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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We Love Each Other Endlessly, And We Enjoy Playing Music Together'

NPR's Ailsa Chang recently spoke to METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert Trujillo about their latest album, "72 Seasons", and the band's four decades of music making. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what parts of early METALLICA he and his bandmates have let go of as they hav...

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JOE ELLIOTT On Making 'Proper' DEF LEPPARD Biopic: 'We'd Have To Pull Out A Lot Of Truths That Were Never Told To Make It Interesting'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metro, DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott once again said that he would be open to making a LEPPARD biopic in the style of QUEEN's mega-successful "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Elton John's "Rocketman". He said: "There's always something being discussed, but let's not forget t...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says His Outlook On Meditation Is 'Extreme': 'I Believe That Meditation Is What We Are'

In a brand new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked what he needs at this point in his life to feel completely satisfied and fulfilled. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I meditate. And I meditate a lot. I medit...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares Second Single, 'Do Or Die'

The official Lief Thomason-directed music video for "Do Or Die", the second single from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),can be seen below. The track is taken from ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A H...

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Watch Members Of METALLICA Break Down '72 Seasons' Album Track By Track

METALLICA has shared a video in which James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo offer a track-by-track breakdown of the band's just-released eleventh studio album, "72 Seasons". Check it out below. Also available are lyric videos for all 12 of the LP's songs. "72 Seasons" was rel...

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Can METALLICA Master Actual Puppets? Watch Hilarious 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Skit

In addition to performing their classic song "Master Of Puppets" on last night's (Wednesday, April 12) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", the four members of METALLICA headed to the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles to find out if they could actually master some puppets by learning how to us...

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Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES Officially Joins UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER's U.D.O. And DIRKSCHNEIDER

Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has officially joined U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, the two bands fronted by original ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider. Baltes has been playing bass for U.D.O. since last September, initially as a temporary replacement for U.D.O.'s then-bassist Tilen Hudrap who was hosp...

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METALLICA 'M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX - A Two Night Event' Coming To Cinemas Worldwide

Major METALLICA news from Down Under! "Metallica: 72 Seasons - Global Premiere" has just screened in cinemas in New Zealand and moviegoers there were the first to learn that METALLICA's "M72" world tour is set to burst on to the big screen, live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in cinemas...

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Hear Early Instrumental Version Of New FEAR FACTORY Song 'Roboticist'

An early instrumental version of a new FEAR FACTORY song called "Roboticist" can be streamed below. The track was made available late last month to promote Toneforge Disruptor, a virtual guitar rig plugin and standalone app that simplifies guitar tone and provides all the necessary tools for guitari...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: When I Joined METALLICA, 'I Inherited A Family'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was recently interviewed by host Mitch Joel of the "Groove - The No Treble Podcast". You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about how his relationship with his bandmates has evolved in the 20 years since he joined METALLICA, Robert said (transcribed by...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Joined By MICHAEL ANTHONY, NANCY WILSON, Others At Eighth Annual 'Acoustic-4-A-Cure'

San Francisco Bay Area music legends Sammy Hagar and Bob Weir today announced the lineup for the eighth annual Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit concert on Saturday, May 13. In celebration of the event's return home to the Fillmore in San Francisco for the first time post-Covid, Sammy's brought together a s...

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Hear Newly Remastered Version Of 'The Mob Rules' From BLACK SABBATH's 'Live Evil (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)'

BLACK SABBATH's first official live album, "Live Evil", celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a new Super Deluxe Edition that introduces newly remixed and remastered versions of the acclaimed double album. "Live Evil (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)" will be released on June 2 as a 4...

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DREAM THEATER Announces 'Dreamsonic' 2023 North American Tour With DEVIN TOWNSEND And ANIMALS AS LEADERS

Grammy-winning, millions-selling progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the first edition of "Dreamsonic", taking place in North America throughout June and July and celebrating the summer's ultimate progressive metal lineup. Kicking off on June 16, DREAM THEATER will be joined by spe...

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72 Seasons

Despite being the biggest heavy metal band of them all, METALLICA have a tough time of it. "72 Seasons" arrives a forgivable seven years after the well-received "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", and like each of its post-Black Album predecessors, it is destined to be praised and derided in equal measur...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Defends His 'Lux Æterna' Guitar Solo, Says It's 'Appropriate For The Song'

In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett dismissed the idea that his solo on "Lux Æterna" is bad because it isn't hard to play. "Yeah, my fucking friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' — but what's the point?" he said....