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Metallica Post Footage of Surprise 'Kill 'Em All' Performance From 2013 Orion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:36 +0000

At the second installment of Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival, the legendary thrash band pulled off a massive surprise by performing their debut album, 'Kill 'Em All,' in its entirety. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but for those who weren't lucky enough to see it for themselves, Metallica have posted some pro-shot video footage of the surprise set.

Metallica Play 'Kill 'Em All' Album in Full During Surprise Set at Orion Festival

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:10:03 +0000

Metallica pulled off the surprise of all surprises today (June 8) at their Orion Music + More Festival. During a slot that was scheduled for the mysterious band ‘dehaan,’ Metallica themselves appeared onstage and ripped through their 1983 debut album ‘Kill ‘Em All’ in its entirety. The metal goliaths were only scheduled to perform a [...]

Metallica Offer 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance as a Free Download

Chad Childers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:51:00 +0000

Metallica had the time of their life in the early part of May, joining the San Francisco Giants baseball team for a special Metallica-themed evening that saw Lars Ulrich throw out the first pitch and James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett thoroughly rock the National Anthem. As expected the band's performance of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' rocked and fans have been clamoring for it ever since. Now the band is obliging by making the Hetfield and Hammett version available as a free download for those who want it.

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Angry Mobs and "Master of Puppets"

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:50:11 +0000

A band crew member (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica’s roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena.

Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000

Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

James Hetfield: Metallica Haven't Even Started Writing for New Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:15 +0000

Yes, Metallica do plan on recording a new album, but frontman James Hetfield has reiterated his bandmates' recent statements that the process of putting together the disc has been a slow one. In fact, he reveals that the songwriting portion has yet to even begin.

'Metallica Through the Never' Set to Rock 3D IMAX Theaters in September

Britt Hayes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:27:06 +0000

Rock veterans Metallica have a new film, ‘Metallica Through the Never,’ set to hit theaters in IMAX 3D on September 27, so grab your old ratty Metallica t-shirts and your best baggy jeans and get ready to rock. According to a press release, Nimrod Antal’s trippy 3D rock film ‘Metallica Through the Never’ is being [...]

Metallica Pinball Game Coming Soon

Chad Childers — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:25:36 +0000

Listening to a Metallica song can often feel like you’re a giant ball bounding around against the bumpers in a pinball game, so it makes sense that the band would take the next logical step and put their brand on an actual pinball game. Metallica have revealed a new trailer trailer (seen below) that showcases [...]

New Book 'Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History' Arriving This Fall

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:12:01 +0000

Metallica may be shooting for a 2014 album release, but there's plenty to keep fans occupied in the interim. Adding to their wealth of 2013 projects (3D film, Orion Music + More festival, etc), there's now a new book en route. 'Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History' from author Martin Popoff is due out this fall via Voyageur Press.

Classic Video of Metallica as Motorhead Tribute Band The Lemmys Posted Online

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:52:35 +0000

There's no doubt that Metallica love Motorhead, and now there's some additional video footage to prove it. Back in 1995, the Metallica members, decked out in long black-haired wigs, took the stage at Los Angeles' Whisky-a-Go-Go to play a set of Motorhead songs in honor of Lemmy Kilmister's 50th birthday. Now, the famous venue has just posted video from the performance on YouTube.

Happy 31st Birthday to Metallica – "Yeah" Supercut [AUDIO]

KC — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:49:43 +0000

Today marks the 31st birthday of the legendary Metallica. Okay, maybe not the official birthday, but more of an anniversary of their first live show. To celebrate, I got the Metallica “Yeah” supercut for us all to enjoy. 1min and 22 seconds of James Hetfield singing “YEAH” in Metallica songs over the past 31 years. [...]

Volbeat's Michael Poulsen on 96.3 The Blaze [INTERVIEW] [AUDIO]

KC — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:03:31 +0000

Missoula is ready for another visit from our Danish friends on March 20. Volbeat is set to play a SOLD OUT show at The Wilma Theatre. The band's fearless leader, Michael Poulsen, recently checked in with us to talk about the upcoming show, Rob Caggiano and the new album.

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Offers Update on New Album + 3D Film

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:57 +0000

Though Metallica are working toward a new album, the band is taking time out to play some of the world’s top festivals, including their current run as part of Australia’s traveling Soundwave Festival. Frontman James Hetfield tells Australia’s Triple M, “We’re trying to write, but gigs keep popping up that are too exciting to stay [...]

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Metallica Deny U.S. Military Contact Regarding Band's Music for Interrogation Purposes

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:04:27 +0000

Last week, it was reported that the SEAL Team 6 veteran who claims to have shot and killed Osama Bin Laden also revealed that Metallica requested that their music not be used for military interrogation purposes. Now, Metallica have now come out and stated that they never made such a request.

Wrestler Hulk Hogan Clears Up Metallica Rumors, Reveals He Did Seek Out Bassist Position

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:56:20 +0000

The world of metal seems to constantly house some strange stories. Although the real stories are often more inconceivable than the fake ones, wrestler Hulk Hogan has finally given a statement about the rumor that he was once asked by drummer Lars Ulrich to become Metallica's bassist.

Metallica 3D Concert Movie Is Coming This August

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:30:52 +0000

Why should the Justin Biebers and Jonas Brothers of the world be the only ones getting 3D concert films? For those of you who have been yearning for something a little more hard-sounding in the theater, you can mark down August as a month to look toward.

Because Metallica will be releasing their own 3D concert film, 'Metallica Through the Never.'

Parents of Slain Metallica Fan Thankful for Band's Continued Support

Chad Childers — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:24:11 +0000

In 2009, Virginia Tech college student Morgan Harrington was murdered shortly after disappearing from a Metallica concert in Charlottesville. Three-plus years later, the band is still involved with the search for the 20-year-old student’s killer and her parents are thankful for the continued support. Noisecreep reports that the band’s latest venture, allowing the title of [...]

Jason Newsted Would Consider Reunion With Metallica Under 'Brofessional' Circumstances

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:38:19 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted may be busy with his new eponymous music project, but the famed bassist has revealed that he'd consider a reunion with metal's biggest band under the right circumstances. For Newsted, the most important factor in a reunion with Metallica is, of course, for the entire deal to be handled in a "brofessional" manner.