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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'I'm Still As Pissed Off And Motivated And Angry As I've Ever Been'

Jason Rockman, SLAVES ON DOPE singer and on-air announcer on the Montreal, Quebec, Canada radio station CHOM 97 7, conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett in Toronto, Ontario at the end of November. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if METALLICA was intentionally looking f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Have Tremendous Respect For KIRK HAMMETT'

Dave Mustaine says that he has "tremendous respect for Kirk Hammett," claiming that the METALLICA guitarist was "almost 100% accurate" in his recent assessment of the MEGADETH mainman's relationship with his former band. Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, was dismissed from...

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KIRK HAMMETT: DAVE MUSTAINE Couldn't Let Go Of His Sadness, Anger And Frustration Over Being Fired From METALLICA

Kirk Hammett says that reconnecting with Dave Mustaine at METALLICA's 30th-anniversary shows helped the MEGADETH frontman let go of some of his sadness, anger and frustration over being fired from METALLICA. Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, was dismissed from the band by d...

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METALLICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Dream No More' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of METALLICA's video for the song "Dream No More" can be seen below. The clip was directed by Tom Kirk, who previously helmed the band's video for "Moth Into Flame". "Dream No More" is taken from METALLICA's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", which de...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Defends 'Jimmy Fallon' Performance: 'You've Gotta Laugh At Yourselves'

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on the November 16 edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Speaking to Spotify's "Metal Talks", METALLICA frontman...

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Video Premiere: PRO-PAIN's 'Voice Of Rebellion'

PRO-PAIN has released a video for the title track of its latest album, "Voice Of Rebellion". PRO-PAIN frontman Gary Meskil says: "To further commemorate the 25-year anniversary of PRO-PAIN, we bring to you (our fans) this video clip for 'Voice Of Rebellion'. The clip was shot and directed by Kirk Fa...

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METALLICA: Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of New Song 'Dream No More'

Video footage of METALLICA in the band's headquarters in San Rafael, California during the writing and recording of "91", the song that later became "Dream No More", can be seen below. "Dream No More" is taken from METALLICA's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", which debuted as expected at No...

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Hardwired… To Self-Destruct

The old-school thrashers have been mighty kind to us this year. 2016 has been a thirty-year throwback with fast and refined albums by MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, DESTRUCTION, SODOM, TESTAMENT and now METALLICA — with KREATOR and OVERKILL (two of the most reliable speedsters still playing today) coming 'round...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says 'Hardwired' Is 'A Really Great, Heavy Album With A Lot Of Groove On It'

Kirk Hammett spoke to METALLICA's fan-club magazine So What! about the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", which was released on November 18 via Blackened Recordings. He said: "I think it's great. It's a really great, heavy album with a lot of groove on it and I live for groove, I live...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Praises GOJIRA: They Are 'The Best Thing I've Heard In A Long Time'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett told Malay Mail Online in a recent interview that he remains supportive of younger generations of heavy metal artists. He is fond of LAMB OF GOD, saying he has "high hopes" for the group every time it releases an album. He also praised French progressive metallers GO...

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Listen To COREY TAYLOR Interviewing METALLICA For 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct' Radio Special

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor travelled to San Rafael, California on Friday, November 11 to conduct an in-person interview with the four members of METALLICA. The chat, which was taped at METALLICA's headquarters, is part of a 90-minute special about the band's new album, "Hardwired…...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Says Songwriting Credits Are 'Not A Big Deal' To Him

Germany's Rock Antenne recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the actual amount of time the band spent putting together "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct": Robert: "It's a long...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On His Relationship With LARS ULRICH: 'We're A Good Team'

In late September, METALLICA gathered in New York to kickstart the promotional campaign for their tenth studio album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" (released today, November 18). After an electrifying fanclub-only show at Webster Hall on September 27, Australia's Rolling Stone spoke with all four...

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ULI JON ROTH To Release 'Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan' In December

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, 2016 via UDR Music. Titled "Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan", the performance is a celebration of Roth's classic work with...

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METALLICA Performs 'Enter Sandman' Using Children's Musical Instruments (Video)

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on last night's edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Instrument list below: * James Hetfield - Vocals, Toy Clar...