Formed: 1981
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Metallica was first formed by Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, and future Megadeth member Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney. They first played in L.A., but later found themselves at home playing in the San Francisco Bay area. The band later replaced Ron with Cliff Burton and Dave with Kirk Hammet as late as 1983.
On September 27, 1986, on the European leg of the Master of Puppets tour, Cliff Burton was killed in a bus accident in Sweden en route to their next show's location. Tragic as this event was, Metallica continued on and Cliff was replaced by Jason Newsted, who remained part of the band until 2001, when he finally annouced he would leave Metallica because of the damage he had done to his body touring and headbanging for fourteen years.
More than any other band, Metallica and their albums have been the yardstick with which to measure other heavy metal releases. Metallica practically defines "heavy metal" as a sub-genre of metal itself, although their music ranges from NWOBHM to Thrash in their earlier days. However, in the 1990s and beyond 2000, Metallica evolved a more mainstream sound, which helped them become a household name and the seventh biggest selling act in history.
Latest Metallica News
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Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Metallica Drummer Speaks On Big Four U.S. Show
In an interview yesterday on the Kevin & Bean Show for KROQ-FM, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich explained why the "Big Four" (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer) have only scheduled one date in the United States so far. Speaking about the show, Ulrich said:
"Let's take baby steps here. We did seven or eight dates last year, we're doing one show in England and one show in France.
"Listen, we don't wanna cram this down people's throats., we don't wanna sort of overstay the welcome, and we don't know what kind of response there's gonna be to this in America, so we're starting, obviously, without being disrespectful to the rest of the wonderful country... More...
The Big Four Announces Only U.S. Date
It has been announced that the U.S. version of the Big Four festival will be taking place on April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (the same spot where the Coachella Festival takes place the weekend before). According to postings made here on Facebook and on several other online media outlets the highly anticipated festival, which made numerous appearances throughout Europe, will be the one and only "Big Four" event held in the United States, contradicting earlier reports of a full U.S. "Big Four" tour. In the meantime, the following trailer has been posted online:
The Big Four To Announce U.S. Dates Soon
The "Big Four" of thrash metal, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer, are expected to make an announcement shortly regarding tour dates in the United States of America. More information is expected to be made available tomorrow, but in the meantime, a Facebook page for the event has been set up here.
The four bands made history last year by performing several legs of the European festival, Sonisphere, which culminated in the DVD release, "The Big Four: Life From Sofia, Bulgaria," which featured footage of all four bands, along with the massive collaboration which saw members of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer's Dave Lombardo perform a cover of the Diamond Head classic, "Am I Evil?" More...
More Bands Confirmed For Knebworth Sonisphere
The organisers of the British leg of the Sonisphere Festival has confirmed that four more bands have been added to this year's edition of the event. Heavy rock icons Motorhead will be performing at the festival, as will the other new confirmations Mastodon, In Flames and Parkway Drive. The event takes place from July 8th -10th at Knebworth.
In Flames stated: "We have been in the studio since October recording our new album and we can't wait to come out and play the new song live. The UK has always been very good to us and we love coming back so this is something we really look forward to."
"Holy crap they're actually letting us play this thing!!!" commented Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall. "Sonisphere 2011!!! I don't think we can really describe how excited we are to play, and I think Jeff will probably die when Metallica play!"
The lineup is now as follows:
Metallica
Megadeth
Slayer
Anthrax
Slipknot
Motorhead
Biffy Clyro
In Flames
Mastodon
Parkway Drive
Big Four DVD Officially Goes Double Platinum
On June 22nd, 2010 the "Big Four" of thrash metal - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax - performed live in Sofia, Bulgaria for a cinecast. The recording of that show was released on DVD and Blu-Ray under the title "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria."
Megadeth has now announced the DVD has been RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certified Double Platinum in the U.S. for sales in excess of 200,000 copies. For more information on the DVD/Blue-Ray release check out this location.
Just For Fun
The Most Metal Christmas Light Shows
Ever since the amazing display of Christmas lights set to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Wizards In Winter" that was so popular it was even used for a Miller Lite beer commercial, setting your lights to music has become more popular despite the need for technical know-how to pull it off. One might think that these displays are largely dominated by Trans-Siberian Orchestra songs - and they'd be right - but there are some people that are metal enough to have the balls to set them to heavier songs, making putting together this list worth the effort and sharing. So here is our top metal Christmas lights list, pulled from the Interwebs:
11. Metallica - "Enter Sandman"
Good song choice, but the light show could use a little more work. Don't worry, we're just getting warmed up here...
Metallica Drummer Comments On "Big Four" Shows
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has posted the following comment concerning the forthcoming "Big Four" concerts set to take place at the 2011 Sonisphere festivals.
"As soon as the 'Big Four' gigs started rolling across Sonisphere festivals in Eastern Europe last summer, we all felt we were part of something special. The vibe within the bands was more than anyone had anticipated and the vibe with the fans was so next level, it completely blew our minds... there was no way this should not happen again!!!"
Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth have all announced that they will be performing at both the U.K. and France editions of the festival. More information on the U.K. gig can be found here , while the "Big Four" will be appearing in Amnéville, France on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
The Big Four Confirmed For Sonisphere U.K. 2011
The "big four" of thrash metal, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, were confirmed today to be performing at next year's edition of the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England. The event will take place from July 8th -10th and will also boast performances from Slipknot and Biffy Clyro.
Metallica Posts "Get Close" Winner Video
Metallica fan Lee Rekman flew from his home town of Perth to Sydney to "Get Close" with Metallica. Lee was given the opportunity to interview his favorite band and see the sold out show. A video clip of the event can be viewed below.
Metallica Get Close Winner Lee Rekman
Get Close Australia | Myspace Video
Black Friday Metal Deals Revealed
Note: This article will be updated periodically as new Black Friday metal sales are revealed. Check back frequently to see the new deals.
The DEATHWISH ESTORE will be offering 25% off its entire stock, plus 50% off select items, starting at 12:00 AM EST on Friday. You can check out the estore at this location. Use the coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY2010" to get the deal.
Between November 24th and December 10th, the 2011 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering two holiday package deals. The $45.00 Holiday Package features: LAWN ticket and fees, a Mayhem collectible holiday ornament (Allowing early festival entrance) and a limited edition stocking stuffer Mayhem beanie. The $85.00 Holiday Package features: PIT ticket and fees, a Mayhem collectible holiday ornament(Allowing early festival entrance) and a limited edition stocking stuffer Mayhem beanie. Further details here.
FACEDOWN RECORDS has a sale running through November 30th featuring select CDs as low as $1.49, Strike First Records CDs at $4.99, and markdowns on t-shirts. The main sale can be found here, with the Strike First sale at this location, and the t-shirt clearance here.
Participating METAL CLUB record stores will be selling exclusive releases such as Metallica's Live at Grimey's CD/10", Anthrax's Live at the Sonisphere 10" Picture Disc, and Job For A Cowboy's Ruination 3x10" Colored Vinyl/CD Box Set. To find a participating Metal Club store near you, click here.
VICTORY RECORDS will be offering 25% off everything in the label's web store from Thursday, November 25th to Sunday November, 29th. Check out the Victory Records web store at this location.
METALLICA is offering sales on select items in the band's online merch store, as well as giving away a free full show download card for all orders over $50 for the entire week. Check out the Metallica merch store here.
Christian metal specialists ROXX PRODUCTIONS are offering 25% off all CDs (excluding pre-orders for Undercover and Ransom) with the code "UNBLACK" until Sunday, November 28th at 11PM EST.
THE END RECORDS has an offer running for 15% off the label's entire inventory here with coupon code "XMAS10."
On Friday, November 26th only, ROADRUNNER RECORDS is offering 66% off the collector's edition box set of Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" at this location.
Montreal death metal act DERELICT has a deal offering 10% off all merchandise with the coupon code "DERETENLIC" through the end of the year at the band's merch store.
Metallica Explains "Baby Kicker" Video
Metallica has posted the following message explaining the infamous "Baby Kicker" video:
"In the whacky world of rock'n'roll, sometimes stuff happens which looks even weirder than it really is! And with context being vital in these situations, we just wanted to address something which happened on the tour the other night regarding a large beachball, a band member's foot and a little girl. Some of you will have seen on youtube (or read in some reports) that Kirk knocked a small child offstage by kicking a beachball at her. That little lady is the daughter of the stage manager and dressing coordinator, who are fortunate to travel as a family on this tour. She was thoroughly enjoying watching the beachballs drop from the rafters, Kirk was thoroughly enjoying kicking the beachballs off the stage and back into the crowd as has been done every night on the tour, and neither of them saw the other. The poor wee one happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. She wasn't hurt. She didn't go 'flying several feet into the audience.' And Kirk and she remain good buddies. It's very cool that everyone showed concern and support though, so we just wanted to say "it's all good" and thanks for asking."
Just For Fun
Kirk Hammet, Baby Kicker
A video of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett accidently kicking a beach ball into a baby at a recent show has been circulating around the Internet. Metal Injection has taken a few minutes to edit a remix with funny sound effects for your viewing pleasure (seriously, it was hard to even see what was happening in the original):
Metallica To Play Rock In Rio 2011
Metallica has issued the following announcement about performing at next year's edition of the Rock in Rio festival:
"We know it’s pretty nutty to announce a show almost a year in advance...certainly not something we’ve ever done before! However, when we were asked to headline the original Rock in Rio, the one actually in Rio de Janeiro (!!), we just couldn’t say 'no.' After playing at other Rock in Rio festivals in Lisbon and Madrid years past, it seemed like it would make for a fun break from whatever (??!!) we might be doing a year from now.
"So we hope you’ll dig up a 2011 calendar and mark off September 25, 2011 for a date with ‘Tallica in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tickets go on sale on November 19th, 2010 only at the Rock in Rio official website. Other points of sale will be available only after July, 1, 2011."
Metallica To Appear On Jimmy Kimmel
On Thursday, November 4th, Metallica performed a release show for the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game in Santa Monica, CA. The band has now issued the following brief announcement about portions of the show appearing on tonight's edition of the Jimmy Kimmel Live show:
"You just might want to tune into 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9th for a glimpse of the guys at the 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' release party last week. Check your local listings for times on the ABC network."
Just For Fun
Adam Lambert Covers Metallica, Video Available
Pop artists seem to love covering metal's classic tracks. Celine Dion, Shakira and Madonna have done it and now you can add Adam Lambert (American Idol season 8 runner-up) to that list. During an October 17, 2010 tour stop in Auckland, New Zealand Adam Lambert busted out Metallica's biggest hit "Enter Sandman." Surprisingly, the crowd knew the words. You can view the video below:
Here's another video with slightly better sound quality, as tipped by commenter 21stCentury:
Watch Metallica's "Creeping Death" Performance
A bootleg video of Metallica performing "Creeping Death" at Activision’s "Call of Duty: Black Ops" launch concert in Hanger 8 of the Santa Monica Airport has surfaced. Check it out below.
Metallica's setlist for the concert was as follows:
Creeping Death
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Fuel
Harvester of Sorrow
Fade to Black
Cyanide
Sad But True
One
Master of Puppets
Battery
Stone Cold Crazy
Enter Sandman
Metallica's "Call Of Duty" Setlist Revealed
The setlist has been revealed for Metallica's performance at the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" launch party. The band performed at Hangar Eight at the Santa Monica Airport, California in part of a promotion campaign for the new addition to the video game franchise. You can check out the band's setlist below:
1. Creeping Death
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls
3. Fuel
4. Harvester Of Sorrow
5. Fade To Black
6. Cyanide
7. Sad But True
8. One
9. Master Of Puppets
10. Battery
11. Stone Cold Crazy
12. Enter Sandman
Metallica Playing "Black Ops" Release Show
Metallica has issued the following announcement about playing a release show for the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game:
"Our friends over at Activision, the fine folks who bring you the 'Guitar Hero' games, noticed a small hole in the Metalli-tour schedule in between Australian dates and rang us up to invite us to the launch of their next 'Call of Duty' game, 'Black Ops.' One thing led to another and next thing we know, we're playing at the party! Kinda like that top secret (yeah, right!) show we did in Austin at the South By Southwest Music Festival when our 'Guitar Hero' game was released in March of 2009.
"The end result is that on this Thursday, November 4, we'll be in Santa Monica, CA rockin' at the Santa Monica airport, Hangar 8. In addition to celebrating the release of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops,' the event will raise funds for The Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization that helps soldiers transition to civilian life and assists them in establishing jobs and careers. Tickets will not go on sale, but we have a limited number of passes for Fan Club members to attend. If you're a Met Club member and will be in the L.A. area in a few days, head over to this location to find out how you can win a pair of tickets.
"A big thanks to the Activision staff for inviting us as we sneak one more show in before the World Magnetic tour ends in Australia."
Fuelbooded Posts Metallica Cover Performance Video
Fuelblooded has posted a video clip online of the band performing "The Shortest Straw," which can be viewed below. The band also commented on the footage:
"Hi ya'll! We finally took some time to render a couple of clips from our last show, which was in February of this year. Yeah... long time ago :( But the situation is like it is, at least we're still around and writing new music for the next album! For now, we are happy to show you two songs from our CD presentation show at the W2. Go check em out on the official Fuelblooded YTC! We'll probably post a couple more later... Have fun!"
Metallica Announces New Live EP Details
Metallica has revealed details concerning a new live EP, which will be released through Music Monitor Network's new program called Metal Club and coincide with its launch. The new live EP, titled "Live At Grimey's" features 9 live tracks recorded during the band's June 12, 2008 secret show held in the basement of Grimey's in Nashville, Tennessee. The EP will be made available at select independent record stores across North America on November 26th, 2010.
Here's the "Live at Grimey's" tracklisting:
1. No Remorse
2. Fuel
3. Harvester of Sorrow
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
5. For Whom The Bell Tolls
6. Master of Puppets
7. Sad But True
8. Motorbreath
9. Seek And Destroy
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