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
Below is our complete Metallica news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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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The Big Four To Release Bulgaria Show On DVD
Thrash metal fans who have been demanding that the "big four" of thrash (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer) release a DVD of their current European run will be excited to find out that the four bands plan on doing exactly that this September, when they will release a DVD/Blu Ray package featuring their entire sets at their recent concert in Bulgaria. The DVD will feature one hour performances from Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, as well as two hours of Metallica and some backstage footage and interviews thrown in for good measure. More details are expected to be revealed shortly.
Check out our report from the live via satellite viewing of this event here.
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The Big Four Rock by Satellite
Thrash veterans Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica have never before all played the same show or festival. This isn’t too surprising, as that is a lot of stars and egos to get into one place at one time – someone has to play first, and only one band can play last. But finally in summer of 2010 the Sonisphere Festivals wrangled all four together to play seven dates in Europe. Because there are no North American dates the bands arranged to have the show in Sofia, Bulgaria beamed by satellite to hundred of theaters back home. And while there are plenty of ways to nitpick the negatives, the end result is a hugely entertaining concert via video. More...
Big Four Cover Diamond Head Together In Bulgaria
Members of thrash metal's four biggest bands, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer, joined forces tonight in Sofia, Bulgaria, to perform a cover of the classic Diamond Head song, "Am I Evil?" You can check out fan filmed footage of the performance below. The four bands are currently touring together for the first time in their lengthy careers as part of the Sonisphere Festival circuit in Europe. More...
Footage Available Of The "Big Four" Together
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax — the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — played together for the first time on June 16 in front of 81,000 fans at the Sonisphere festival at Bemowo Airport in Warsaw, Poland. Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has posted video footage of the photo call that took place before the Warsaw concert. Watch the clip below.
Metallica Posts Live Footage From France
Metallica recently posted some high quality live footage from their May 23, 2010 concert at Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon, France. Check it out below:
Metallica Comments On Australian Shows
Metallica has checked in with the following update about upcoming Australian tour dates:
"Wow . . . you guys are nuts and we are nuts about you!! It's still mind boggling to us that 13 shows in Australia sold out in less than an hour! So guess what??? We're coming BAAAACCCK! We spent the last couple of weeks trying to put a schedule together in September that would include yet another visit . . . the third one, the prequel if you will. It works out that on our way to Japan we can do just that, so look for us AGAIN on September 15 in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena and September 18 in Sydney at Acer Arena.
"Tickets go on sale June 25 at 9:00 AM. The Visa pre-sale is June 21 at noon through June 23 at 9:00 AM and the Ticketek pre-sale June 23, also at noon, goes through June 24 at 5:00 PM. The World Magnetic tour is indeed starting to wind down . . . just a couple more announcements to go, so keep an eye out here."
The upcoming Metallica tour dates are as follows: More...
First "Big Four" Show Goes Down In Poland
Last night in Poland, history was indeed made in the thrash/metal world. The "Big Four" - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - the four bands who defined the thrash/metal genre - played together on the same stage for the first time EVER, headlining the Sonisphere Festival 2010 held at Bemowo Airport in Warsaw, Poland in front of some 100,000 ecstatic fans.
"It's about f--cking time this happened," said Slayer's Kerry King last night after playing the history-making show.
For the occasion, Slayer played a set packed with fan-favorites:
World Painted Blood
Jihad
War Ensemble
Hate Worldwide
Dead skin Mask
Angel of Death
Beauty through order
Disciple
Mandatory Suicide
Chemical Warfare
South of Heaven
Raining Blood
This history-making Big Four lineup will headline six more Sonisphere Festivals over the summer in Europe. In addition, the show scheduled for Sofia Bulgaria will be broadcast via satellite on Tuesday, June 22 to more than 450 movie theaters in more than 140 markets in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Latin America. Delayed screenings will take place in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.
Slayer, Sabbath And More To Be In New Guitar Hero
Activision has announced some of the details for their next installment in the popular Guitar Hero video game franchise, including several bands. The new game will be called Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock and will be much more story based than the previous games. Players will begin their careers at the legendary CBGBs venue and continue to the molten lava fields of rock treachery as eight Guitar Hero characters transform into rock warriors that must join together to use their unique, game-changing powers to help the Demi-God of Rock take down "The Beast" and save rock n’ roll.
"Guitar Hero has set the standard for music based gaming and with Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock’s all-new Quest Mode, robust and authentic set list, over-the-top challenges and rock-inspired new hardware, we are once again bringing the soul and energy of rock n’ roll to fans around the world,” said David Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, Guitar Hero.
"The world is a boring place. Come with me, and enter a world populated of Demi-Gods and Beasts. Transform from an everyday person and become the savior of rock and roll,” said Gene Simmons of KISS. “It was an honor and privilege to narrate Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock, even more so, to voice the Demi God. From the God of Thunder to the Demi-God, how cool is that..." More...
Metallica Adds Japanese Shows
Metallica has issued the following update about adding two more Japanese shows:
"It's been almost seven years since we've played indoors in Tokyo, so it's about time! We can't wait to return to Japan on September 25 and 26 for two shows at the Saitama Super Arena. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 3 at 10:00 AM with an eplus pre-sale starting on June 12 at 10:00 AM. We're working on a few more shows for the month of September, so keep an eye out here over the next couple of weeks for updates."
The upcoming Metallica tour dates are as follows: More...
Orphaned Land Talks About Playing With Metallica
Israeli heavy metal group Orphaned Land has posted a message online, discussing their recent supporting slot for Metallica in Israel. Their message reads as follows:
“It was 17 years ago, in 1993 when I saw Metallica for the first time. There were barely any metal concerts of foreign bands in Israel that time. I still remember that day, I was 17 years old only, the moment where they played 'Fade To Black' is for sure the highlight moment of my youth. Time went by and here we are, finding ourselves sharing the stage with the fathers of metal. Orphaned Land exist for 18 years now, we accomplished some success ourselves and toured the world. Still, I cannot remember when I was exited like that, the fact that we even had a small chat with the Metallica members is a moment to remember, I know that they are just humans, but they are our childhood heroes! This was such a night to remember and a great closure to this youth moment I had with Metallica.
"Unfortunately, we saw only six songs from the amazing Metallica concert and then we had to run to the airport to catch a flight to play at the equally fantastic Rock Hard festival in Germany. We arrived on Sunday at an amazing venue, a sunny day and a rare atmosphere, some kind of a big metallic family gathering. The fans were great, we also met many friends who came, everyone was red like a tomato (from the sun) and the show was one hell of a party.
"Thank you Metallica!!! Thank you Rock Hard fest!!"
Big Four To Be Broadcasted in Movie Theaters
The June 22nd, Sonisphere Festival (featuring the "Big Four") will be broadcasted via satellite to select theaters. 445 U.S. theaters in over 140 U.S. markets will showcase this concert. Tickets go on sale today, May 21st. Tickets are on sale internationally May, 28. For more information, check out TheBigfourLive. No word yet, on when the "Big Four," will tour in the USA. Stay tuned.
Kerry King Hopeful For "Big Four" U.S. Tour
In a recent interview with Noisecreep, Slayer guitarist Kerry King spoke about his hopes to bring the "Big Four" of thrash metal (Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax) together for a North American tour.
"I hope Slayer/Megadeth tour is a precursor to the Big Four coming to the States," King said. "That tour it should be everywhere: here, Australia, Japan. Any place that wants it should have it and it should happen."
He added: "Metallica has toured a ton and as much as we have going, we don't have a free moment in our schedule, so this is just me thinking out loud, but I'd say it would be great in summer 2011. If there are any talks, they are preliminary. And that's a time frame that would work for us."
Read the full article at Noisecreep.
Metallica Issues Letter To Ronnie James Dio
Metallica drummer Lars Ulric has issued the following open letter to the recently deceased Ronnie James Dio:
"Dear Ronnie, I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you to know that you were one of the main reasons I made it onto that stage to begin with. When I first saw you in Elf, opening for Deep Purple in 1975, I was completely blown away by the power in your voice, your presence on stage, your confidence, and the ease with which you seemed to connect to 6000 Danish people and one starry-eyed 11 year old, most of whom were not familiar with Elf's music. The following year, I was so psyched when I heard the results of you joining forces with my favorite guitar player. You guys sounded so right for each other and I instantly became Rainbow's #1 fan in Denmark.
"In the fall of 1976, when you played your first show in Copenhagen, I was literally in the front row and the couple of times we made eye contact you made me feel like the most important person in the world. The news that you guys were staying in town on your day off somehow embedded itself in my brain and I made the pilgrimage to the Plaza Hotel to see if I could somehow grab a picture, an autograph, a moment, anything. A few hours later you came out and were so kind and caring... pictures, autographs and a couple minutes of casual banter. I was on top of the world, inspired and ready for anything. Rainbow came to Copenhagen a couple more times over the next few years and each time you guys blew my mind, and for a good three years were my absolute favorite band on this planet. More...
Metallica Announces Second New Zealand Show
American heavy metal legends Metallica has announced a second show in the city of Auckland, New Zealand when they head down under this October. The tour is in support of the bands latest studio album, "Death Magnetic."
The New Zealand and Australian tour dates are as follows: More...
Metallica Announces More Australian/NZ Tour Dates
American heavy metal veterans Metallica has announced that they have added three more Australian shows to their touring schedule of Australia and New Zealand, due to overwhelming demand.
The tour dates are now as follows: More...
Metallica Posts Moscow Video Footage
Metallica has posted footage online both in the tuning room and the on stage from their recent performance in Moscow on April 24th, 2010. The first clip can be viewed below and the second can be found after the jump.
Metallica Announces Australia/New Zealand Tour
Metallica has announced dates for an Australia and New Zealand tour this fall. The band comments:
"We know, we know . . . it has been WAY too long since we visited this part of the world, but we're here to tell you that it is game on!!!! We can't wait to head over to New Zealand and many parts of Australia bringing the World Magnetic Tour to places it has not rocked yet. Starting October 13, 2010 in Auckland, NZ, we'll also be in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne . . . dates and venues are below.
"Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 13 at 9:00 AM in the local time zone. As usual, Met Club members should check www.metclub.com for all the pre-sale details.
"We look forward to seeing all our friends there who have patiently (or maybe not so patiently!) waited over six years!!!"
Tour dates are as follows:
Oct. 13 Auckland, New Zealand - Vector Arena
Oct. 18 Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Centre
Oct. 22 Perth, Australia - Burswood Dome
Nov. 10 Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
Nov. 15 Adelaide, Australia - Entertainment Centre
Nov. 18 Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
Czech Republic Sonisphere Stop Changes Venues
Metallica has checked in with the following update a venue change for the Sonisphere Festival date on June 19th:
"If you're planning a trip to the Sonisphere Festival in the Czech Republic on June 19, just a quick note to let you know that the show has moved from Mimon Airport to Milovice Airport, only 47 km from Prague. This one's a 'Big Four' show with Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and of course us."
Further details on the Czech Republic Sonisphere festival can be found at this location.
Metallica Continues To Re-Release Vinyl Albums
Metallica has issued the following update about continuing to re-release their discography on vinyl:
"We know it's been a little time since we last talked vinyl, but we're keepin' our promise to release the entire catalog bringing you 'Load' on May 18. If you've been following along, you know the drill - there will be two packages, a two disc gatefold package for the 33.3 version, and a box for the four disc, 180 gram, 45 rpm deluxe edition. All the music was half speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA to bring you audiophile quality.
"Check out your fav local record shop to pick up a copy starting Tuesday, May 18. We don't have details on a release for our friends outside of North America at this time so we'll hit you back here as soon as we know more. And of course 'Re-Load' is next in the queue . . . tentative date for that to hit the streets is at the end of June."
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Vote Slash for Office
Slash (Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver) released his new solo album this week that includes a song sung by Ozzy Osbourne, “Crucify The Dead” containing the lyrics: "A loaded gun jammed by a rose/the thorns are not around your head/your ego cut you til you bled". Slash is adamant that the song is not about ex-band mate Axl Rose saying, “Yes, there were some key lines in there that were very suggestive of my experience. No, this is just an overall picture of the issues.” Prediction: We are two years from Slash running for a political office… More...
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