Metallica

Metallica played their fourth and final “intimate” anniversary show for fan club members last night (Dec. 10) at the Fillmore in San Francisco. The band has been performing and releasing previously unheard songs from 2008′s ‘Death Magnetic’ with each show as well as inviting some key guests from ‘Tallica’s history to perform with them. Last night, they debuted ‘Rebel of Babylon’ and brought former guitarist Dave Mustaine, ex-bassists Jason Newsted and Ron McGovney (he pre-dates Cliff Burton) and Hugh Tanner, who was in Leather Charm with James Hetfield and McGovney, on stage.

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Metallica brought out another all-star roster of guests Wednesday night at the second of their 30th anniversary shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

• Kid Rock sang on their cover of Bob Seger's "Turn the Page."
• Lou Reed joined them for two songs from Lulu as well as The Velvet Unde

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2012, and the inductees include Guns n' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Beastie Boys.

The inductees were chosen by more than 500 voters of the Rock a

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Last night, Metallica kicked off their string of intimate 30th anniversary shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco, Calif., in smashing fashion featuring a never before heard track and several special guest appearances throughout the show.

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Churning out their own brand of iconic metal for 30 years now, Metallica may be one of the most influential bands in the world, but according to drummer Lars Ulrich, “I don’t think Metallica would be where Metallica is today if it wasn’t for Iron Maiden.”

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When Metallica perform The Black Album in its entirety at the Download Festival in England next summer, it'll be the first time they've ever played the tracks "Don't Tread on Me" and "The Struggle Within" live. Drummer Lars Ul

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It is time for the second of many post where I feature a music video each day. These are videos that I feel you must see. Granted you may or may not have seen them before. I urge you to take a time out and enjoy each days pick

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Just a day after the news that Lars from Metallica had settled a lawsuit brought against him by his former personal assistant, Steven Wiig, comes word that Wiig is now the drummer in a band led by none other than former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted.

Blabbermouth describes the group, Papa Wheelie, as a "stoner pu

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On Friday, Black Sabbath finally confirmed what we've been expecting -- they're reuniting for an album and tour. The press event took place at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles 41 years to the day since Sabbath's only previous appearance at the legendary club.

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Guns n' Roses frontman Axl Rose sat down for his first TV interview in many years on Sunday -- but true to form, he was very late getting there. VH1's That Metal Show host Eddie Trunk spent 14 hours in Miami's American Airlines Arena waiting for Rose to d

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In the past decade, Metallica's done a soul-baring documentary (Some Kind of Monster), a collaboration with a fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member (Lulu with Lou Reed) and an album with an orchestra (S&M), so where could they go next? How about 3D? Deadline.com reports that Metallica and their management are in talks with producer Charlotte Huggins for a 3D feature fil

The mother of a Metallica fan who went missing and was later found dead after a show in Charlottesville, Virginia is suing the company that provided security at the John Paul Jones Arena. Gil Harrington

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