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METALLICA Frontman On Relationship With DAVE MUSTAINE: There's No Reason For Things To Not Be Good
In a brand new interview with the "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about the importance of reconnecting with MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER — the other members of the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — for a run of dates in 2010 and 2011. "It really star...January 9, 2017
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METALLICA Won't Play More Than Fifty Shows In A Single Year
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett were recently interviewed by Chris Hardwick of the "Nerdist" podcast (web site). You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On METALLICA's touring schedule for 2017: James: "We've got stu...January 8, 2017
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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's First Visit To China: 'People Were Crying In The Audience Because They Were So Happy'
In a brand new interview with That's Shanghai, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked what took the band so long to play in mainland China. He responded: "Well, we've always had intentions on playing in China and, you know, we had to be invited to play China, we just couldn't go there and ...January 6, 2017
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METALLICA Frontman Says 'Life Things' Kept KIRK HAMMETT From Being Involved In 'Hardwired' Writing Sessions
In a brand new interview with the U.K. radio station Planet Rock, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about guitarist Kirk Hammett's lack of songwriting contributions to the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". Asked if it's true that Hammett lost his phone with hundreds of riff idea...January 6, 2017
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Listen To HALESTORM Cover METALLICA, SOUNDGARDEN Classics On 'ReAniMate 3.0' EP
HALESTORM's third covers EP, "ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs eP", can now be streamed in its entirety below. Released on January 6 via Atlantic, the effort was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, ALICE IN CHAINS, KORN). "We are so excited to finally unleash our latest cover EP, 'ReAniMate 3'," sa...January 6, 2017
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AEROSMITH Pinball Machine Now Available Through STERN PINBALL
Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, and Epic Rights, AEROSMITH's global licensing agent, jointly announced today the availability of a new line of pinball machines that honor the classic and iconic rock band AEROSMITH. Stern Pinball's AERO...January 6, 2017
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Would You Pay To Meet Your Favorite Musician? DEVIN TOWNSEND Weighs In On Culture Of 'V.I.P. Packages'
In a brand new interview with Noisey, Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend spoke about the culture of "V.I.P Packages," which seems to be the only way for fans to meet the bands they admire these days. Some of these come at a really inflated price on top of the standard ticket costs and include...January 5, 2017
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BABYMETAL To Support RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS On Select U.S. Shows
Japanese pop-metal sensation BABYMETAL will support the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS on select dates of their U.S. tour in April. Their support shows will kick off on April 12 in Washington D.C. and wrap up in Miami on April 29. This string of U.S. concerts follow BABYMETAL's U.K. run with RED HOT CHILI PE...January 5, 2017
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Listen To METALLICA's 'Atlas, Rise!' Covered In JAMES HETFIELD's Laugh
YouTube user Lars Von Retreiver has posted METALLICA's new song "Atlas, Rise!" covered only with frontman James Hetfield's contagious laugh. Check out the clip below. In the song "Atlas, Rise!", Hetfield calls out Atlas, the Greek mythological figure which was responsible for bearing the weight of t...January 4, 2017
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'Music Is Therapy For Me'
Germany's Bild magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield on November 17 in Berlin. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what keeps METALLICA motivated to keep playing music and touring the world: James: "We a...January 4, 2017
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METALLICA: Video Recap Of Los Angeles Promotional Tour
A seven-minute video recap of METALLICA's promotional tour in Southern California can be seen below. The clip was filmed between December 12 and December 16, 2016 as the band crisscrossed Los Angeles, appearing on radio, a few podcasts and playing gigs on both "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and at The Fonda T...January 4, 2017
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METALLICA At BBC Studio In London: Performance, Interview Footage
On November 17, 2016, METALLICA recorded its first-ever BBC radio session at the world-famous BBC Maida Vale studios in London, England. The 36-minute video recap below includes five tracks and interviews, as James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich speak with BBC Radio 1's "Rock Show" host Daniel P. Carter....January 4, 2017
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Turbo 30: Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition
The ruckus made in recent years about JUDAS PRIEST attempting a controversial metal opera with "Nostradamus" can be used as a frame of reference if you weren't there for the controversy "Turbo" created for the band in 1986. The album was hung upon PRIEST as an indictment by "pure" headbangers in the...January 4, 2017
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ROCK ON THE RANGE Sells Out In Record Time
Tickets for the eleventh annual Rock On The Range have sold out in record time, just over one month after going on sale. This marks the fifth consecutive advance sellout for Rock On The Range, which will be held May 19-21 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Rock legends METALLICA, SOUNDGARDEN and K...January 3, 2017
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Think ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is Opposed To Me Being In There'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he believes the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is "opposed" to him being inducted into the Cleveland-based institution. Artists are eligible for the Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their debut recording. Honorees are chosen by more than 900 Rock And Ro...January 2, 2017
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