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Why does Europe get all the cool festival line-ups? It’s just been announced that Metallica will join forces with 3 other metal megastars, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, to make up the so-called “Big Four” for the upcoming Sonisphere festivals this summer in Europe.
Other acts to take part on during various stops include Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, The Cult and Alice Cooper among others. Metallica’s Lars is super stoked at the prospect of performing with so much leather, exclaiming, “Who would have thought that more than 25 years after its inception, thrash metal’s big 4 would not only still be around and more popular than ever, but will now play together for the first time… what a mindf**k! Bring it on!’
If backpacking through Europe this summer is in your plans, be sure to be on the lookout for these concerts and check them out! Sonisphere festivals are taking place in Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Spain and many more.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm by michelle · No Comments
Rock Hall of Fame inductees Metallica are back and better than ever with their new album, Death Magnetic, their own version of Rock Band and an amazing world-tour!
According to bassist Robert Trujillo, Death Magnetic brings the band out of 2003’s St. Anger and the “dark ages.” Fans are sure to get the full experience of their new album at the upcoming concerts; Metallica is on tour throughout December in the U.S. and Canada!
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:33 pm by jordan · No Comments
According to their Web site, the guys from Metallica decided to change up the intro from ‘My Acopalypse:”
“We’ve been enjoying playing My Apocalypse out here on the road but felt like it could use something extra. We decided that it needed a cool intro to set the mood so James wrote one. Check out and enjoy this free download… and make sure you learn it for singing along at a future show!”
Here’s the link.
Although the new intro is pretty good, it’s always better to see them in person–an you’re in luck! They’re on tour from now until the end of the year in the U.S. and Canada!
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 9:04 pm by brittany · No Comments
Metallica picked up the “Best Album” award from the Kerrang! Awards, awarded by the British Rock Magazine of the same name.
The rockers were awarded “Best Album” for Death Magnetic, released in 2008. The album was also a commercial success – it helped the band to break the record of most consecutive No.1 album debutes on the Billboard chart.
They finished up a spring tour in support of the collection, and have planned a massive fall outing from September 14th through December 12th.
Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 11:17 pm by brittany · No Comments
Metallica has moved from the Master of Puppets to the Master of Merchandising! The latest addition to the world of Metallica merch comes courtesy of Converse, who has created a new collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoe designs featuring yours truly.
The new Converse collection is inspired by both Metallica and AC/DC, and uses images from both bands as designs for the canvas editions of these Chucks high tops. The Metallica high tops have the Ride the Lightening album graphics on the shoe, as well as the band’s logo on the tongue and a line of skeletons reminiscent of Reload.
The shoes will be available online and in Converse stores next month and are retailing for $50. Rock On! Walk Hard!
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:38 pm by michelle · No Comments
Metallica’s recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was a thing of momentous beauty for all involved.
For the first time since 1997, the ceremony was held in Cleveland, home to the RnRHofF Museum. The entire city celebrated with a week’s worth of parties and shows, and the museum offered free admission to the public. 6000 lucky fans even got to attend the actual induction for the first time ever, turning the ceremony’s atmosphere into a rock concert extraordinaire.
Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, said it best for the band when he commented, “It was fu*&ing awesome to include the fans. It brought the whole evening to another level.” Metallica marked the occasion with a party of their own, flying in over 150 friends and family to celebrate with them the night before the ceremony.
At the event itself, Metallica was inducted with an impassioned speech from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, followed by a raucous, guitar-blasting performance that included Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry and Ron Wood. James Hetfield was awestruck, noting, “This is like rhythm-guitar heaven.”
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 1:30 pm by michelle · No Comments
Legendary Rockers Metallica are having a busy spring in anticipation of their fall tour, including two new releases (and Grammy’s!), a video game, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The group released their digital box set “The Complete Metallica” - which as of yesterday was available on all digital outlets - it includes the band’s entire 163-track recorded catalog.
On April 4th, the boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum after 30 successful years as the posterboys for hard rock - and many more to come.
Just days prior, Activision release the anticipated video game “Guitar Hero: Metallica,” which includes 28 tracks for fans to rock along to.
The hustle and bustle came behind the release of September’s 2008 “Death Magnetic,” which won two Grammy Awards for “Best Metal Performance” and “Best Recording Package.”
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 3:20 pm by brittany · No Comments
After taking the European continent and the U.K. by storm throughout the summer, Metallica will swing back to the U.S. and Canada to finish off a second leg of dates in North America.
Stops include Indianapolis, San Antonio, Tampa, Atlanta, Cleveland, Charlotte, New York City, Las Vegas, and Sacramento, plus many more, taking them through to December.
The band is still riding high playing their Grammy-winning album, Death Magnetic, live for the sweaty head-banging masses, along with a slew of other fan favorites.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:36 am by michelle · No Comments
So, by now, you’ve probably heard of the new ALL METALLICA GUITAR HERO, right? Well, it comes out in late March and the guys from Metallica are asking for your help. Pretty much all you have to do is answer five questions for the people over at Activism. After filling out the questionnaire, you’ll be entered to win the game and one of the Metallica Guitar Hero T-shirts. Click here for more information.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:35 am by jordan · No Comments
Metallica will be introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009, at a ceremony held in Cleveland. Just in case you’re wondering, in order to be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it has to have been 25 years since the band’s first record was released! Run-DMC, Jeff Beck, Little Anthony & the Imperials, and Bobby Womack will also be inducted into the hall of fame that night.
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 12:49 pm by brittany · No Comments
