Metallica’s Kirk Hammett will take his love of the wah-wah pedal to the battlefield as he challenges Mrs. Smith in the “Cry Baby Battle Royale” wah-off. The event will take place at the Senate in Columbia, South Carolina on March 8, the same night Hammett is set to take the stage with The Wedding Band.…
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…
The Wedding Band, the covers group featuring guitarist Kirk Hammett (Metallica), bassist Robert Trujillo (Metallica), vocalist Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), and guitarist Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves), will be performing at The Senate in Columbia, South Carolina on March 8. The band will also be joined by drummer Jon Theodore (ex-The Mars Volta) and vocalist…
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…
Ray Burton, the father of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has sadly passed away at the age of 94. His daughter Connie confirmed the sad news on Facebook: “To let you all know that my Dad died last Wednesday. Rest in peace 🙏❣️💔 Dad.”
Metallica’s James Hetfield previously donated 10 custom classic cars to the Petersen Automotive Museum and now it has been revealed that he will be making an appearance at the opening reception in Los Angeles on January 30. The frontman will be taking part in a discussion and will also auction off two ESP guitars. Hetfield’s…
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett has contributed to a new book/music project that Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green is working on for Rufus Publications. The guitarist is said to have recorded “something very special” for the project. Rufus issued a statement to Planet Rock: “Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green, now 73, is a reclusive music legend, now…
As previously reported, Rush’s Neil Peart has sadly passed away following a battle with brain cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary drummer and some of the various posts can be found below: Geddy Lee (Rush): View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Metallica have pledged $750,000 AUD (approximately $516,000) to help out with Australia wildfire relief efforts. The money will go towards the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Victoria Country Fire Authority. The band commented: “We are totally overwhelmed by the news of the wildfires sweeping through millions of acres across Australia, with major impact in…
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