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DAVID ELLEFSON Celebrates 59th Birthday By Attending METALLICA's 'No Repeat Weekend' In Detroit

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson celebrated his 59th birthday by attending METALLICA's "No Repeat Weekend" shows at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Earlier today (Monday, November 13), Ellefson shared a few photos of him at the two METALLICA concerts, which were held on Friday and Sunday...
November 13, 2023
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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI To Team Up For 'Satch/Vai' 2024 U.S. Tour

For the first time ever, after more than 50 years of friendship, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will team up for a tour in 2024. Believe it not, this is the first time Joe and Steve will tour as a duo bill, and it comes along with plans to release a new musical collaboration. Says Satriani: "The Satch/V...
November 8, 2023
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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Rise To Fame: 'We Were Extremely Motivated To Do The Best We Could'

A.D. Rowntree of the KSHE 95 radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's November 3 concert at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Speaking about METALLICA's rise from the metal underground four decades ago to the heights of stadium...
November 4, 2023
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Details METALLICA's Pre-Show Workout Routines

In a brand new interview with Lauren "Lern" Elwell of the 105.7 The Point radio station, bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his typical pre-concert routine to prepare him for the high-energy intensity of a METALLICA performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, before we take the...
November 3, 2023
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DORO PESCH 'Could Tell' METALLICA Was Going To Be Big When She First Saw Them In 1984

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, German metal queen Doro Pesch reflected on the first time she met the members of METALLICA, in particular the band's then-bassist Cliff Burton. The singer, who was fronting the band WARLOCK at the time of her METALLICA enc...
November 2, 2023
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And EPIPHONE Unveil 1979 Flying V

For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Heavy metal guitars don't get more iconic than Kirk Hammett's 1979 Gibson Fly...
October 31, 2023
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KIRK WINDSTEIN Hopes DOWN Can Record And Release New Music In 2024

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates writing and recording new music in the not-too-distant future. The supergroup, which also includes PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitaris...
October 29, 2023
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'One' At POWER TRIP Festival

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "One" on October 8 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California can be seen below. METALLICA closed out the final night at the three-day event with a 16-song set that spanned the band's entire career. METALLICA kicked off the show with...
October 23, 2023
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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I'm Not In MEGADETH' Anymore So 'I Can Finally Wear My METALLICA Shirts Again'

In a new interview with the Mike Nelson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about his recent social media post which revealed that he went to see METALLICA play at one of the shows on the "M72" tour. Asked how the concert was, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...
October 18, 2023
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Fuel' At POWER TRIP Festival

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Fuel" on October 8 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California can be seen below. METALLICA closed out Sunday night at the three-day event with a 16-song set that spanned the band's entire career. METALLICA kicked off the show with "W...
October 17, 2023
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: LARS ULRICH 'Never Rehearsed Until Maybe Four Or Five Years Ago'

METALLICA's James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo have reflected on the experience of performing at the Power Trip festival this past weekend. The inaugural three-day Power Trip rock and heavy metal event began Friday (October 6) with sets from IRON MAIDEN and GUNS N' ROSES. Next up over...
October 11, 2023
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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Botches 'Nothing Else Matters' Intro At POWER TRIP Festival, Laughs It Off

METALLICA closed out Sunday night (October 8) at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California with a 16-song set that spanned the band's entire career. METALLICA kicked off the show with "Whiplash" from the 1983 album "Kill 'Em All" and followed it up with two tracks from its sophomore album, "Ride...
October 9, 2023
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GOODNIGHT, TEXAS Releases Music Video For 'Runaways' Featuring METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS has released the official music video for its new single, "Runaways". The animated clip, which can be seen below, was produced by Sound and Vision Co. and features direction and animation by Aaron Caleb Eisenberg. Instead of the thought-provoking, earthy blend of folk rock they're k...
September 27, 2023
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Go Inside Making Of METALLICA's 'Too Far Gone?' Video In Latest Episode Of 'The Metallica Report'

The eighth episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, is available below. "The Metallica Report" is hosted by two of the closest members of the METALLICA family: Steffan Chirazi, whose history with METALLICA spans from co...
September 20, 2023
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Listen: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Guests On GOODNIGHT, TEXAS's New Single 'Runaways'

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS has a new single, "Runaways", dropping later this month, but instead of the thought-provoking, earthy blend of folk rock they're known for, the two singer-songwriters, Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur, have instead created a beast of a hard-rock song. Indelible riffs, thundering rh...
September 20, 2023