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Video Premiere: METALLICA's 'Dream No More'

METALLICA's video for the song "Dream No More" can be seen below. The clip was directed by MUSE's media manager Tom Kirk. "Dream No More" is taken from METALLICA's tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", which will be released on November 18 via Blackened Recordings. The long-awaited fol...

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METALLICA To Unleash Music Videos For Every Song On 'Hardwired…To Self-Destruct' Today And Tomorrow

In an unprecedented move for METALLICA, the band will release music videos for each song from their forthcoming album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", starting today at 12:00 p.m. EST on Metallica.com and simultaneously with editorial partners around the world for every two hours. New songs and their...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'These Days I Feel I Can Play Anything That I Really Set My Mind To'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Guitar World about the recording process for the band's new disc, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", which is scheduled for release this Friday, November 18. He said: "The whole mental preparation for this album was different. I used to wind myself up so much b...

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KIRK HAMMETT's KHDK ELECTRONICS Introduces 'Dark Blood' Overdrive

KHDK Electronics is proud to announce the latest addition to its award-winning line of hand-built guitar pedals: Kirk Hammett's signature Dark Blood Overdrive. Dubbed KHDK's most evil pedal to date, Dark Blood delivers an angry, merciless amp-like distortion, with tube-like, mid-heavy tone boasting...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says GUNS N' ROSES Has 'Turned Into Somewhat Of A Nostalgia Act'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett says that GUNS N' ROSES has "turned into somewhat of a nostalgia act" because the Axl Rose-fronted outfit hasn't produced or performed any new music in nearly a decade. The subject came up during an interview with the Los Angeles Times, in which METALLICA's penchant...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Goes Lingerie Shopping In Tokyo (Video)

Dave Mustaine went lingerie shopping with his wife in Tokyo, Japan prior to hosting this week's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The MEGADETH mainman shared video footage of the experience via his Periscope account. The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards show takes place at Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium in...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO: Figuring Out Bass Parts On '...And Justice For All' Songs Was 'Biggest Challenge'

While METALLICA's 1988 album "...And Justice For All" is considered one of the band's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released for the lack of any bass guitar on the record. Jason Newsted's playing is almost inaudible — making life hard for current METALLICA bassist Robe...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Looks Back On 'Some Kind Of Monster' Film: 'I Dealt With It By Shoving It Under A Rug'

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's 2004 documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster", which followed the band through the three most turbulent years of their long career, during which they battled through addiction, lineup changes, fan...

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METALLICA: Official Video Footage Of 'Harvester Of Sorrow' Performance From Quito

Official MetOnTour video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Harvester Of Sorrow" on October 29 at Parque Bicentenario in Quito, Ecuador can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Creeping Death 02. For Whom The Bell Tolls 03. King Nothing 04. Harvester Of Sorrow 05. Wherever I...

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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's 'Load'-Era Image Change Wasn't Planned

In a brand new interview with Mojo magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich addressed what many people perceived as the band's self-conscious attempt to reposition itself as an alt-rock act around the time of 1996's "Load" album, complete with promotional photos that included the bandmembers posing i...

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METALLICA: Official Video Recap And Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Puerto Rico Concert

Official video footage of METALLICA's October 26 performance at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Creeping Death 02. For Whom The Bell Tolls 03. Wherever I May Roam 04. Harvester Of Sorrow 05. The Memory Rema...

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METALLICA Fans React To 'Hardwired... To Self-Destruct' Album (Video)

On August 30, METALLICA invited several members of the band's fan club to listen to get a first glimpse of the group's entire new album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct". A five-minute video in which the fans share their first impressions can be seen below. As previously reported, METALLICA plans to...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On 'Hardwired' Lyrics: 'It Is Not SHAKESPEARE, I Know That'

The four members of METALLICA were recently interviewed by the band's official fan magazine So What! about their forthcoming album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct", due for release on the group's own Blackened Recordings on November 18. A few excerpts follow. On the musical direction of "Hardwired.....

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Video Premiere: CROWBAR's 'Falling While Rising'

"Falling While Rising", the new video from New Orleans sludge masters CROWBAR, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Justin Reich, who has previously worked with Ace Frehley and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, among others. "Falling While Rising" is taken from CROWBAR's eleventh album, "The Serpent Only...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Don't Know Why We Waited So Long' To Make A New Album

Around 500 METALLICA fans were lucky enough to attend a special question-and-answer session with the four members of the band on October 29 at Polyforum Siqueiros in Mexico City. You can now watch video footage of the event below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On wha...