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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Metallica Reveals Opening Acts for European Tour
Metallica has announced that Fear Factory, Gojira and Volbeat will be the opening acts for the upcoming European tour.
The band comments: "Whew . . . we had a great run in Latin America and are gearing up to head back to Europe next month after a short break. We're happy to report that Fear Factory and Gojira have graciously agreed to hang with us for the April shows, while Lars' Danish buddies Volbeat have signed up for the May shows (with the exception of May 22 in Tel Aviv, where local band Orphaned Land will take the stage)...
"We'll see YOU out there starting April 13 in Oslo, Norway."
Here are the tour dates for the European tour: More...
High On Fire To Join Metallica On Select Dates
Californian power trio High On Fire has been selected to join Metallica on select shows in May. “High on Fire is ecstatic to join Metallica on its upcoming tour,” said the band in a statement. "We are honored to be chosen by James, Lars, Kirk and Robert and look forward to introducing their loyal crowds to our brand of heaviness."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Orphaned Land To Support Metallica In Israel
Israeli metallers Orphaned Land have announced they will be supporting Metallica on May 22nd at the Ramat Gan Stadium. Orphaned Land's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
4/5 2010 Riding 3 Tel-Aviv - IL
4/29 2010 Salamandra 1 Barcelona - ES
4/30 2010 Sala El Grito Madrid - ES
5/1 2010 Santiago Alquimista Lisboa - PT
5/2 2010 SWR Barroselas MetalFest Barroselas - PT
5/9 2010 Marche Gare Lyon - FR
5/10 2010 Dynamo Werk 21 Zürich - CH
5/11 2010 La Laiterie Club Strasbourg - FR
5/12 2010 Herb En Zic Festival Besancon - FR
5/14 2010 Le Nouveau Casino Paris - FR
5/15 2010 Le Ferrailleur Nantes - FR
5/22 2010 Ramat Gan Stadium Ramat Gan - IL
5/23 2010 Rock Hard Festival Gelsenkirchen - DE
6/26 2010 Gods of Metal 2010 Turin - IT
6/27 2010 The Underworld London - UK
8/5 2010 Wacken Open Air Wacken - DE
8/20 2010 Summer Breeze Open Air Dinkelsbuehl - DE
8/21 2010 Metal Méan Festival VI Méan - BE
Just For Fun
Metallica's "Enter Sandman," Smooth Jazz Version
Everyone loves covering and mashing up Metallica, and Metal Injection delivers with the latest mashup: a smooth jazz version of "Enter Sandman" dubbed over a live video of the band (with vocals). Check it out below.
Metallica Announces Final "Big Four" Tour Date
Metallica has issued the following announcement about adding on a final "Big Four" tour date:
"Sonisphere Update - The Last Big Four Announcement. Bucharest, Romania Added! We promised you one more Sonisphere date, so here you have it! The Sonisphere Festival will be hitting Bucharest, Romania on June 26, 2010 at Romexpo. 'The Big Four' (that's 'Tallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax) will be there, along with our friends Heaven & Hell. For more info, check out this location. Tickets are on sale now."
The upcoming Metallica tour dates are as follows: More...
Three People Stabbed At Metallica Concert
According to Colombian news sources, the Metallica concert in the city of Bogota last night featured scenes of violence, as three people were found stabbed, a policeman was wounded, more than fifty people arrested and property was destroyed by ticketless fans who tried to gate crash the show. This was the bands first Colombian show in eleven years and authorities prepared for trouble by having well over one thousand police officers at the event, as well as four tanks and several police trucks.
Metallica Relocates Caracas Show
Metallica, who recently relocated their Panama City tour date, has now issued the following update about relocating the Caracas show on March 12th:
"Caracas Show . . . Also Re-located. Moving to a new venue in the same complex. What a week! Bad news/good news. Bummer is that La Rinconada is still under construction preparing for the Softball World Championship. The good news, we'll be playing right next door at Campos de beisbol de la Rincodada! So literally 70 meters away, we'll be set up to rock Caracas this Friday, March 12. It goes without saying that your tickets to La Rinconada will be honored at the new location and when we last checked, there are a few left for sale."
Metallica Relocates Panama City Show
Metallica has issued the following statement about relocating their upcoming tour date in Panama City:
"The Panama City show moves indoors. We're having flashbacks . . . Puerto Rico, 1993 . . . wind, rain, more rain . . .shit, no show! So with that in mind, the show in Panama City on Monday, March 8 is being moved from Plaza Figali to Figali Convention Center, which is the indoor area at same complex. Our friendly meteorologists tell us that the weather there next week should be pretty wet, so we're moving inside now hoping to make it a much more pleasant experience for all of YOU. Of course if you have tickets to Plaza Figali, they will be honored at the Convention Center. And if you don't have tickets, what are you waiting for? They are available at Farmacias Metro, Extreme Planet and Hometek through Ticketplus.
Just For Fun
Olympic Figure Skating to Metallica?
In case you missed Russia's figure skating routine set to Metallica, be sure to check it out below.
Metallica Announces New "Big Four" Tour Dates
Metallica has issued the following update about adding on two more "Big Four" Sonisphere tour dates:
"Back with more Sonisphere dates to fill you in on . . . two of 'em to be exact. First up, Sofia, Bulgaria with the show hitting there on June 22 at Levski Stadium. Five days later we will be in Istanbul, Turkey on June 27 at F1 Park. Both shows will include the Big Four of 'Tallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax along with very special guests Heaven & Hell. There is one more Sonisphere show on the calendar . . . we'll be back here with the details shortly."
The upcoming Metallica tour dates are as follows:
3/5 2010 Estadio Mateo Flores Guatemala City, Guatemala
3/7 2010 Saprissa Stadium San Jose, Costa Rica
3/8 2010 Plaza Figali Panama City, Panama
3/10 2010 Park Simon Bolivar Bogota, Columbia
3/12 2010 La Rinconada Caracas, Venezuela
3/14 2010 Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico
4/13 2010 Telenor Arena Oslo, Norway
4/14 2010 Telenor Arena Oslo, Norway
4/17 2010 Riga Arena Riga, Latvia
4/18 2010 Saku Suurhall Tallinn, Estonia
4/20 2010 Siemens Arena Vilnius, Lithuania
4/21 2010 Siemens Arena Vilnius, Lithuania
4/24 2010 SK Olimpiisky Moscow, Russia
4/25 2010 SK Olimpiisky Moscow, Russia
5/11 2010 Odyssey Arena Belfast, N. Ireland
5/12 2010 Odyssey Arena Belfast, N. Ireland
5/14 2010 Puskas Ferenc Stadium Budapest, Hungary
5/16 2010 Hippodrome Zagreb, Croatia
5/18 2010 Pavilhao Atlantico Lisbon, Portugal
5/19 2010 Pavilhao Atlantico Lisbon, Portugal
5/23 2010 Halle Tony Garnier Lyon, France
6/16 2010 Sonisphere - Bemowo Airport Warsaw, Poland
6/18 2010 Sonisphere - Jonschwil Degenaupark Zurich, Switzerland
6/19 2010 Sonisphere - Mimon Airport Prague, Czech Republic
6/24 2010 Sonisphere - Terra Vibe Park Athens, Greece
Metallica Lowers Ticket Prices In Israel
As previously reported, Metallica fans in Israel had been boycotting the band's upcoming concert in the country due to ridiculously high ticket prices. It seems now however, that the boycott has proven a success, as a post on the boycott's Facebook group reads:
"Friends, I’m shaking with excitement as I’m writing this. After a 4 day campaign, tens of news items about us worldwide, over 6000 supporters and numerous media interviews we can say that we did it! We won!
"This afternoon, Or & Tomer Mussman met with Mr. Gad Oron, the promoter’s representative and reached an agreement about a significant drop in ticket prices.
"We would like to personally thank Metallica and their management for directly helping us with reaching our goal and reducing the prices. More...
Israeli Metallica Fans Boycott Concert
The previously announced Metallica concert at the Ramat Gan stadium in Israel has been met with an angered response from the country's metal fans, who feel that the ticket prices are ludicrously overpriced. Producer Marcel Avram is charging fans 600 shekel (around $159) for the cheapest seats and twice that amount for floor seats. Fans have expressed their outrage over social networking sites such as Facebook and many are refusing to buy tickets unless the price is dropped.
Metallica Announces Show In Israel
American heavy metal legends Metallica has announced that they will be performing in Israel for the first time since 1999, with a show scheduled for May 22nd at Ramat Gan Stadium. This will be Metallica's third time visiting the country. Stay tuned for further information.
New "Big Four" Sonisphere Date Confirmed
Slayer reports that a new "Big Four" Sonisphere date has been confirmed. Slayer will be joined by Megadeth, Anthrax, and Metallica at Sonisphere Greece on June 24th. Tickets go on sale next Monday, February 22nd. Check here for details.
Check out the latest listing of Slayer tour dates below, including their other Sonisphere appearances: More...
Metallica To Play Rock In Rio 2010
Metallica has issued the following update about performing at the Rock In Rio festival in Madrid:
"We are excited to be participating in Rock In Rio again, this time in Madrid! The multi-date festival at Madrid City of Rock takes place over six days in early June and we'll be there on Monday, June 14, 2010. Tickets go on sale February 23 at 12:01 AM at this location or in Spain through El Corte Ingles (902 400 222). The daily ticket price is 69 Euro and VIP tickets may be purchased by sending an e-mail to taquilla@rockinrio.com. Keep watching here . . . more announcements for June in the coming weeks!"
OpEd
A Decade Of Metal In Review
On the 31 Dec 1999, no planes came crashing out of the sky, nuclear bombs went off or microwave ovens tried to eat anyone. However, times were about to change and in the metal scene change was already well underway. Let us take a stroll through the decade in metal that was.
Many of the 90s big names like Emperor and Pantera prepared to give their last venomous scream dying off in the wake of ever diminishing interest in the metal scene that had plagued the 90s. In the year 2000 a band named “Limp Bizkit” came out with an album called "Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavoured Water" and in a storm nu-metal took over the public perception of heavy music, changing the face of metal irreparably. Although nu-metal had already been pioneered by Korn, bands like Deftones, Disturbed, Mudvayne and Linkin Park all had breakout releases in 2000. More...
VH-1 To Air Remastered Behind The Music Episodes
VH1 has updated some of their previous "Behind The Music" episodes, including Metallica's for a new run on VH1 Classic starting Saturday, February 6. The shows pick up where the original "Behind The Music" left off with new interviews, live footage, and video clips that update the stories. You can check out Metallica's feature at 10 PM EST on February 6 with repeats several times as listed below.
02/06/2010 10:00 P Saturday
02/07/2010 11:00 P Sunday
02/08/2010 01:30 P Monday
02/08/2010 08:00 P Monday
02/08/2010 01:30 A Monday
02/09/2010 12:00 P Tuesday
02/09/2010 07:00 P Tuesday
02/09/2010 12:00 A Tuesday
02/11/2010 11:00 A Thursday
02/11/2010 10:00 P Thursday
02/11/2010 02:00 A Thursday
02/12/2010 07:00 P Friday
02/16/2010 07:00 P Tuesday
02/19/2010 06:00 P Friday
02/20/2010 02:00 P Saturday
Other artists getting the "remastered" treatment include Genesis, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, and John Lennon.
Sepultura Posts Update From Show w/ Metallica
Sepultura has issued a short update following their shows with Metallica, as well as a video and tons of photos. Here's the update:
"So... METALLICA and SEPULTURA. What can we say? First off, thanks to the fans for the amazing response. No words to describe. Thanks to Metallica & crew for the amazing shows. And if you were not there, you missed one hell of a show.
"Here's James Hetfield who won't let me lie:"
Mastodon To Support Metallica In South America
A recent message from heavy metal legends Metallica has confirmed that Atlanta, Georgia based metal outfit Mastodon will be joining them on tour this Spring in Mexico and South America. The message reads as follows:
"After enduring the summer of 2009 on the road with us, our good friends in MASTODON have signed up for more! They will be joining us for two weeks in March of this year in Mexico, Central and South America.
"Hope to see YOU there too!"
Headline News
Judas Priest And AC/DC Win Grammy Awards
Two of the biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal walked away with Grammy awards last night as British metal legends Judas Priest picked up the award for Best Metal Performance, beating Lamb Of God, Megadeth, Ministry and Slayer, with their song "Dissident Aggressor," taken from their live album, "A Touch Of Evil: Live." Australian based hard rockers AC/DC also scooped the prize for Best Hard Rock Performance for their song "War Machine," which appears on their most recent studio album, "Black Ice" and the forthcoming "Iron Man 2" soundtrack. They were able to beat Metallica, Alice In Chains, Nickelback and Linkin Park in their category.
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