For a second year, Metallica will award tens of thousands of dollars to high school and college marching bands that perform their songs in creative ways. The band announced what’s officially known as the “Metallica Marching Band Competition” second annual competition in a video Thursday. “Together with our sponsors, we’re going to award over a quarter of a million dollars in brand-new gear to the winning high school, college, and university marching bands from around the U.S.,” drummer Lars Ulrich explains, while Robert Trujillo encourages the musicians...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Over the weekend, Metallica treated fans in Munich, Germany, to a live debut of “Inamorata,” a track off the band’s 2023 album 72 Seasons and the longest original track in their catalog.
A fan-shot video from the May 26 show captured the performance, complete with James Hetfield’s introduction. The frontman called “Inamorata” “one of my favorites” and quipped, “So I’m gonna like it.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Hetfield prefaced his intro with a few seemingly self-conscious — though ultimately — endearing words: “This next song we have never, ever played live before. And,...
A fan-shot video from the May 26 show captured the performance, complete with James Hetfield’s introduction. The frontman called “Inamorata” “one of my favorites” and quipped, “So I’m gonna like it.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Hetfield prefaced his intro with a few seemingly self-conscious — though ultimately — endearing words: “This next song we have never, ever played live before. And,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Metallica have officially kicked off the 2024 European leg of their ongoing M72 tour (pick up tickets here), continuing their “No Repeat Weekend” format of playing two-night stands in each city with a different setlist each night.
On Sunday (May 26th), Metallica played their second date in Munich, Germany, and the set featured a surprise: the live debut of 72 Seasons closer “Inamorata” — officially the longest Metallica track to date with a runtime of 11 minutes, 10 seconds.
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Frontman James Hetfield took a moment to address the crowd prior to the rendition: “This next song, we have never, ever played live before,” Hetfield said via fan footage of the show. “And, you know, in our band we don’t recognize the word ‘mistake,’ because there are no mistakes’ there’s just unique moments that happen, all right? That’s what we need to tell ourselves. This one is from 72 Seasons.
On Sunday (May 26th), Metallica played their second date in Munich, Germany, and the set featured a surprise: the live debut of 72 Seasons closer “Inamorata” — officially the longest Metallica track to date with a runtime of 11 minutes, 10 seconds.
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Frontman James Hetfield took a moment to address the crowd prior to the rendition: “This next song, we have never, ever played live before,” Hetfield said via fan footage of the show. “And, you know, in our band we don’t recognize the word ‘mistake,’ because there are no mistakes’ there’s just unique moments that happen, all right? That’s what we need to tell ourselves. This one is from 72 Seasons.
- 5/28/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Despite being eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for more than 20 years already, the late Lemmy Kilmister and his band Motörhead are still noticeably absent from its list of inductees. It’s a glaring oversight that Metallica frontman James Hetfield lamented in a new interview.
“The most rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle-living person on this planet is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which is a travesty, a shame,” Hetfield told The Metallica Report podcast. “It’s kind of a disrespect to rock ‘n’ roll, basically.”
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Earlier in the interview, Hetfield opened up about important Lemmy was to him personally. As we previously reported, Hetfield recently got a tattoo with Lemmy’s ashes in the ink, which he also elaborated on.
“Adriana, my girlfriend, her best friend passed away,” Hetfield said [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. “And we had just talked about the ability to put ashes in...
“The most rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle-living person on this planet is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which is a travesty, a shame,” Hetfield told The Metallica Report podcast. “It’s kind of a disrespect to rock ‘n’ roll, basically.”
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Earlier in the interview, Hetfield opened up about important Lemmy was to him personally. As we previously reported, Hetfield recently got a tattoo with Lemmy’s ashes in the ink, which he also elaborated on.
“Adriana, my girlfriend, her best friend passed away,” Hetfield said [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. “And we had just talked about the ability to put ashes in...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
The affection that James Hetfield feels for Motörhead’s late frontman, Lemmy Kilmister, is well documented: Metallica have covered “Overkill” dozens of times, the whole band once performed as “The Lemmys” at Kilmister’s 50th birthday bash, and Hetfield’s lyrics to Metallica’s “Murder One” is basically a string of Kilmister references. Now Kilmister will forever be a part of Hetfield since the singer blended some of the Motörhead frontman’s cremains into tattoo ink and got an Ace of Spades tat on his right middle finger.
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- 4/18/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Lemmy Kilmister will always be a part of James Hetfield’s DNA — literally! The Metallica frontman has just gotten a new tattoo using ink mixed with the late Motörhead icon’s cremated ashes.
The tattoo of an iron cross with a spade on top appears on Hetfield’s right middle finger. The Metallica singer-guitarist posted a photo of himself flipping the bird on the band’s Instagram page (see below), writing, “With the steady hand of friend and tattoo artist @coreymillertattoo, this tattoo. A salute to my friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister. Without him, there would be No Metallica.”
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He continued, “Black ink mixed with a pinch of his cremation ashes that were so graciously given to me. So now, he is still able to fly the bird at the world.”
The iron cross and the spade are iconography closely associated with Lemmy and Motörhead.
The tattoo of an iron cross with a spade on top appears on Hetfield’s right middle finger. The Metallica singer-guitarist posted a photo of himself flipping the bird on the band’s Instagram page (see below), writing, “With the steady hand of friend and tattoo artist @coreymillertattoo, this tattoo. A salute to my friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister. Without him, there would be No Metallica.”
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He continued, “Black ink mixed with a pinch of his cremation ashes that were so graciously given to me. So now, he is still able to fly the bird at the world.”
The iron cross and the spade are iconography closely associated with Lemmy and Motörhead.
- 4/17/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Library of Congress recognized Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s contributions to modern music on Wednesday night with a gala where they awarded the songwriting pair with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The event, held at Washington, D.C.’s D.A.R. Constitution Hall, included performances by the duo’s famous fans singing their songs: Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Annie Lennox sang “Border Song” and joined Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile for “I’m Still Standing,” and Charlie Puth did “Something About the Way You Look Tonight,...
The event, held at Washington, D.C.’s D.A.R. Constitution Hall, included performances by the duo’s famous fans singing their songs: Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Annie Lennox sang “Border Song” and joined Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile for “I’m Still Standing,” and Charlie Puth did “Something About the Way You Look Tonight,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
I suppose there’s a more interesting film to be made about the great composer Ennio Morricone, but watching Giuseppe Tornatore’s loving and comprehensive “Ennio” makes it almost impossible to care. An uncomplicated and reverent tribute that was shot before the late maestro’s death in 2020 (and would feel like a two-and-a-half-hour tribute reel if not for the fact that Morricone himself is the film’s most frequent talking head), this straightforward biodoc is almost perversely generic for a movie that’s meant to honor one of cinema’s greatest radicals.
And yet, do you really not want to see Clint Eastwood deadpanning that Morricone’s music “helped dramatize me, which is really hard to do”? Would a less conventional documentary have been able to squeeze Bruce Springsteen, Wong Kar-wai, and James Hetfield into the same film, or include so much of what Bernardo Bertolucci had to say about...
And yet, do you really not want to see Clint Eastwood deadpanning that Morricone’s music “helped dramatize me, which is really hard to do”? Would a less conventional documentary have been able to squeeze Bruce Springsteen, Wong Kar-wai, and James Hetfield into the same film, or include so much of what Bernardo Bertolucci had to say about...
- 2/7/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Staying hydrated is an important part of performing live, and for Metallica frontman James Hetfield that can be difficult as he sings and plays guitar at the same time. His proposal: a microphone with a built-in straw.
In a recent episode of the band’s official weekly podcast, The Metallica Report, hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson, Hetfield was asked if any innovations can be made to Metallica’s stage show as the band continues its “M72 World Tour” in 2024.
“The way our stage is — and me being a guitar player and singer — I’m not holding the mic,” remarked Hetfield. “I’m not able to go anywhere. So there’s mic stations everywhere. And for our monitor guy to chase me around to all the mics, he can’t have them all open, ’cause it sounds insane, especially in an indoor stadium … It would be nice to have...
In a recent episode of the band’s official weekly podcast, The Metallica Report, hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson, Hetfield was asked if any innovations can be made to Metallica’s stage show as the band continues its “M72 World Tour” in 2024.
“The way our stage is — and me being a guitar player and singer — I’m not holding the mic,” remarked Hetfield. “I’m not able to go anywhere. So there’s mic stations everywhere. And for our monitor guy to chase me around to all the mics, he can’t have them all open, ’cause it sounds insane, especially in an indoor stadium … It would be nice to have...
- 1/5/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
“At first, I thought making music for the cinema was humiliating,” the late film composer Ennio Morricone once said. “By writing, I got my revenge.” That comeuppance came in the form of an Oscar for his score to Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, several previous Oscar nominations, and a great public appreciation for his scores to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, The Thing, and The Mission, among others.
Morricone’s full career, including his early Italian pop songs and his beloved scores, is the focus of Ennio,...
Morricone’s full career, including his early Italian pop songs and his beloved scores, is the focus of Ennio,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
As the singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour, as well as solo artist, Corey Taylor has rubbed shoulders with many of his own personal heroes in the business. But his encounters with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and late Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister are among the most memorable.
In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, the Slipknot frontman fanboy’d out on some of the famous rockstars he’s met over the years, most of which entail humorous — and in Lemmy’s case, downright raunchy — anecdotes.
Taylor had only met the Motörhead mastermind in passing prior to running into him in the kitchenette at the German headquarters of guitar company Gibson. As Taylor recounted, while the two were “smoking out of the window like high-schoolers, just being dicks,” Lemmy proceeded to tell what Taylor claims to be “one of the filthiest jokes” he’s ever heard in his life.
In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, the Slipknot frontman fanboy’d out on some of the famous rockstars he’s met over the years, most of which entail humorous — and in Lemmy’s case, downright raunchy — anecdotes.
Taylor had only met the Motörhead mastermind in passing prior to running into him in the kitchenette at the German headquarters of guitar company Gibson. As Taylor recounted, while the two were “smoking out of the window like high-schoolers, just being dicks,” Lemmy proceeded to tell what Taylor claims to be “one of the filthiest jokes” he’s ever heard in his life.
- 11/8/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and Epiphone have joined forces for the 1979 Flying V signature model guitar.
Described as a “painstaking recreation” of Hammett’s prized original ’79 Flying V, the new replica pays homage to one of the most recognizable guitar silhouettes of all-time. Of course, Hammett and his bandmate James Hetfield — along with countless other thrashers — played a large part in elevating the V-shaped guitar to its iconic status, making the instrument synonymous with heavy metal in the process.
“I am extremely honored to be able to put out an Epiphone Flying V today,” remarked Hammett in a press release. “Epiphone represents great sounding guitars at accessible prices, which is fundamentally important for up-and-coming musicians. I’m beyond pleased that I can offer the ’79 Flying V in this capacity. It means so much to me to be able to put good guitars in the hands of young players.”
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Described as a “painstaking recreation” of Hammett’s prized original ’79 Flying V, the new replica pays homage to one of the most recognizable guitar silhouettes of all-time. Of course, Hammett and his bandmate James Hetfield — along with countless other thrashers — played a large part in elevating the V-shaped guitar to its iconic status, making the instrument synonymous with heavy metal in the process.
“I am extremely honored to be able to put out an Epiphone Flying V today,” remarked Hammett in a press release. “Epiphone represents great sounding guitars at accessible prices, which is fundamentally important for up-and-coming musicians. I’m beyond pleased that I can offer the ’79 Flying V in this capacity. It means so much to me to be able to put good guitars in the hands of young players.”
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- 10/31/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
From Robert Johnson’s alleged deal with the devil to Alice Cooper’s monster-filled performances, rock ‘n roll has always had a foot in the horror genre. Hell, even the world’s most successful metal band has some horror-inspired hits up its sleeves, with eerie songs like The Call of Ktulu and The Thing That Should Not Be adding some Lovecraftian flavor to Metallica’s discography.
That’s why it makes sense that a narrative concert film produced by Metallica would also borrow from some of their favorite genre thrills. And with Nimród Antal’s experimental masterpiece Metallica: Through the Never celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, I’d like to take this opportunity to dive into how this unique film uses its genre influences to tell a surprisingly compelling story accompanied by one of the band’s best live performances.
The idea for Through the Never spawned from the...
That’s why it makes sense that a narrative concert film produced by Metallica would also borrow from some of their favorite genre thrills. And with Nimród Antal’s experimental masterpiece Metallica: Through the Never celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, I’d like to take this opportunity to dive into how this unique film uses its genre influences to tell a surprisingly compelling story accompanied by one of the band’s best live performances.
The idea for Through the Never spawned from the...
- 10/13/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tens of thousands of music fans braved the desert heat for three days at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California to witness six of the biggest hard rock and metal bands of all time perform at the inaugural Power Trip festival. On Sunday (October 8th), Metallica and Tool had the honor of closing out the festivities.
As previously reported, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden kicked off the festival on Friday (October 6th), while AC/DC (playing their first show in seven years) and Judas Priest rocked the middle day on Saturday (October 7th).
Tool took the stage first on Sunday at Empire Polo Club, having previously played the first-ever Coachella festival there in 1999 and Coachella again in 2006.
Kicking things off with “Jambi” from 10,000 Days, Tool performed a career-spanning 12-song set that included songs from their debut full-length album, Undertow, through their latest effort, 2019’s Fear Inoculum. Of all their albums,...
As previously reported, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden kicked off the festival on Friday (October 6th), while AC/DC (playing their first show in seven years) and Judas Priest rocked the middle day on Saturday (October 7th).
Tool took the stage first on Sunday at Empire Polo Club, having previously played the first-ever Coachella festival there in 1999 and Coachella again in 2006.
Kicking things off with “Jambi” from 10,000 Days, Tool performed a career-spanning 12-song set that included songs from their debut full-length album, Undertow, through their latest effort, 2019’s Fear Inoculum. Of all their albums,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
Metallica is, without question, one of the biggest music acts in history. They've sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and have played on every single continent -- yes, even Antarctica. Not bad for a thrash metal band that seemingly had very little commercial upside and originally tried to call their first album "Metal Up Your Ass." In 2013, after more than 30 years of conquering the music industry, Metallica set its sights on conquering the big screen with a wildly ambitious concert film. Unfortunately for James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, the venture proved to be arguably the biggest financial misfire of their storied career.
Released in the fall of 2013, "Metallica: Through the Never" was not only an immaculately filmed 3D concert but an artistic,...
Metallica is, without question, one of the biggest music acts in history. They've sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and have played on every single continent -- yes, even Antarctica. Not bad for a thrash metal band that seemingly had very little commercial upside and originally tried to call their first album "Metal Up Your Ass." In 2013, after more than 30 years of conquering the music industry, Metallica set its sights on conquering the big screen with a wildly ambitious concert film. Unfortunately for James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, the venture proved to be arguably the biggest financial misfire of their storied career.
Released in the fall of 2013, "Metallica: Through the Never" was not only an immaculately filmed 3D concert but an artistic,...
- 10/8/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Axs TV is ringing in Halloween with a block of heavy metal content, including the premiere of the documentary Metal Massacre: The Story of the Legendary Album.
The doc will anchor Axs TV’s “Heavy Metal Halloween” programming and makes its network debut at 9 p.m. Et on October 28th, immediately followed by an encore airing at 11 p.m.
The film centers around the making of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre compilation that helped launch the careers of Metallica, Ratt, and more. The LP is a time capsule of the California metal scene in the early 1980s and also birthed the long-running independent label Metal Blade Records (the comp was the first release on the imprint).
In addition to commentary and anecdotes from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel and his collaborator John Kornarens — the two metalheads who made Metal Massacre a reality — the documentary features interviews with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield,...
The doc will anchor Axs TV’s “Heavy Metal Halloween” programming and makes its network debut at 9 p.m. Et on October 28th, immediately followed by an encore airing at 11 p.m.
The film centers around the making of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre compilation that helped launch the careers of Metallica, Ratt, and more. The LP is a time capsule of the California metal scene in the early 1980s and also birthed the long-running independent label Metal Blade Records (the comp was the first release on the imprint).
In addition to commentary and anecdotes from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel and his collaborator John Kornarens — the two metalheads who made Metal Massacre a reality — the documentary features interviews with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Thanks to a new teaser trailer, we finally have our first real look at Peter Dinklage’s portrayal of The Toxic Avenger in Macon Blair’s upcoming reboot of the cult classic. Check out the updated take on the superhero black comedy below.
Dinklage portrays the titular janitor-turned-superhero, here known as Winston Gooze, while a nearly unrecognizable Elijah Wood plays a black-toothed villain named Fritz Garbinger. Kevin Bacon co-stars as Fritz’s brother Bob, a “corporate overlord” that Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has compared to Lex Luthor. Rounding out the cast are Taylour Paige as JJ Doherty and Jacob Tremblay as Gooze’s stepson, Wade.
The teaser opens with news clips about The Toxic Avenger himself, who is described as a “freaky folk hero.” After some eyewitness interviews, there’s breaking news coverage of an extremist organization called the “Nasty Lads” taking hostages at a lunch counter.
Dinklage portrays the titular janitor-turned-superhero, here known as Winston Gooze, while a nearly unrecognizable Elijah Wood plays a black-toothed villain named Fritz Garbinger. Kevin Bacon co-stars as Fritz’s brother Bob, a “corporate overlord” that Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has compared to Lex Luthor. Rounding out the cast are Taylour Paige as JJ Doherty and Jacob Tremblay as Gooze’s stepson, Wade.
The teaser opens with news clips about The Toxic Avenger himself, who is described as a “freaky folk hero.” After some eyewitness interviews, there’s breaking news coverage of an extremist organization called the “Nasty Lads” taking hostages at a lunch counter.
- 9/29/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Bassist Robert Trujillo joined his old band Suicidal Tendencies and his son Tye Trujillo onstage for a performance of “I Saw Your Mommy…” during their support set for Metallica on Saturday (September 9th) in Glendale, Arizona.
It was a pleasant surprise for those who attended the gig, which was a makeup date for Metallica’s September 3rd Glendale show that was postponed due to James Hetfield testing positive for Covid.
Original support act Ice Nine Kills couldn’t make the rescheduled date, so concertgoers were instead treated to a set by crossover thrash vets Suicidal Tendencies.
Robert Trujillo famously played bass in the Los Angeles band during its prime era — 1989 to 1995 — and now, his son Tye is currently serving as touring bassist. It made for a double dose of Trujillo low-end action on Saturday as father and son ran through the early Suicidal Tendencies track “I Saw Your Mommy…” (from...
It was a pleasant surprise for those who attended the gig, which was a makeup date for Metallica’s September 3rd Glendale show that was postponed due to James Hetfield testing positive for Covid.
Original support act Ice Nine Kills couldn’t make the rescheduled date, so concertgoers were instead treated to a set by crossover thrash vets Suicidal Tendencies.
Robert Trujillo famously played bass in the Los Angeles band during its prime era — 1989 to 1995 — and now, his son Tye is currently serving as touring bassist. It made for a double dose of Trujillo low-end action on Saturday as father and son ran through the early Suicidal Tendencies track “I Saw Your Mommy…” (from...
- 9/11/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
In an unexpected turn of events, a California pup has become the toast of the metal world after slyly infiltrating a Metallica concert.
On the evening of Aug. 25, during their electrifying performance in Los Angeles, Metallica took to their official Facebook page to reveal the presence of their unlikely guest. Their post was lighthearted and embraced the four-legged enthusiast who had graced their ongoing international tour, stating, “You might have heard we had a four-legged fan join us for #M72LA!”
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The band made it clear that contrary to some reports, their pal, Storm, had ingeniously slipped away from her home near SoFi Stadium and autonomously found her way to the concert venue.
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On the evening of Aug. 25, during their electrifying performance in Los Angeles, Metallica took to their official Facebook page to reveal the presence of their unlikely guest. Their post was lighthearted and embraced the four-legged enthusiast who had graced their ongoing international tour, stating, “You might have heard we had a four-legged fan join us for #M72LA!”
Read More: Metallica Postpone Concert After James Hetfield Tests Positive For Covid-19
The band made it clear that contrary to some reports, their pal, Storm, had ingeniously slipped away from her home near SoFi Stadium and autonomously found her way to the concert venue.
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According to Metallica, Storm had an absolute blast at the sold-out event, and they...
- 9/5/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
Metallica postponed Sunday’s concert in Arizona after the band said lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for Covid-19.
The band has rescheduled the second night of its tour stop at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement, noting that “Covid has caught up with James Hetfield.”
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Metallica is currently on its M72 tour in the U.S. and plays two concerts in every city.
The Arizona Republic reported that Metallica has been playing 16 songs every opening night since this tour hit the U.
The band has rescheduled the second night of its tour stop at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement, noting that “Covid has caught up with James Hetfield.”
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Metallica is currently on its M72 tour in the U.S. and plays two concerts in every city.
The Arizona Republic reported that Metallica has been playing 16 songs every opening night since this tour hit the U.
- 9/4/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Metallica has postponed tonight’s scheduled concert in Arizona after lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for Covid-19.
The band has rescheduled its planned second night at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement, noting that “Covid has caught up with James Hetfield.”
Metallica typically does two nights in each city on its M72 tour.
The Arizona Republic reported that Metallica has been playing 16 songs every night on the current U.S. tour, following Seek & Destroy with a set-closing Master of Puppets.
The media outlet said fans at Friday night’s show in Glendale got a 14-song set without Master of Puppets. They then announced Hetfield’s illness on Saturday.
The band has rescheduled its planned second night at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement, noting that “Covid has caught up with James Hetfield.”
Metallica typically does two nights in each city on its M72 tour.
The Arizona Republic reported that Metallica has been playing 16 songs every night on the current U.S. tour, following Seek & Destroy with a set-closing Master of Puppets.
The media outlet said fans at Friday night’s show in Glendale got a 14-song set without Master of Puppets. They then announced Hetfield’s illness on Saturday.
- 9/3/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Metallica were forced to postpone the second night of their M72 Weekend Takeover in Glendale, Arizona after James Hetfield came down with Covid.
The band were set to return to the stadium Sunday night after playing Friday. “We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, Covid has caught up with James,” the band tweeted, sharing a photo of the singer’s positive Covid test.
Night Two In Glendale Is Rescheduled To September 9!
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The band were set to return to the stadium Sunday night after playing Friday. “We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, Covid has caught up with James,” the band tweeted, sharing a photo of the singer’s positive Covid test.
Night Two In Glendale Is Rescheduled To September 9!
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- 9/3/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Metallica were forced to postpone their concert scheduled in Glendale, Arizona for Sunday (September 3rd) after frontman James Hetfield tested positive for Covid-19.
The show has been rescheduled for September 9th and tickets will be honored at the new date.
On Friday night, during the band’s first of two concerts in Glendale, Metallica played an abbreviated 14-song set (down from the usual 16 songs) as Hetfield was experiencing vocal issues. Turns out that was likely due to him contracting Covid.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the ‘M72 No Repeat Weekend’ in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement.
Metallica’s “M72 Tour” sees the band performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city. Revisit our recap of the tour’s kick-off in East Rutherford, NJ here.
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The show has been rescheduled for September 9th and tickets will be honored at the new date.
On Friday night, during the band’s first of two concerts in Glendale, Metallica played an abbreviated 14-song set (down from the usual 16 songs) as Hetfield was experiencing vocal issues. Turns out that was likely due to him contracting Covid.
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the ‘M72 No Repeat Weekend’ in Glendale next Saturday,” the band said in a statement.
Metallica’s “M72 Tour” sees the band performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city. Revisit our recap of the tour’s kick-off in East Rutherford, NJ here.
The tour...
- 9/3/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Jason Momoa got his mosh on during Metallica’s Friday (August 25th) and Sunday (August 27th) shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Aquaman star was captured on video going elbow to elbow with other headbangers on both nights.
In addition to hanging out with support act Pantera backstage alongside other celebs like John Travolta and Tommy Lee on Friday night, Momoa also pogo-ed up and down in the audience during Pantera’s set.
Then, on Sunday, as posted on TMZ (watch below), Momoa joined the circle pit during Metallica’s set, with his hulking figure standing out among the large crowd.
On his own Instagram (also below), Momoa shared the story of how he had wanted to bring his friend Travis Snyder, who is battling leukemia, to the Metallica shows. Unfortunately, Travis had a medical emergency leading up to the concerts, and wasn’t able to make it,...
In addition to hanging out with support act Pantera backstage alongside other celebs like John Travolta and Tommy Lee on Friday night, Momoa also pogo-ed up and down in the audience during Pantera’s set.
Then, on Sunday, as posted on TMZ (watch below), Momoa joined the circle pit during Metallica’s set, with his hulking figure standing out among the large crowd.
On his own Instagram (also below), Momoa shared the story of how he had wanted to bring his friend Travis Snyder, who is battling leukemia, to the Metallica shows. Unfortunately, Travis had a medical emergency leading up to the concerts, and wasn’t able to make it,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Metallica’s James Hetfield, who just celebrated his 60th birthday, rocked on at the MetLife Stadium last week in New Jersey.
It was the rock band’s second night for their North American leg of their M72 World Tour, in support of their latest album released in April, 72 Seasons.
The beginning of their North American tour included a “No Repeat Weekend,” which meant the August 4 and August 6 audiences each heard different setlists. A treat to many, the band had always planned to perform for two nights in each city they visited.
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The night before… #M72EastRutherford
♬ Orion – Remastered 2016 – Metallica
Opening acts for the M72 World Tour include Greta Van Fleet, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera, Mammoth Wvh, Architects, Volbeat and Ice Nine Kills.
The global tour’s next destination will be in Montreal at the Stade Olympique on August 11 and is set to end...
It was the rock band’s second night for their North American leg of their M72 World Tour, in support of their latest album released in April, 72 Seasons.
The beginning of their North American tour included a “No Repeat Weekend,” which meant the August 4 and August 6 audiences each heard different setlists. A treat to many, the band had always planned to perform for two nights in each city they visited.
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The night before… #M72EastRutherford
♬ Orion – Remastered 2016 – Metallica
Opening acts for the M72 World Tour include Greta Van Fleet, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera, Mammoth Wvh, Architects, Volbeat and Ice Nine Kills.
The global tour’s next destination will be in Montreal at the Stade Olympique on August 11 and is set to end...
- 8/11/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their 2023-2024 “M72 World Tour” on Friday (August 4th) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band was joined on the bill by fellow metal legends Pantera and rising rockers Mammoth Wvh (led by Wolfgang Van Halen).
The tour (get tickets here) features Metallica performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city, with different support acts each evening. They’ll be right back at MetLife on Sunday (August 6th), with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills opening.
The setup has the bands performing in the round, on a circular stage in the middle of the stadium, with some fans in the “Snakepit” (the center of the circle).
While there was a forecast for thunderstorms on Friday night, that never came to be, making for a comfortable summer evening in New Jersey.
The tour (get tickets here) features Metallica performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city, with different support acts each evening. They’ll be right back at MetLife on Sunday (August 6th), with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills opening.
The setup has the bands performing in the round, on a circular stage in the middle of the stadium, with some fans in the “Snakepit” (the center of the circle).
While there was a forecast for thunderstorms on Friday night, that never came to be, making for a comfortable summer evening in New Jersey.
- 8/5/2023
- by Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Two of Motörhead’s surviving members, guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee, participated in enshrining the ashes of the band’s late frontman, Lemmy Kilmister, in a ceremony at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany this week. Video from the event shows the two musicians holding what looks like a small pyramid with Kilmister’s signature Civil War–styled Hardee hat perched above it before placing it in a display case.
Dee explained in the video how much a memorial like this meant to him. They...
Dee explained in the video how much a memorial like this meant to him. They...
- 8/4/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
If you were to take the smooth vocals of Iron Maiden, the in your face brooding metal and hard partying ways of Black Sabbath with a sprinkle of the epic guitar riffs of Led Zeppelin into a blender, the result may be something close to the band that would redefine the face of music in the early 1980’s. A band that became so massive that in 2013 they became the first musical act to ever perform on every continent when they performed live in Antarctica. A band whose hard partying ways and love of Jägermeister helped usher in the age of the hard partying rock stars. But how do you get to be known as one of the biggest musical acts to ever exist? By putting out consistently great music, that’s how! But do they still rock? Do the cool kids still listen to them? Lets find out Wtf Happened to Metallica?...
- 8/4/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
It seemed like Winger were catching flak from all sides in the 1990s.
As the industry swiftly closed the door on hair metal in the wake of the grunge revolution, Winger became the proverbial punching bag for the metal community and the “fall guy” for a genre that had seemingly died overnight.
Famously, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich can be seen throwing darts at a pin-up of Kip Winger in the video for “Nothing Else Matters.” Then, Mike Judge plastered a Winger shirt on Stewart, the dorky neighborhood kid on Beavis and Butt-Head.
Over the years, Kip has lamented the fact that these very public anti-endorsements effectively stifled Winger’s career as a band — and cast a stigma that has scarred the legacy of the band and its members. It doesn’t help that Winger’s biggest hit, “Seventeen,” hasn’t exactly aged well in terms of political correctness.
“It was...
As the industry swiftly closed the door on hair metal in the wake of the grunge revolution, Winger became the proverbial punching bag for the metal community and the “fall guy” for a genre that had seemingly died overnight.
Famously, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich can be seen throwing darts at a pin-up of Kip Winger in the video for “Nothing Else Matters.” Then, Mike Judge plastered a Winger shirt on Stewart, the dorky neighborhood kid on Beavis and Butt-Head.
Over the years, Kip has lamented the fact that these very public anti-endorsements effectively stifled Winger’s career as a band — and cast a stigma that has scarred the legacy of the band and its members. It doesn’t help that Winger’s biggest hit, “Seventeen,” hasn’t exactly aged well in terms of political correctness.
“It was...
- 8/3/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Ottto and Bastardane have announced a Summer 2023 co-headlining North American tour, including Metallica Weekend 2023 Takeover performances in various cities.
The trek kicks off August 5th in New York and runs through September 2nd in Phoenix. Shows in New York, Montreal, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix will be part of the Metallica Weekend 2023 Takeover (where Metallica will be playing nearby stadium shows), as will two additional fall dates in St. Louis (November 4th) and Detroit (November 11th).
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Tuesday (June 27th) at 10 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster using the code Disco. General ticket sales begin Friday (June 30th) at 10 a.m. local time. You can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The tour is of particular interest to Metallica fans, as Ottto notably features Tye Trujillo, son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo,...
The trek kicks off August 5th in New York and runs through September 2nd in Phoenix. Shows in New York, Montreal, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix will be part of the Metallica Weekend 2023 Takeover (where Metallica will be playing nearby stadium shows), as will two additional fall dates in St. Louis (November 4th) and Detroit (November 11th).
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Tuesday (June 27th) at 10 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster using the code Disco. General ticket sales begin Friday (June 30th) at 10 a.m. local time. You can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The tour is of particular interest to Metallica fans, as Ottto notably features Tye Trujillo, son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
If you were a kid in the early 1990s, you were probably a fan of Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in the "Saturday Night Live" sketch "Wayne's World." Myers played Wayne Campbell, a metal fan who shot a cable access show in his mom's basement with his buddy Garth Algar (Dana Carvey). The bit spawned a whole lot of catchphrases like the self-explanatory "schwing" when they saw a pic of a beautiful woman. Not every "SNL" sketch can support an entire movie, but "Wayne's World" not only managed one but two. In fact, it was the second "SNL" sketch to become a film after "Blues Brothers" and the first to get a sequel.
"Wayne's World," directed by Penelope Spheeris, infamously gave rise to a lot of rumors about Myers being difficult to work with during filming. In an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's "It Happened in Hollywood" podcast, Spheeris spoke about the experience,...
"Wayne's World," directed by Penelope Spheeris, infamously gave rise to a lot of rumors about Myers being difficult to work with during filming. In an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's "It Happened in Hollywood" podcast, Spheeris spoke about the experience,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Wayne’s World director Penelope Spheeris is setting the record straight about rumored clashes with star Mike Myers on the set of 1992’s Wayne’s World — the first scripted feature for both of them.
“It was not an uncomfortable set,” Spheeris, 77, tells THR‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast. “Mike is hypoglycemic, so if he got low blood sugar he could get grumpy. So, big deal. I worked with Richard Pryor and Albert Brooks. They’ll cause you a heart attack.”
Spheeris says the discord began after filming had wrapped and the finished film was screened for test audiences. Myers’ father died at that time, so he returned to Canada for the funeral and missed those early screenings.
“I got great audience reaction in the testing setting. That’s when the crap hit the fan,” Spheeris recalls. “He wasn’t there to witness the incredible audience reaction and look at the test...
“It was not an uncomfortable set,” Spheeris, 77, tells THR‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast. “Mike is hypoglycemic, so if he got low blood sugar he could get grumpy. So, big deal. I worked with Richard Pryor and Albert Brooks. They’ll cause you a heart attack.”
Spheeris says the discord began after filming had wrapped and the finished film was screened for test audiences. Myers’ father died at that time, so he returned to Canada for the funeral and missed those early screenings.
“I got great audience reaction in the testing setting. That’s when the crap hit the fan,” Spheeris recalls. “He wasn’t there to witness the incredible audience reaction and look at the test...
- 5/25/2023
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mötley Crüe have entered the studio to record music with veteran producer Bob Rock.
Drummer Tommy Lee dropped the news on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of images from inside the studio and an enthusiastic remark: “Hit that mother fucking record button Mr. Rock!!! Go!” Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx posted a number of black & white shots, writing, “In the studio with Bob Rock.”
Current touring guitarist John 5 also made a post about the sessions, so it looks like he’ll be featured on any future Crüe studio recordings. Aside from touring, it was undetermined how active the longtime Rob Zombie guitarist would be in the band. But with founding axeman Mick Mars clearly out of the picture, it looks like John 5 will also be Mötley Crüe’s go-to session man.
“Let’s do this @motleycrue #bobrock,” posted John 5, along with an image of him playing James Hetfield’s “Fuck Em Up” Esp Mx-220 guitar,...
Drummer Tommy Lee dropped the news on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of images from inside the studio and an enthusiastic remark: “Hit that mother fucking record button Mr. Rock!!! Go!” Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx posted a number of black & white shots, writing, “In the studio with Bob Rock.”
Current touring guitarist John 5 also made a post about the sessions, so it looks like he’ll be featured on any future Crüe studio recordings. Aside from touring, it was undetermined how active the longtime Rob Zombie guitarist would be in the band. But with founding axeman Mick Mars clearly out of the picture, it looks like John 5 will also be Mötley Crüe’s go-to session man.
“Let’s do this @motleycrue #bobrock,” posted John 5, along with an image of him playing James Hetfield’s “Fuck Em Up” Esp Mx-220 guitar,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica are one of the pioneering bands of heavy metal music. Going strong for more than 40 years, they released their 11th studio album, “72 Seasons,” on April 14, 2023. In honor of its release, let’s count down the greatest hits of their career so far.
18. “St. Anger” (2003)
17. “Whiskey in the Jar” (1999)
16. “Hero of the Day” (1996)
15. “All Within My Hands” with San Francisco Symphony (2020)
14. “The Day That Never Comes” (2008)
13. “Hardwired” (2016)
12. “The Memory Remains” (1997)
11. “Turn the Page” (1998)
10. “The Unforgiven” (1991)
9. “Cyanide” (2008)
8. “Spit Out the Bone” (2017)
7. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (1984)
6. “Fade to Black” (1984)
5. “Nothing Else Matters” (1992)
4. “Until it Sleeps” (1996)
3. “One” (1989)
2. “Enter Sandman” (1991)
1. “Master of Puppets” (1986)
SEESir Elton John: 25 greatest songs ranked worst to best [Photos]
Metallica was formed in 1981 by guitarist and lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich after Ulrich placed an ad seeking other musicians to jam with. They recorded their first song, “Hit the Lights,” in 1982, and then their first album,...
18. “St. Anger” (2003)
17. “Whiskey in the Jar” (1999)
16. “Hero of the Day” (1996)
15. “All Within My Hands” with San Francisco Symphony (2020)
14. “The Day That Never Comes” (2008)
13. “Hardwired” (2016)
12. “The Memory Remains” (1997)
11. “Turn the Page” (1998)
10. “The Unforgiven” (1991)
9. “Cyanide” (2008)
8. “Spit Out the Bone” (2017)
7. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (1984)
6. “Fade to Black” (1984)
5. “Nothing Else Matters” (1992)
4. “Until it Sleeps” (1996)
3. “One” (1989)
2. “Enter Sandman” (1991)
1. “Master of Puppets” (1986)
SEESir Elton John: 25 greatest songs ranked worst to best [Photos]
Metallica was formed in 1981 by guitarist and lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich after Ulrich placed an ad seeking other musicians to jam with. They recorded their first song, “Hit the Lights,” in 1982, and then their first album,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
It’s been almost seven years since the pioneering metal band Metallica released their last album, “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct,” in 2016. But they’re back with a new collection, “72 Seasons,” which dropped on Friday, April 14. Are they back in fine form, or does their new collection disappoint? Critics have been weighing in.
As of this writing “72 Seasons” has a MetaCritic score of 76 based on 10 reviews counted thus far: eight of them positive, two somewhat mixed, none outright negative. That’s a little higher than “Hardwired,” but the “Hardwired” score of 73 was based on almost triple the number of reviews, so the “72 Seasons” number may fluctuate as more journalists weigh in.
SEEBoygenius ‘The Record’ reviews: New album shows they’re ‘among the greatest American supergroups’
Kory Grow (Rolling Stone) writes that “72 Seasons” is “some of the deepest, hardest-hitting music of their career,” adding that they “have always been masters of corpulent, groove-heavy riffs and labyrinthine song structures,...
As of this writing “72 Seasons” has a MetaCritic score of 76 based on 10 reviews counted thus far: eight of them positive, two somewhat mixed, none outright negative. That’s a little higher than “Hardwired,” but the “Hardwired” score of 73 was based on almost triple the number of reviews, so the “72 Seasons” number may fluctuate as more journalists weigh in.
SEEBoygenius ‘The Record’ reviews: New album shows they’re ‘among the greatest American supergroups’
Kory Grow (Rolling Stone) writes that “72 Seasons” is “some of the deepest, hardest-hitting music of their career,” adding that they “have always been masters of corpulent, groove-heavy riffs and labyrinthine song structures,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Traumatic! Volcanic! Psychotic! Demonic! Hypnotic!” So runs the rhyme scheme in the title track of Metallica’s 11th studio album. Obviously, they’re not going for subtlety. They’ve annoyed fans before by attempting to tone it down on their past couple of releases so, as they edge into their sixties, the band return to the solidly compelling thrash metal with which they made their name. And honestly, when they’re on form, no band on the planet is better at writing and executing epic songs that head hugger-mugger for the horizon in a way that makes listeners feel as though they’re hugging the curves and swerving the spills of a Formula One racetrack. Songs don’t follow formulae; they just accelerate hard through the straights and snake wildly through the corners as they come. James Hetfield’s screaming hyperbole locking directly into the pounding rubber of Lars Ulrich’s relentless riff-making.
- 4/13/2023
- by Helen Brown
- The Independent - Music
Can Metallica actually master puppets? That was the question posed to the metal icons on Wednesday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, resulting in a hilarious sketch. Oh, and the band also rocked an epic rendition of “Master of Puppets” on the show.
Following his monologue, host Jimmy Kimmel introduced a pre-taped segment in which the four members of Metallica went to marionette school to learn how to become puppeteers. After a quick lesson from the pros, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were tasked with performing a theatrical production in front of a group of young children.
Lars Ulrich had the honor of appearing first, controlling a cactus puppet, as he began the story of how Metallica became a band in an amusing high-pitched voice. James Hetfield came out next, manipulating a cat puppet. Soon followed Kirk Hammett, the donkey, and Robert Trujillo, the invisible man.
One of...
Following his monologue, host Jimmy Kimmel introduced a pre-taped segment in which the four members of Metallica went to marionette school to learn how to become puppeteers. After a quick lesson from the pros, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were tasked with performing a theatrical production in front of a group of young children.
Lars Ulrich had the honor of appearing first, controlling a cactus puppet, as he began the story of how Metallica became a band in an amusing high-pitched voice. James Hetfield came out next, manipulating a cat puppet. Soon followed Kirk Hammett, the donkey, and Robert Trujillo, the invisible man.
One of...
- 4/13/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The eighth annual Acoustic-4-a-Cure benefit concert hosted by Sammy Hagar and Bob Weir will make its return to the Fillmore in San Fransisco for the first time in three years on May 13.
Hagar and Weir lead the performance lineup for the third time, with additional appearances from Michael Anthony, Chris Isaak, Vic Johnson, Taj Mahal, Don Was, and Nancy Wilson. Acoustic-4-a-Cure 2023 will also feature special guests to be unveiled at a later time.
“I’m thrilled that we’re back for an eighth year and back home at...
Hagar and Weir lead the performance lineup for the third time, with additional appearances from Michael Anthony, Chris Isaak, Vic Johnson, Taj Mahal, Don Was, and Nancy Wilson. Acoustic-4-a-Cure 2023 will also feature special guests to be unveiled at a later time.
“I’m thrilled that we’re back for an eighth year and back home at...
- 4/12/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Millions of music fans all over the world love hearing their favorite songs on vinyl albums. Rock band Metallica recently sold so many vinyl records that they decided to invest in a pressing plant — a reminder that, when it comes to music, newer is not always better.
Metallica just bought a majority stake in vinyl company Furnace Record Pressing
Furnace Record Pressing is one of the biggest vinyl companies in the United States. Founded in 1996, the company has worked with major artists like country star Eric Church, Norah Jones, and punk band Green Day.
Metallica also works with the company and recently decided to take that working relationship to the next level, buying a majority stake in the vinyl pressing company. The price of the purchase has not been disclosed, but members of the band will now sit on the board of Furnace Record Pressing.
Metallica sold over 300,000 vinyl records...
Metallica just bought a majority stake in vinyl company Furnace Record Pressing
Furnace Record Pressing is one of the biggest vinyl companies in the United States. Founded in 1996, the company has worked with major artists like country star Eric Church, Norah Jones, and punk band Green Day.
Metallica also works with the company and recently decided to take that working relationship to the next level, buying a majority stake in the vinyl pressing company. The price of the purchase has not been disclosed, but members of the band will now sit on the board of Furnace Record Pressing.
Metallica sold over 300,000 vinyl records...
- 4/11/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Metallica kicked off their weeklong takeover of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night (April 10th), chatting with the talk-show host and performing the single “Lux Æterna.”
The metal legends will release their new album, 72 Seasons, on Friday (April 14th), and leading up to its release, they’ll appear on Kimmel every night through Thursday. The Kimmel residency also precedes their 2023-2024 world tour, which kicks off later this month (tickets available here).
Kimmel started the jokes early, greeting James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo as “the most adorable boy band of all time.”
When Kimmel commented that he saw a line of their fans in the morning, and noticed that “half of them looked like they were in high school,” Ulrich responded, ‘That’s the boy band in us! I don’t think they know how old we are. Let’s keep this a secret between all of us.
The metal legends will release their new album, 72 Seasons, on Friday (April 14th), and leading up to its release, they’ll appear on Kimmel every night through Thursday. The Kimmel residency also precedes their 2023-2024 world tour, which kicks off later this month (tickets available here).
Kimmel started the jokes early, greeting James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo as “the most adorable boy band of all time.”
When Kimmel commented that he saw a line of their fans in the morning, and noticed that “half of them looked like they were in high school,” Ulrich responded, ‘That’s the boy band in us! I don’t think they know how old we are. Let’s keep this a secret between all of us.
- 4/11/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Metallica have launched an inaugural marching band competition.
Marching bands of all levels are invited to compete for over $150,000 in prizes by crafting “their most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of some of the band’s most beloved songs.”
Bands who enter via Metallica’s marching band website will gain access to library of marching band charts by sheet music publisher Hal Leonard. Among the songs included are some of Metallica’s biggest hits: “Creeping Death,” “Enter Sandman,” “Fade to Black,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Fuel,” “Hit the Lights,” “Lux Æterna,” “Master of Puppets,” “One,” “Sad but True,” “Seek & Destroy,” “The Unforgiven,” and “Wherever I May Roam.”
The five tiers of competition include Collegiate Division 1; Collegiate Division 2; and High School. Each tier will be narrowed down to five finalists by professional judges, with Metallica themselves selecting each winner. Fans will also get to select their favorites, picking separate winners...
Marching bands of all levels are invited to compete for over $150,000 in prizes by crafting “their most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of some of the band’s most beloved songs.”
Bands who enter via Metallica’s marching band website will gain access to library of marching band charts by sheet music publisher Hal Leonard. Among the songs included are some of Metallica’s biggest hits: “Creeping Death,” “Enter Sandman,” “Fade to Black,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Fuel,” “Hit the Lights,” “Lux Æterna,” “Master of Puppets,” “One,” “Sad but True,” “Seek & Destroy,” “The Unforgiven,” and “Wherever I May Roam.”
The five tiers of competition include Collegiate Division 1; Collegiate Division 2; and High School. Each tier will be narrowed down to five finalists by professional judges, with Metallica themselves selecting each winner. Fans will also get to select their favorites, picking separate winners...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Back in 2021, Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier came to the defense of the oft-criticized Lars Ulrich, praising the Metallica drummer as a “genius” for his showmanship and rock-solid presence behind the kit.
Duplantier doubled down on that sentiment in another interview this year, saying, “We need to bring some justice for [Ulrich] … I’m a bit tired of seeing all this conversation about Lars because what he did create is quite unique. Listen to …And Justice for All. It’s amazing.”
While speaking with Ulrich for Consequence’s just-published Metallica cover story, we asked him what he thought about Duplantier calling him a “genius,” and the Metallica drummer opened up on his larger philosophy as a musician. For Ulrich, it’s never been about flexing skill.
“The goal has never been genius,” Ulrich said. “If there’s one constant, it’s certainly not landing in the place of genius; it’s...
Duplantier doubled down on that sentiment in another interview this year, saying, “We need to bring some justice for [Ulrich] … I’m a bit tired of seeing all this conversation about Lars because what he did create is quite unique. Listen to …And Justice for All. It’s amazing.”
While speaking with Ulrich for Consequence’s just-published Metallica cover story, we asked him what he thought about Duplantier calling him a “genius,” and the Metallica drummer opened up on his larger philosophy as a musician. For Ulrich, it’s never been about flexing skill.
“The goal has never been genius,” Ulrich said. “If there’s one constant, it’s certainly not landing in the place of genius; it’s...
- 4/6/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica have shared videos of James Hetfield unboxing the band’s upcoming album 72 Seasons on vinyl, CD, and cassette. The track lengths, as printed on the CD, were also revealed.
The first clip was posted to Twitter with the following caption: “Would ya look at that. It seems a box of vinyl fell off the back of a truck & somehow found its way to HQ and into the tattooed hands of James Hetfield!”
We see Hetfield comfortably seated at the kitchen table with a pocketknife. In the first video, he calmly slices open the shrinkwrap on the double-lp vinyl edition of 72 Seasons to showcase the record’s elaborate packaging.
The gatefold sleeve has inner diecuts of “7” on the left side and “2” on the right; and the inner sleeves housing the wax feature moody, black-and-white portraits of each band member. Unfortunately there is no commentary in the video from James himself...
The first clip was posted to Twitter with the following caption: “Would ya look at that. It seems a box of vinyl fell off the back of a truck & somehow found its way to HQ and into the tattooed hands of James Hetfield!”
We see Hetfield comfortably seated at the kitchen table with a pocketknife. In the first video, he calmly slices open the shrinkwrap on the double-lp vinyl edition of 72 Seasons to showcase the record’s elaborate packaging.
The gatefold sleeve has inner diecuts of “7” on the left side and “2” on the right; and the inner sleeves housing the wax feature moody, black-and-white portraits of each band member. Unfortunately there is no commentary in the video from James himself...
- 4/4/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Yellow and black are the colors of caution signs, fallout shelters, and “Baby on Board” placards — warnings of imminent menace and catastrophe if you don’t get your shit together. So it’s fitting that Metallica would adopt the color scheme for the cover of 72 Seasons, their meditation of sorts on the cruelty of youth and the dangers of growing up. Those subjects are nothing new to them (see “The Unforgiven,” “Dyers Eve”), but now that frontman James Hetfield and his bandmates hover around age 60, they’re seeing their journey to adulthood differently.
- 4/4/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Metallica conjure the “wrath of man” in a molten hellscape in the video for “72 Seasons,” the title track of their upcoming album. James Hetfield sings bleak lyrics like “staring into black light, permanently midnight” and “mad seasons take their toll” while playing heavy, piston-chugging riffs. The song is a nearly eight-minute, epic journey reckoning with “72 seasons gone” – referring to the first 18 years of life – and all the hardships that accompany coming of age (plus a fiery, wah-wah inflected solo by Kirk Hammett, who cowrote the track with Hetfield and drummer...
- 3/30/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Metallica have dropped the new song “72 Seasons” — the title track of their forthcoming album, arriving April 14th.
The band teased a significant portion of the song’s music video on social media before releasing the full track and music video today (March 30th). The performance clip sees the band illuminated by red lasers, giving off the effect of Metallica barreling through space.
It’s fitting visuals for what is the fastest and grooviest of the four singles we’ve heard from 72 Seasons, following “Lux Æterna,” “Screaming Suicide,” and “If Darkness Had a Son.” James Hetfield may have recently said that he and his fellow bandmates were “average” players, but this new track proves otherwise.
Lars Ulrich is locked into the pocket of the quick tempo, and the riff structures and palm-muted chugs hit with undeniable power. Hetfield’s more pronounced drawl also works nicely around the arrangement and vocal melody,...
The band teased a significant portion of the song’s music video on social media before releasing the full track and music video today (March 30th). The performance clip sees the band illuminated by red lasers, giving off the effect of Metallica barreling through space.
It’s fitting visuals for what is the fastest and grooviest of the four singles we’ve heard from 72 Seasons, following “Lux Æterna,” “Screaming Suicide,” and “If Darkness Had a Son.” James Hetfield may have recently said that he and his fellow bandmates were “average” players, but this new track proves otherwise.
Lars Ulrich is locked into the pocket of the quick tempo, and the riff structures and palm-muted chugs hit with undeniable power. Hetfield’s more pronounced drawl also works nicely around the arrangement and vocal melody,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Frontman James Hetfield credits Metallica’s enormous success to the magic that happens as a collective unit, as opposed to the individual members’ musical skills.
“I know individually we’re all really average players, but when you put us together, something happens,” Hetfield said in a new cover story for Cigar Aficionado magazine (as transcribed by Far Out). “Something really happens.”
The singer-guitarist went on to admit that he’s less comfortable playing with musicians outside of Metallica, adding, “Getting up and jamming with people is like a nightmare for me.”
Over the years, the members of Metallica may not have been regarded as virtuosos compared to many of their metal peers — with drummer Lars Ulrich unfortunately bearing the brunt of the musical condescension — but Hetfield makes a great point. It’s really how a band operates as a whole that matters most, and you’d be hard-pressed to find...
“I know individually we’re all really average players, but when you put us together, something happens,” Hetfield said in a new cover story for Cigar Aficionado magazine (as transcribed by Far Out). “Something really happens.”
The singer-guitarist went on to admit that he’s less comfortable playing with musicians outside of Metallica, adding, “Getting up and jamming with people is like a nightmare for me.”
Over the years, the members of Metallica may not have been regarded as virtuosos compared to many of their metal peers — with drummer Lars Ulrich unfortunately bearing the brunt of the musical condescension — but Hetfield makes a great point. It’s really how a band operates as a whole that matters most, and you’d be hard-pressed to find...
- 3/24/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Metallica have bought their own vinyl pressing plant.
The band has acquired the majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, Virginia. This comes after Metallica pressed over 900,000 pieces of vinyl in 2022, mostly at Furnace.
The pressing plant has been vital to the band’s catalog remaining in print over the past few years and especially during the pandemic, when supply chain issues created delays and backlogged pressings for most artists. Since 2014, Furnace has pressed over 5 million pieces of wax for Metallica, including collections such as the massive “Black Album” 30th anniversary box set.
“We couldn’t be more happy to take our partnership with Furnace … to the next level,” said Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich in a statement. “Their indie spirit, the passion they have for their craft… culturally we’re kindred souls.”
Added frontman James Hetfield: “[Furnace has been] great to Metallica and more importantly to our fans … [who] will have continued...
The band has acquired the majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, Virginia. This comes after Metallica pressed over 900,000 pieces of vinyl in 2022, mostly at Furnace.
The pressing plant has been vital to the band’s catalog remaining in print over the past few years and especially during the pandemic, when supply chain issues created delays and backlogged pressings for most artists. Since 2014, Furnace has pressed over 5 million pieces of wax for Metallica, including collections such as the massive “Black Album” 30th anniversary box set.
“We couldn’t be more happy to take our partnership with Furnace … to the next level,” said Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich in a statement. “Their indie spirit, the passion they have for their craft… culturally we’re kindred souls.”
Added frontman James Hetfield: “[Furnace has been] great to Metallica and more importantly to our fans … [who] will have continued...
- 3/14/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Winchesters‘ finale. Proceed at your own risk!
While watching The Winchesters‘ (season?) finale, you might have asked yourself, “Am I actually watching Supernatural?” Because Tuesday’s episode not only included multiple scenes with Dean Winchester himself, aka executive producer Jensen Ackles, but also unexpected appearances from hunter Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver) and Heaven’s new God, Jack (Alexander Calvert).
More from TVLineThe Winchesters EP Talks Show's Uncertain FutureWalker Independence Boss on Show's Renewal Outlook at CW: We're 'Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst'Ratings: Night Court, The Voice Top Tuesday; Winchesters Flat...
While watching The Winchesters‘ (season?) finale, you might have asked yourself, “Am I actually watching Supernatural?” Because Tuesday’s episode not only included multiple scenes with Dean Winchester himself, aka executive producer Jensen Ackles, but also unexpected appearances from hunter Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver) and Heaven’s new God, Jack (Alexander Calvert).
More from TVLineThe Winchesters EP Talks Show's Uncertain FutureWalker Independence Boss on Show's Renewal Outlook at CW: We're 'Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst'Ratings: Night Court, The Voice Top Tuesday; Winchesters Flat...
- 3/8/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage is to star in the dark western ‘The Thicket’. He will also produce the movie which has started production in Calgary, Canada. Peter will be joined in the cast of the Tubi Films project by Juliette Lewis, Esme Creed-Miles, Levon Hawke, Leslie Grace, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Macon Blair, Ned Dennehy, Andrew Schulz, Arliss Howard and Metallica rocker James Hetfield, reports ‘Female First UK’.
‘The Thicket’, based on Joe R. Lansdale’s novel of the same name, follows a young man called Jack (Levon), who goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister Lula (Creed-Miles) after she is kidnapped by the violent killer Cut Throat Bill (Juliette) and her gang.
To rescue her, Jack enlists the help of bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter), the alcoholic son of an ex-slave (Gbenga) and a street-smart prostitute (Leslie). They track down Cut Throat Bill to an area known...
‘The Thicket’, based on Joe R. Lansdale’s novel of the same name, follows a young man called Jack (Levon), who goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister Lula (Creed-Miles) after she is kidnapped by the violent killer Cut Throat Bill (Juliette) and her gang.
To rescue her, Jack enlists the help of bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter), the alcoholic son of an ex-slave (Gbenga) and a street-smart prostitute (Leslie). They track down Cut Throat Bill to an area known...
- 3/6/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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