Considering virtually everyone is stuck inside right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is using his time to work on new riffs. He said the following: “Things are most definitely not business-as-usual, but I’m good, staying safe, working on riffs … hope you are all okay out there as well 🖤🖤🖤” View…
Metallica have launched an official vinyl club series. Fans that subscribe will have a chance to get exclusive vinyl copies of various rarities, demos, etc. The band commented: “It’s another first for us… our very own Vinyl Club! As huge music fans ourselves, it’s been super exciting to see the resurgence of vinyl and how…
A newly discovered deep-sea crustacean has been named Macrostylis metallicola in honor of Metallica. Dr. Torben Riehl and Dr. Bart De Smet from Ghent University in Belgium found the species deep in the Pacific Ocean. The band commented: “We’ve played on all seven continents, made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and…
As previously reported, Metallica recently dropped off the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and the Louder Than Life festival due to James Hetfield having “critical recovery events on those weekends.” Now, Gary Spivack, the executive VP of Danny Wimmer Presents, has since revealed that Hetfield has some required “Sobriety Weekends” on the same days…
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett will be signing limited edition “Hammett & Hyde” mugs on March 22 at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Fans that purchase a mug will receive a number to hold their place in line. Metallica merchandise will not be signed. View this post on Instagram A post…
Metallica have dropped off the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, OH and the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY. The band cancelled so James Hetfield can continue to focus on his health and sobriety. Hetfield commented: “Dear Metallica Family, It pains me to write this, but I have to let all…
Metallica‘s James Hetfield officially returned to the stage last night (February 20) after previously entering rehab for alcoholism. The frontman performed an acoustic cover of Eddie Money‘s “Baby Hold On” during a tribute concert for the late singer at the Saban in Beverly Hills, CA. The concert, which was called “A Star-Studded Tribute To Eddie…
Metallica’s second annual “All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert” has been rescheduled. The event will now take place at The Masonic in San Francisco, CA on September 12. The band commented: “Time to update the calendar as the second installment of the All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert has been rescheduled for September…
Metallica’s scholars initiative will be entering its second year in 2020. The initiative seeks to support community colleges and their career and technical education programs. Metallica commented: “After an amazing first year with results including 95% job placement rates, we’re very proud to announce that All Within My Hands has just launched year two of…
As previously reported, Ray Burton, the father of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has sadly passed away at the age of 94. The band have since paid tribute to Ray via their official website. Metallica shared the following joint statement: “It is with incredible sorrow that we said farewell to Cliff’s dad Ray Burton last…
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