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 Posts Interview With Alice In Chains
Metallica has issued the following announcement about posting an audio interview online with Alice in Chains:
"Just prior to hitting the stage at Knebworth for the final European show of 2009, James and Lars sat down with the guys from Alice In Chains to talk about life, Layne, and of course their new album that hits the streets on Tuesday. Check your local radio station for the full AIC special including songs from the new album, or listen to the interview sections here."
Metallica Bassist Speaks About "Big Four" Tour
When recently talking to Metromix, Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo confirmed that the band is trying to put together a tour between themselves, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, also known as the "Big Four" of Thrash Metal. Speaking on the idea, he said; "I think it's great. We've had a few different conversations on the subject. . . . There's a lot of history there. I think it'd be great for metal. I don't think all four bands have played together at the same time." Pressed as to whether the rumors of the tour were true, Trujillo answered, "There is, but nothing's concrete. It's not a sealed deal. We're working on it."
Metallica Plays Marin County Debut Warm-Up Show
Metallica warmed up for the next leg of the World Magnetic tour with a concert in their backyard, playing for the very first time in their home town of San Rafael, CA, just north of San Francisco.
Metallica's Marin County debut at the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium was an appearance as part of a fundraiser for the Marin Museum of History's Marin Rocks exhibition slated to open in 2010. The Marin Rocks museum is set to open summer 2010 in downtown San Rafael, and will include exhibits celebrating Marin's rock music heritage, performance spaces and educational programs for young people in music and the arts.
Metallica's James Hetfield has lived in Marin since the mid-'80s. He bought a 500-acre spread in San Rafael, he lives there with his wife, Francesca, and three children, Cali, Castor and Marcella, ages 11, 9 and 7.
James Hetfield lives a quiet, low-key life in Marin County, and is always content to stay under the radar. But as the museum plans hit financial trouble, James Hetfield came to the rescue and offered to hold a Metallica concert with proceeds going to the museum. Tickets for the 2,000 seat Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium venue went between $100 and $350 and sold out in ten minutes.
"We've never done a public show. I don't know why. Probably because there aren't that many places to play in Marin that are large enough to satisfy enough people," James Hetfield said to the Independent Journal. "But in the last few years, basically after 'St. Anger,' we started getting more into public service, giving back to the community, discovering how good that feels."
"Growing up struggling in a dysfunctional family and being able to turn to music as my escape and therapy and savior is dear to my heart," James Hetfield of Metallica said. "So introducing kids to music and having a safe clean place for the youth of Marin to come in and jam, talk about their problems and write songs together really excites me."
"It's very easy in Marin. Most of the people who stop me are very polite, saying things like, `Hey, James, what's up?' That's pretty much it. The people who get star struck or clingy are tourists, and they associate their trip to Marin with me. Everyone else sees me as a resident of this county. It's very easy to kick back and be an equal."
Moonalice, featuring Marin musicians Pete Sears and Barry Sless, opened the show. Metallica came out a little after 9:30 p.m., James Hetfield thanked the crowd, saying: "We appreciate you coming out to support the ancestry and the history of music in Marin County."
The setlist of Metallica's show was as follows:
Creeping Death
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Fuel
Harvester of Sorrow
Fade to Black
Broken, Beat, and Scarred
Cyanide
Sad But True
One
Master of Puppets
Battery
Nothing Else Matters
Enter Sandman
Hit the Lights
Seek and Destroy
Metallica's World Magnetic tour begins in Nashville. More...
Austrian Death Machine Posts Teaser Online
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and California frontman Ahhnold are back for round two with the release of AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE’s "Double Brutal," the follow up to 2008’s highly successful release, "Total Brutal." This two-disc set features one disc of all new heavy tracks in the tradition of all of Ahhnold’s greatest cinematic moments and a second disc of cover songs including songs originally performed by METALLICA, MEGADETH, MISFITS, JUDAS PRIEST and more, with cover art once again being tackled by Ed Repka (MEGADETH, DEATH, NOFX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, etc), and is set for a North American release on September 29, 2009. The album also features guest performances by BUZ MCGRATH (UNEARTH), ANDREW TAPLEY (THE HUMAN ABSTRACT), JAMES GERICKE (DEATH BY STEREO), MARK MACDONAL (MERCURY SWITCH), ROCKY GRAY (LIVING SACRIFICE), RUSTY COOLEY and more.
A new audio clip featuring sneak peeks at tracks taken from Double Brutal is currently available on Austrian Death Machine's MySpace page.
“Sometimes being stereotypically metal is fitting. I'm not trying to break new ground; I just want to break people's necks... and have fun doing it,” comments AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE creator Tim Lambesis.
Here is the complete "Double Brutal" track listing: More...
Thrash Metal's "Big Four" To Tour?
According to Slayer guitarist Kerry King, a dream tour featuring Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax could well be in the works. Speaking to Britain's Metal Hammer magazine, King stated:
“I’ve heard people referencing Lars. I don’t know Lars that well and I haven’t heard it from Lars but apparently he’s talking to somebody about it. Maybe us, Metallica, Megadeth (and), I think he even threw in Anthrax and I said in this day and age, I know we had that time together but how do you leave out Machine Head? There’s better options than Anthrax and that’s nothing against Anthrax, but they’ve just been in pieces for quite some time and that doesn’t make as much sense to me."
The closest the world has got to having the "Big Four" tour together came in 1991 when Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax were joined on tour by the up and coming Alice In Chains, who stepped in for Bay Area thrashers Death Angel, on the Clash Of The Titans tour. The tour also went to Europe where Megadeth and Slayer performed without Anthrax and Alice In Chains but with Suicidal Tendencies and Testament.
Korn's Fieldy Organizes "A Song For Chi"
As you may know, Chi Cheng, bass player for the Deftones, is currently in a semi-conscious state following an automobile accident in Santa Clara, CA on November 4th, 2008. Chi is slowly making progress but he needs your help.
Fieldy has organized an amazing cast of musicians from Machine Head, Metallica, Korn, Hatebreed, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Sevendust and more to record an epic song for Chi.
You can help support Chi and his family by heading over to the A Song For Chi site where you can download your free copy of the song, watch the music video and make a donation. 100% of your donation will go to Chi and his family to help cover his ongoing medical expenses.
"A Song For Chi" featuring Jim Root (Slipknot), Sid (Slipknot), Ray Luzier (Korn), Fieldy (Korn), Dave Mc Clain (Machine Head), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Morgan Rose (Sevendust), Brian "Head" Welch (formerly of Korn), Munky (Korn), Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed), Wuv (POD), Mike Wengren (Disturbed) and Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage). The song was produced by Fieldy (Korn) and Q (Stillwell), engineered by Q (Stillwell) and Ralph Patlan, and mixed by Jim "Bud" Monti. The video, which can be seen below, was directed by Sébastien Paquet.
"A Song For Chi" Music Video
Mustaine Revels In #1 Placement In Guitarist Book
Metallica Blog Magnetic has posted an excerpt of Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine's interview with Classic Rock magazine about his #1 placement in Joel McIver's recent book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists." As usual, since he was fired from Metallica in 1983, Metallica is the topic of many of his interviews.
How did it feel to be No.1 in Joel McIver's recent book, The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists?
"It was especially sweet when I found out that Joel has written books on Metallica. I looked at my copy of the book – I wasn't on the cover or the back. I figured I'd be somewhere like No.69. So I thumbed through it; it's a really comprehensive, good book. I got to No.50 and I thought, `Am I in here?' I'd been told that I was, but not which position. So I got No.16 and I saw Hetfield. I thought, `Wow' because I respect James. I'm a better lead player than he is, but he's one of the three best rhythm players in the world."
The other two being?
"Malcolm Young [of AC/DC] and myself. Malcolm kept it basic but brought a whole new style of rhythm playing to the world. So I got to the Top 10… I still wasn't in there. Every page I turned, I became more excited. I get to No.5 and it's Kirk [Hammett], and I thought, `Thank you, God'."
"At that point it didn't matter [which position I was]. To be better than both of them [Hetfield and Hammett] meant so much – it's been one of the pet peeves of my career and I've never known how to deal with it. I didn't realise that it has had so much bearing upon my life. Then I got to No.2 and it was John Petrucci [of Dream Theater] and I froze. I was No.1.
"What made it better still is that the guy wrote: `This isn't about Dave as a person because he's been a cock' – [interjects with a bray of laughter] – `These four pages are about his guitar playing, which is the best. There are people who are better at one thing that Mustaine does, and others that are better than another, but no-one who's as good at everything'. All I thought was… I win!"
In a way did it represent closure?
"That's it exactly. I'm not addicted [to anything] anymore. And I'm no longer struggling with past demons from another band [Metallica]. That game has ended. Lars [Ulrich] called me up and offered the chance to come to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame thing and not be inducted, to sit in the audience [instead].
"'It's only for people who've been on the records' is what I was told. That would have been awkward. So I didn't go. There are obviously some unresolved issues on Lars' part. But you know what? If God wants me in the Hall Of Fame, I will be there."
Dave Mustaine Slams Lars Ulrich... Again
In the September 2009 issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine (see cover below), Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine explains the reasons behind his decision to turn down Metallica's invitation to attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Mustaine, who was a member of Metallica for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, tells the magazine, "Lars [Ulrich, Metallica drummer] said, 'If you were on the record, you got inducted; if you weren't on the record, you didn't,' and would I come along and hang out and watch them get inducted? I was like, 'Dude, that's so typical!' It makes for the same kind of mentality as a guy watching some other guy fuck his girlfriend. I just said, 'I'm flattered and I'm proud of you guys and I wish you well. I'll be there if I'm being inducted, but if I'm gonna watch, then I've got better things to do.'"
Mustaine adds, "To say that I'm not on the record, well, I'd say that there are 40 million fans with Megadeth and Metallica records in their collections that would say that Dave is on the Metallica records because my name's on there [in the songwriting credits], but I guess Lars never really looked past the word 'Ulrich.' He just stopped there and read it again, over and over and over!
"Bottom line is, I'm going to get into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame one way or another and he can't keep me out! When I do, I'm going to ask him to induct us and I'm gonna give eggs to everyone in the front row! [Laughs]" More...
Just For Fun
RickRoll w/ "Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit Up"
Thanks to DJ Morgoth, you can now Rickroll your friends with only half the suckitude, by linking to his latest mashup video for "Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit Up," which you can see below.
You can also download an MP3 of the song here.
If that intrigues you, you may be interested in downloading DJ Morgoth's "MetalMashMix 2009" - a single MP3 containing mashups of the following tracks:
1. Wu-Tang Clan vs. System Of A Down vs. Nine Inch Nails vs. Queens Of The Stone Age - Shame on a Bootlegga [ToToM]
2. Lady Gaga vs. Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Dance (Bullet For Lady Gaga) [DJ Schmolli]
3. Gorillaz vs. Rage Against The Machine - Dare to Testify [ToToM]
4. Rage Against The Machine vs. Shaggy - Killing Boombastic [DJ Zebra]
5. Metallica vs. Panjabi MC - Metallica Goes To Punjab [Wax Audio]
6. Pain vs. Black Sabbath - I'm Going Paranoid [DJ Morgoth]
7. The Prodigy vs. Judas Priest - You've Got Another Firestarter Comin' [DJ Morgoth]
8. Gorillaz vs. Motörhead - Ace Of Spades Feels Good [DJ Morgoth]
9. Ray Parker Jr. vs. AC/DC - ThunderBusters [Wax Audio]
10. Bryan Adams vs. Metallica - Enter You [Wax Audio]
Lamb Of God Announces Fall Tour Dates
On September 14th, Lamb of God will commence the fall Wrath tour in the United States and Canada, combining 25 support shows with Metallica, with 25 headline shows with special guests Gwar and Job For A Cowboy. The tour will end at Madison Square Garden on November 15th. This will be Lamb of God's third tour with Metallica after a three-week run last December in the US and a seven-week tour throughout Europe this summer.
"Wrath" debuted at number 2 on the Billboard chart and is on target to be the bands biggest worldwide selling record. The CD debuted at number 1 in Canada and Canadian fans will get multiple opportunities to see the band on the fall tour.
Here are the fall Lamb of God tour dates: More...
Sonisphere Highlights To Air On Channel 4
British fans who were able to attend the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth last weekend will be able to watch the highlights of the show on August 14th when Channel 4 broadcasts a special show at 12:10am which will feature live and backstage footage. Bands featured on the program include Metallica, Linkin Park, Anthrax, Machine Head, Feeder, Heaven & Hell, Alice In Chains, Bullet For My Valentine and Taking Back Sunday. There will also be a video diary from Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor.
Harptallica Announces Summer European Tour Dates
Harptallica, the duo who play Metallica covers on harps, has announced the following European tour dates:
08/20 - Lubbenau, Germany - Kulturhof
08/21 - Hamburg, Germany - Ballroom-Hamburg
08/22 - Gouda, Holland - De Gonz
08/23 - High Wycombe, UK - Nags Head Loft
08/24 - Bristol, UK - The Croft
08/26 - Brighton, UK - Prince Albert
08/27 - Swindon, UK - The Rolleston
08/28 - Dyfed, UK - The Kilkenny Cat
08/30 - Pontypridd, UK - The Crown Inn
08/31 - Milton Keynes, UK - The Craufurd Arms
09/01 - London, UK - The Bull & Gate
09/02 - Brussels, Belgium - Sazz'n Jazz
09/04 - Roskilde, Denmark - Gimle Cafe
09/05 - Hamburg, Germany - "Rock At Harbour" Festival
09/06 - Paderborn, Germany - Cube
Metallica Posts New Intro for "My Apocalypse"
Metallica has issued the following update:
"We've been enjoying playing My Apocalypse out here on the road but felt like it could use something extra. We decided that it needed a cool intro to set the mood so James wrote one. Check out and enjoy this free download... and make sure you learn it for singing along at a future show!"
Click here for your free download of the My Apocalypse Intro.
Machine Head To Support Metallica In December
Metallica has announced that Lamb Of God will be unable to join them on tour in December so in their place will be Machine Head. A message from the band reads as follows:
"While we are still enjoying our European summer vacation, a quick note here about the Fall shows in North America. Our French friends Gojira will be joining us, along with Lamb of God, for shows September 14 - October 18, while Lars' brethren from Denmark Volbeat will hanging for the shows October 26 – December 12. One other quick thing - unfortunately Lamb of God cannot continue on with us in December, so we'll have Machine Head out on those dates!
"See you out there!"
Metallica Announces Rock Hall Of Fame Shows
Metallica has issued the following announcement about playing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts:
"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts
Wow . . . did they really invite us to be a part of these shows? We could not be more honored to be participating in a two night series of concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York that will benefit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Get this - we're playing with U2, Eric Clapton and Aretha Franklin on October 30! Night number one on October 29 will include Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and friends . . . and our friends at the Hall of Fame tell us there will be more great artists, but that it's all still top secret.
"Tickets will be available for purchase with an American Express card through www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 from 6:00 AM PDT (9:00 AM EDT) Monday, July 27, through Sunday, August 2 at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT). Tickets will be on sale to the general public beginning Monday, August 3 at 6:00 AM PDT (9:00 AM EDT). For more information about the event, ticket prices, and on sale information, go here.
"We hope that you can join us there for this amazing line-up!"
Gojira Announce Headline Tour Dates
France's GOJIRA have announced a series of headline dates on off days from the Metallica/Lamb of God tour which goes from September 14th thru October 18. Support on these shows will come from Zoroaster and Burst. The dates are as follows:
9/21/09 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
9/22/09 Ottobar, Baltimore MD
9/24/09 The Masquerade, Atlanta GA
9/25/09 The Hangar, New Orleans, LA
9/27/09 Warehouse Live, Houston TX
10/2/09 The Social, Orlando FL
10/5/09 Valarium, Knoxville TN
10/6/09 Pop's Nite Club, St. Louis (w/ Goatwhore, The Berzerker, Warbringer)
10/7/09 The Rave Bar, Milwaukee WI
10/9/09 The Pearl Room, Mokena IL
Metallica Announces Guitar Hero Competition
Metallica has issued the following announcement about a Guitar Hero competition in Cophenhagen:
"A few things going on in a certain drummer's hometown...
"As Lars preps his guest list, we thought we would let you know about a couple of events surrounding the five sold out shows in Copenhagen starting tonight. First up, there is a Guitar Hero competition running at Deres in the Copenhagen City Centre . . . sign up online here or visit the store at Vimmelskaftet 45 to enter the competition. The grand finale takes place on Friday, July 24 at 3:00 PM and of course you need to be there in person to compete for two tickets, including passes to meet the band, for the show on July 27.
"In case you can't join us at the Forum or just want to hear it again, tonight's show will be recorded for national radio P3 and broadcast this Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 PM. And finally, keep watching the BT for a chance to week meet and greet passes . . . the contest starts this week.
"A big thanks to everyone in Copenhagen for allowing us to hang in your city for five nights!"
Metallica to Play at Marin History Museum Benefit
Metallica has posted the following blog:
"We have made Marin County in Northern California our home for many years, so we were more than honored when the Marin History Museum asked us to participate in their benefit concert as they prepare to launch the exhibit Marin Rocks. That's right, finally, a show in our own back yards . . . something that has NEVER happened! So we're hoping you can join us at the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium on Friday, September 11 as we rock the 2,000 seat auditorium before heading back out in N. America on the World Magnetic tour.
"Tickets go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 10 AM PDT through www.ticketmaster.com or on Monday, August 3 at the Marin Center box office, online at www.marincenter.org, or by phone at 415-499-6800. Prices for tickets start at $100.00. Met Clubbers, your pre-sale begins on Thursday, July 30 at 10 AM PDT, please see www.metclub.com for all the details.
"All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Museum's new exhibition that will celebrate our music community with displays and educational programs. Check out www.marinhistory.org for more info, or click here for additional benefit details."
Metallica Streaming Nimes Show Online
Metallica has issued the following announcement about streaming a live show online for a limited time:
"Between 7/11 and 7/15, the July 7th show from Nimes, France is being streamed here.
"If you miss the stream, you can always purchase and download your copy of the show (and virtually any show since 2004) over at LiveMetallica.com."
Video Interview With Metallica Posted Online
Music TV has posted a live video interview online with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich during the band's stop in Milan, Italy on June 22nd. The interview can be viewed below. More...
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