skylar: Lars Ulrich: "I'm good. I'm getting use...September 4, 2004
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Review: Anger Management Bad For METALLICA
Jim Derogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed METALLICA's headlining performance at Chicago's Allstate Arena Friday night (August 27). An excerpt from his review follows: "The problem with METALLICA's more than two-hour set, however, was that Hetfield and his bandmates — who've famously benefitted...August 29, 2004
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JAMES HETFIELD: 'METALLICA Deserves To Keep Going'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times about the group's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary and the group's upcoming activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Chicago Sun-Times: You were at a really crossroads in your career before "S...August 27, 2004
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Photographer ROSS HALFIN Reveals Why His Photos Aren't Included In METALLICA Book
Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of his web site: "Got 'So What', the new OFFICIAL METALLICA book by my old mate, Steffan 'Cheesey' Chirazi. Now, a few months ago, I had a very nice e-mail from Steffan. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to...August 25, 2004
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Report: METALLICA Drummer Gets 'Romantic' With Danish Girlfriend
The New York Daily News is reporting that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was spotted having a romantic dinner with girlfriend, Danish actress Connie Nielsen, at the Old Homestead (view photos of the couple during a recent trip to Denmark here). Ulrich is in the process of divorcing his wife of seven...August 25, 2004
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METALLICA: 'So What' Book Signing Session Attended By 650 'Die-Hard' Fans
Six hundred and fifty die-hard fans attended an exclusive book signing with METALLICA at the legendary live music club First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night (August 16). METALLICA autographed every fan's copy of "So What! The Good, The Mad, and The Ugly" from midnight to 3 a.m. following their...August 20, 2004
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Says METALLICA's 'Groove Factor' Is Their Secret Weapon
METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo recently spoke to Gemma Tarlach of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about what it's been like playing with the biggest heavy metal band in the world and whether or not he has been accepted by the group's die-hard fans. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q. Wh...August 18, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says His Drumming Is The Best It's Ever Been
In a recent question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his upbringing, the group's decreased alcohol intake and Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How many beats per minute can you play on your double k...August 13, 2004
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