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Rumor: METALLICA To Tour U.S. With AVENGED SEVENFOLD, VOLBEAT

METALLICA is rumored to be planning a U.S. stadium tour this summer, with support from AVENGED SEVENFOLD and VOLBEAT. The trek, which will consist of at least twenty shows, is expected to be officially announced later this month. METALLICA has not done a full-length U.S. tour in more than seven year...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'One Of My Main Goals As A Musician Is To Have My Own Sound'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed on the December 19 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On preventing his creative enthusiasm from...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: First And Only Unauthorized Biography Due In April

Lesser Gods has set an April 11 release date for "So Let It Be Written", the first and only unauthorized biography of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. Born in 1963 in Downey, California, James was the son of a truck driver named Virgil and a singer named Cynthia. Hetfield's parents were Christian...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Slams TRUMP, Urges Americans To 'Reject The Lies From The People In The New Administraton'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hamett has issued his strongest condemnation yet of Donald Trump, comparing the new president's inaugural address to the speeches that were made in Germany under Adolf Hitler's rule and urging the American people to "reject the lies from the people in the new administraton."...

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METALLICA Producer GREG FIDELMAN Discusses Making Of 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct' (Audio)

Producer Greg Fidelman recently spoke to Soundworks Collection about his work on METALLICA's latest album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he met METALLICA: Greg: "[I met]...

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BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says OVERKILL Not Being Part Of 'Big Four' Is 'Accounting Issue'

In a brand new interview with Metal Shock Finland, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL was asked why he thinks his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. He responded: "First and fore...

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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of METALLICA Performing With Chinese Concert Pianist LANG LANG In Beijing

METALLICA was joined by Lang Lang during the band's January 18 concert at LeSports Center in Beijing. As expected, the Chinese concert pianist played METALLICA's classic song "One" from the "…And Justice For All" album. Professionally filmed video footage of Lang Lang's appearance can be seen below....

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Video: METALLICA Joined By Chinese Concert Pianist LANG LANG At Beijing Concert

METALLICA was joined by Lang Lang during the band's January 18 concert at LeSports Center in Beijing. As expected, the Chinese concert pianist played METALLICA's classic song "One" from the "…And Justice For All" album. Fan-filmed video footage of Lang Lang's appearance can be seen below. METALLICA...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Interviewed On Korean TV (Video)

Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich prior to the band's January 11 concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. You can now watch the chat below. METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett told Today that he felt tremendously excited when the band pr...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'Prioritizing Family Is The Most Important Thing'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Australia's Faster Louder about the band's new song "Moth Into Flame", which frontman James Hetfield has said was inspired by Amy Winehouse and the dangers of fame. Asked if he is happy that he and his bandmates are "famous enough" but "not horrifyingly famo...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Believe In A Higher Power'

France's Clique recently conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he believes in God: James: "I believe in a higher power, yes. I don't know… he, she, it… whatever… I see...

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METALLICA: Official Footage Of 'Hardwired' Performance From Seoul

Official video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Hardwired" live on Wednesday, January 11 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea can be seen below. METALLICA's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. Atlas, Rise! 03. Sad But True 04. Wherever I May Roam 05. The Unforgiven 0...

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METALLICA To Perform At This Year's GRAMMY AWARDS; Band Plans 'Something Very Unique And Special'

METALLICA will perform at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on February 12 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be televised at 7 p.m. on CBS. The band is up for a Grammy this year in the "Best Rock Song" category for the track "Hardwired", from METALLIC...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Now That We're Dead' Live Debut

METALLICA performed the song "Now That We're Dead" live for the first time during the band's concert on Wednesday, January 11 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. Check out professionally filmed video footage below. METALLICA's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. Atlas, Rise...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On TRUMP Presidency: 'I Don't Know What The F**k's Gonna Happen'

In a brand new interview with the "Mike On Much" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about how the lyrical themes covered on the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", relate to what's going on in the world right now, especially with the recent U.S. presidential election. He sa...