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LARS ULRICH Explains How He Stopped Feeling Compelled To Show Drumming Ability And Focused On Groove

In a brand new interview with FOZZY singer Chris Jericho for the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about how he became the foundation for the band's groove emporium after losing interest in technical prowess and focusing more on improving his skill at keeping steady time...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'What's Important To Us Is Making The Best Album We Can'

Doug Kolk of KTLA-TV conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's December 15 concert at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if it was important for METALLICA to revisit its thrash metal roots on the band's latest...

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METALLICA Bassist Addresses KIRK HAMMETT's Lack Of Songwriting Contributions To 'Hardwired' Album

France's Metal XS recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett's lack of songwriting contributions to the band's new album, "Hardwired… To S...

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The Serpent Only Lies

CROWBAR fans have been rejoicing with the recent return of original bassist Todd Strange following a 17-year hiatus. During this time, he focused on domestic life. The timing couldn't be more fitting since "The Serpent Only Lies", the band's eleventh full-length, is more than just a little bit remin...

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KIRK HAMMETT On TRUMP Presidency: 'As Long As Human Beings Are Still Standing, I Think There's Still Hope'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has once again weighed in on underdog Donald Trump's stunning upset of Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election, saying that there is "very little" honesty and integrity in American politics right now. Trump shocked the political establishment and the world...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Is Looking Forward To Returning To China Next Month

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was interviewed on the December 13 edition of SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones's radio show, "Jonesy's Jukebox". You can now watch the chat in four parts below. Speaking about METALLICA's first-ever visit to China, which took place in August 2013, Ulrich said: "We hit...

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METALLICA Guitarist Promises 'Proper' U.S. Tour Is On The Way

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA has not done a full-length U.S. tour in more than seven years, but lead guitarist Kirk Hammett promises that the band will end that dry spell in 2017. Speaking with Billboard.com, Hammett said that the band's home country will finally get the trek it deserv...

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Watch METALLICA Rock Hollywood Supermarket With Impromptu 'Enter Sandman' Performance

According to Rolling Stone, METALLICA treated patrons at a Hollywood supermarket on Thursday (December 15) to the band's hit song "Enter Sandman". TMZ posted a short clip of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo surrounding a Gelson's deli meat counter flanked by a speaker in...

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ULI JON ROTH: Trailer For 'Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan'

One of rock n' roll's most venerated guitar gods, Uli Jon Roth will release a very special live performance from the Nakano Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo, Japan on December 16 via UDR Music. Titled "Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan", the performance is a celebration of Roth's classic work with the SC...

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METALLICA 'Hardwired' Cover Creator Says CROWBAR Similarities Are Coincidental

Dimitri Scheblanov of Herring & Herring, one of the creative directors and photographers of METALLICA's "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" album, has denied drawing influence from the cover of CROWBAR's 1998 classic "Odd Fellows Rest" for the design of METALLICA's disc. While both covers feature fo...

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METALLICA Frontman Says KIRK HAMMETT's 'Riffs Weren't There' During 'Hardwired' Songwriting Process

James Hetfield says that Kirk Hammett "wasn't involved" in the songwriting process for METALLICA's new album because his "riffs weren't there." Hammett has penned plenty of great instrumental parts over the years for METALLICA alongside the songwriting team of Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, but t...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Slams DONALD TRUMP: 'That Guy Doesn't Even Believe That Everyone Is Equal'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has slammed Donald Trump, saying that the president-elect does not possess "a general sense of what is right and what's wrong." Asked by Yahoo! Sports about Trump's repeated claims that climate change was a hoax devised by China, Hammett said: "Okay. Let's sit with t...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says His Solos On 'Hardwired' Were Completely Improvised

Sirius XM Canada conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett at the end of last month in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he prepared his solos for METALLICA's "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct" prior to recording them for the album, Kirk said: "That's...

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LARS ULRICH Worries METALLICA Will Get Too Old To Perform Songs Like 'Battery' And 'Master Of Puppets'

During a brand new interview with CBC Radio One's arts and culture program "Q", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the issue of drummers and health, particularly after RUSH admitted that the Canadian rock trio's retirement from the road has happened, in large part, because of drummer Neil Pea...

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What Does DAVE MUSTAINE Think Of METALLICA's 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct'?

Dave Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, was asked by TeamRock to review the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". He said: "I've always been able to appreciate the talent in METALLICA. Every band has its strengths and its weaknesses. Personally, from everything I'...