http://www.metallicaticket.com Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:28:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It’s been a long run for Metallica, but the tour that began in May 2008 is almost over. Unfortunately the North American tour leg is complete, but if you’re lucky enough to live in (or be able to visit) Australia, New Zealand or Japan in the next two months, then you ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2010/09/03/two-year-long-metallica-tour-comes-to-an-end/ Lars Ulrich is just one of a generation of rock musicians whose music was influenced by the devil horns-throwing metal genius of Ronnie James Dio. Upon hearing the news of Dio's death, Ulrich joined throngs of fellow rockers in paying his own tribute to Dio. Ulrich posted a long, personal and ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2010/05/18/metallica-remembers-ronnie-james-dio/ April news headlines were filled with stories of how the volcanic ash from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull had put most of Europe in a standstill.  Metallica, who are traveling Europe as part of their World Magnetic Tour, did not let the thick cloud of looming ash put a stop to their shows. For ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2010/05/12/a-volcano-can-not-stop-metallica/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/12/17/metallica-to-play-european-sonisphere-festivals-as-part-of-big-4/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/10/18/metallica-new-album-brings-group-out-of-dark-ages/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/09/07/change-change-change/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/08/09/metallica-picks-up-rock-honors-plan-fall-tour/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/06/04/in-stride-with-metallica-literally/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/05/27/metallica-rock-hall-of-fame/ 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 ... http://www.metallicaticket.com/2009/04/29/metallicas-busy-spring/