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Heavy metal bandBirth Date :
1981Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USAClaim to fame :
Album "Metallica" (1991)
Winners List of 51st Annual Grammy Awards
February 09, 2009 11:02:52Robert Plant and Alison Krauss walked out of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards with another nod. Through their collaborative album "Raising Sand", the two musicians got the coveted Album of the Year title.
The duet effort has successfully put aside Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" and Radiohead's "In Rainbows". Previously, the record was also announced as Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Metallica, Run DMC Made 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
January 15, 2009 10:01:24The list of music acts crowding this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees has been unveiled to include Metallica and Run DMC. Others slated to take the same honor in an April fourth ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall are guitarist Jeff Beck, singer-songwriter Bobby Womack and blues vocal group Little Anthony & The Imperials.
Metallica who had just released their top-selling album "Death Magnetic", said that they are delighted with the honor and credit those who had played with the band over the years including late bassist Cliff Burton and bassist Jason Newsted. "So all the work and effort that we put into our relationship back then has brought a lot of fruits of labor with that, on this album, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammys. So we're feeling good," guitarist James Hetfield told The Associated Press.
Metallica's Guitar Hero Video Game to Be Unveiled in 2009
December 17, 2008 04:12:14Rock band Metallica have confirmed on their official site that they are getting Guitar Hero video game treatment. "It's the worst kept secret in rock-n-roll but we're here now to finally confirm that there will indeed be an all-Metallica Guitar Hero game released in the first half (!?) of 2009," the band wrote in a post.
The so-called "Guitar Hero: Metallica" video game, as stated by the band, will allow people to jam along to 28 of their songs, as well as to a number of tracks by Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Slayer, Machine Head, and Queen. "There is also an all new Expert+ difficulty setting featuring two bass drum kick pedals (!!!) along with all the gameplay modes from Guitar Hero World Tour," the music act added.
Video Premiere: Metallica's 'All Nightmare Long'
December 10, 2008 02:12:17Metallica have on Monday, December 7 released their new music video which is made in support of the fifth "Death Magnetic" single, "All Nightmare Long". The video is directed by Roboshobo, showing fictional Soviet newsreels about the events at Tunguska in 1908.
While the video is approximately 9-minutes long, the band don't appear in the video at all. It is a mix between Russian propaganda documentary and some animation where zombies are attacking the United States in the aftermath of nuclear warfare. Scientists also discover some kind of organisms that have the capability to bring back the dead.
Metallica Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
September 23, 2008 09:09:58Metallica have been announced as one of the eight nominees for next year's induction of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other nominees are guitarist Jeff Beck, female rock and roll singer Wanda Jackson, Rhythm and blues vocal group Little Anthony & the Imperials, punk band War, R&B singer and songwriter Bobby Womack, disco and R&B group CHIC, and rock band The Stooges.
"It's an interesting group because it really shows the nominating committee showed some thought and energy into who should be inducted," president and CEO of the New York City-based Rock Hall foundation, Joel Peresman, says. "It truly shows it's never a closed door for any artist to be nominated."
Video Premiere: Metallica's 'The Day That Never Comes'
September 03, 2008 08:09:47A music video for Metallica's new song called "The Day That Never Comes" has just been released. The song, which is made to tackle the subject of forgiveness and resentment, is the first single from the heavy metal rock band's forthcoming studio album entitled "Death Magnetic", which is scheduled to come out for purchase on September 12.
The video is shot in a dessert just outside Los Angeles, California in late July and directed by Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg. It shows U.S. army traveling through the dusty desert with a huge blast which causes a bloody fight. However, the video is not merely about army battle. At some points, the scene is cut with shots of the band performing the song in the same landscape.
Metallica Invite Foo Fighters to 'Death Magnetic' Launch
September 01, 2008 04:09:01In respect and tribute to Metallica, two members of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will help in the launching of the rock band's new album. David and Taylor will join Metallica to host a radio show in support of "Death Magnetic" that will be put in stores worldwide on Friday, September 12.
"You may have heard a little something about a radio show being broadcast live from our very own HQ," Metallica announced on their official site. "Well, we figured it would be a lot more fun if we invited some 'Tallica fans to come hang with us and low and behold, one thing led to another and Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins actually said 'yes!'"
Metallica's Second Single Available for Download
August 27, 2008 02:08:39Heavy metal band Metallica have just released their second single called "My Apocalypse". The song is a follow-up for their first song "The Day That Never Comes", which has been already released last week.
"My Apocalypse" is now available for download on iTunes where Metallica fans can also purchase "The Day That Never Comes". Both singles are among confirmed tracks in the band's upcoming ninth studio album, "Death Magnetic", which is scheduled to hit the stores on September 12. Furthermore, the band have recently unveiled a new widget which the band will frequently update with news, such as a trailer for their MissionMetallica.com fan site and other Death Magnetic related materials.
Metallica Deny Making Political Statement in New Video
August 05, 2008 10:08:40Rock band Metallica deny that their soon-to-be-released video for single "The Day That Never Comes" from upcoming album "Death Magnetic" is attempting to convey political statement about American's ongoing war with Iraq or Afghanistan. Drummer Lars Ulrich said that what they are trying to do is bringing back the common thread of resentment between politics and religion that have separated people from each other. He said, "It's a story about human beings who don't know each other, in a particularly tense situation. It could be a contemporary war setting, but it's really about forgiveness and redemption and understanding what goes on in people's minds. We really feel that this was such a beautiful and epic way to treat the song in something that was really radically different than the specificity of the lyrics."
People have come up with such rumor following the video preview displaying a U.S. army across dusty dessert with a huge blast which wounds one of the soldiers. Another soldier rushes to help the wounded with a medical equipment in his hand. Minutes later, a helicopter approaches and the bloody soldier is flown into the capable hands of a military medical team.
Metallica Set Release Dates for New Album 'Death Magnetic'
August 02, 2008 11:08:30American heavy metal band Metallica have set release dates for their ninth studio album "Death Magnetic" under Warner Bros records. The album is scheduled to be released on September 12 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Meanwhile, it is expected to arrive in U.S. stores on September 16 and will reach most of Europe countries on September 15.
For promotional project, the band offer various configurations for their fans. A deluxe coffin-shaped box is reported to come with a bonus CD, DVD, T-shirt, guitar pick and other goodies.
Metallica Unveil 'Death Magnetic' Cover
July 18, 2008 01:07:48Metallica's preparation to drop their new record "Death Magnetic" is getting to its final stage with the official release of their new album's cover. The cover art for the upcoming album was revealed by the rockers on July 17.
The image of the cover seems set to support the album's title as it shows the picture of a coffin surrounded by what looks to be a magnetic fields. The picture is placed on a white background with the Metallica logo alongside the LP's title being put right under the coffin.
Dave Grohl Denies Writing Metallica an Open Letter
May 27, 2008 03:05:51Recent news claiming that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has written an open letter for Metallica saying that they should not release their new album unless it is really good turns out to be a false one. That fact occurs after Dave's himself denied that he has written the letter and insisted that the whole thing was just a media blow up.
The drummer turned singer stated his denial on his band's official website, writing, "Just wanted to write a quick note to clear up this whole 'Open letter to Metallica' fiasco... For the record, I never 'wrote' anything to Metallica." Dave also explained that his word was exaggerated by a journalist that recently interviewed him, "I was asked by a journalist, at the end of a long interview (abut the Foo Fighters) to give a quick message to Metallica in the studio. So, I rattled that quote off the top of my head. No biggie, right? Somehow it became my 'open letter' to the band."
Almost Done, Metallica's New Album to Be Varied
May 16, 2008 04:05:02Although not having a release date and title yet, Metallica's new album will definitely be released this September. This confirmation is being stated by the band's drummer Lars Ulrich who told reporters that the band is close to wrap up the record and have already planned the packaging for the upcoming set.
On the interview, beside confirming that the record is almost done, Ulrich also said that the new record will have a different atmosphere compared to Metallica's albums in the 90s. "We've pretty much finished the music now, so all the next level stuff is just starting to go down. We sort of promised ourselves that unlike all the records we made in the '90s, were just completely stressed-out and just nutty, that we were gonna try and have a little more sane environment," Ulrich said.
Metallica Offer Special Treat to Fans With Mission:Metallica
May 13, 2008 03:05:54In order to get closer to their fans and promote their upcoming yet to be titled album, Metallica have launch a special website called MissionMetallica.com. On that site, fans can see footages, clips and other teasers of their new LP before it is officially released.
The contents that being offered on that website are, footages of the band's writing and recording session, riffs and excerpts from the new album, exclusive photos, a chance to win backstage passes to all of their shows this summer, unique live tracks, an opportunity to join the rockers live summer events and the low down from the band themselves. Not only that, Metallica also offered another stuff called Mission Metallica: Premium, which is a program that will give more exclusive treatment to their fans including delivering the band's new album on the devotees home on its release day.
Metallica Joins The Offspring to Rock 'Winnie Roast y Fiesta'
May 09, 2008 01:05:02Super group Metallica has been named as of the performers to play at the 2008 "Winnie Roast y Fiesta" on May 17. The heavy metal band will be joined by the likes of The Offspring, Bad Religion, Pennywise and Rise Against to headline the event.
The gig which is staged and sponsored by Los Angeles local radio station KROQ will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, Calif. The event has been started since 1993 and from then until now famous musicians have always headlined the show. Last year Linkin Park, Korn, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age were among the performers.
Amy Lee Denied Metallica Collaboration
April 21, 2008 02:04:25Previous rumors saying that Evanescence's singer Amy Lee will work with Metallica turned out to be a false one. The rock singer herself has denied the rumors in an on-line posting on her band's official website.
Amy confirmed that the news was untrue and said that she doesn't even know where it came from. "I am NOT going to be collaborating with METALICA. I have absolutely no idea where this rumor came from, but it is not true," Amy said.
Rage Against the Machine Opening Leeds Festival
April 01, 2008 11:04:56Despite having no plan for new materials, Rage Against the Machine has been saying yes to festivals. The reunited political band is confirmed to headline the first day of Reading and Leeds Festivals, that is due to take place in England starting from August 22. RATM will be accompanied by fellow U.S. bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Tenacious D, Slipknot, Queens of the Stone Age and The Raconteurs.
The Killers will headline the second day while Metallica takes over the duty on the third which is also last day. All the headlining act will play on the main stage and others will play in five other stages. The tickets have been sold, pricing at 155 pounds for the three-day weekend tickets, camping and parking, and 65 pounds for day to day ticket without camping.
Metallica's Ninth Album Is Not Exactly 'Delayed'
January 24, 2008 02:01:59Metallica's first studio album in five years is due early this year but sources reported that it has been delayed again. The ninth album which is yet-untitled was slated to hit the stores in February but it was postponed to April before moved further back to September.
Stereowarning.com reported that the band are still in the studio working on the album, thus the possibility to release the effort in April is quite thin. In a December 2007 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, frontman Lars Ulrich said that the only thing left for them to do were overdubs and James Hetfield's vocals.
Metallica to Release New Single Via Video Game?
November 29, 2007 11:11:49Ways to release musical work these days are getting variable, or should one say 'unconventional'. Heavy metal band Metallica, among some, decide to release their new single in a new media, a video game.
While their classics are favorites in the Harmonix-developed 'Guitar Hero' games series, Metallica are eying to debut their new single through the company's other production, 'Rock Band'. This means that the single will be heard for the first time through the playing of the gamers.
Metallica's Hit Added to Game "Rock Band"
July 12, 2007 02:07:35
Electronic Arts is just giving the best addition to highly-anticipated game "Rock Band" with the inclusion of a hit from Metallica. The game will now enable gamers to experience how it feels to play as close as possible to the legendary head-bangers.
Developer Harmonix have done their job tying deal to nail Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and make all of the game tracks available in future online catalog. "Metallica has never been afraid to let their fans get closer," MTV VP of Game Paul DeGooyer said, "and now those fans will be able to inhabit this incredible music in a completely new way."
H.I.M. to Release Sixth Studio Album
April 07, 2007 10:04:00
Finland's very own rock band H.I.M. is to release sixth studio album titled "Venus Doom". The album that is scheduled for July 10 is revealed by the frontman Ville Valo to have fewer complexes, and less confusing materials compared to the previous.
The 2005's "Dark Light" though receiving gold certification, was considered by many as an uneasy listening. That is why Valo said that they simplify the tune of "Venus Doom", but still making it heavier than the rest in terms of the whole idea. Valo added that this record results from the equation between My Bloody Valentine's Loveless and Metallica's Master of Puppets.
Metallica's "Sick of the Studio '07" Tour
March 20, 2007 01:03:51
After confirming that a new studio album is coming along the way, hard rock band Metallica announces that they are too planning for a summer tour dubbed "Sick of the Studio '07".
In relation to the name chosen for the tour, drummer Lars Ulrich explained, "Sometimes we get a little tired of staring at the same four walls of the recording studio, as well as the same faces that inhabit the studio day in and day out, and we need to get out and just play. This tour gives us a chance to stretch out a bit and jam in front of real fans."
Available Now on iTunes, Metallica's Catalog
July 27, 2006 11:07:47
Heavy metal band Metallica finally offers individual songs for download. After long holdout, the music act has, starting from Tuesday July 25th, made their catalog available on iTunes. In a message posted on their official Web site, the band announced that they will offer their entire catalog, including individual songs for download - on iTunes.
There they wrote, "Over the last year or so, we have seen an ever-growing number of Metallica fans using online sites like iTunes to get their music. So, in continuing with the tradition of offering our albums for sale online (which we've been doing for a few years through various sites), as well as making our live concerts available for download in their entirety (through the livemetallica.com site), we are now offering fans the opportunity to obtain our songs individually."
Metallica in Chain with Alice for LA Gig
April 27, 2006 10:04:38
Fans of rock bands Metallica and Alice in Chains could soon enjoy their being on the stage together as the two music acts are about to play together at a Hollywood benefit concert next month honoring Metallica singer James Hetfield who has battled addiction to drug.
As part of the gig, Hetfield and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo will share the stage at Music Box at Henry Fonda on May 12 alongside Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. The concert/dinner is a fund-raiser for the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.
Metallica Heading for European Tour
February 10, 2006 04:02:41Recounts what they did in 1995, Metallica is heading for a European tour despite the fact that they previously planned "nothing but writing and recording" in 2006. In fact, they take time out to make the rounds on the European summer festival circuit.
Opening the tour, they will first perform at Germany's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals on June 3rd and 4th, then heading for Arnhem, Holland, on June 8th, and England's Download Festival on June 10th and 11th. Moreover, the band reportedly also has three shows scheduled for March in South Africa.
Metallica Rocks at Sundance
January 30, 2006 01:01:56Harry O's on Main Street in Park City, Utah on Wednesday night got more rock sounds as Metallica showed up there to perform for the premiere party of "The Darwin Awards" following the film's presentation at Sundance Film Festival. Appeared on one scene in this feature, the band played about 14 songs witnessed by the film's cast members, like Winona Ryder, Joseph Fiennes, and Wilmer Valderrama among others.
The Stones Invited Metallica
August 03, 2005 04:08:45Heavy metal band Metallica has revealed in an email sent to fan club members on Tuesday that The Rolling Stones invited them last week to open the November 13 and 15 shows for a hometown crowd at SBC Park. And so, the band will surely open both of the Stones' San Francisco shows in November, which additional opening act will be announced shortly, and the start time has been moved up one hour to 6 p.m. PT..
In the email Metallica said "After having the thrill of playing with some of our personal heroes such as AC/DC, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Ozzy Osbourne, how could we say 'no' to the quintessential rock band, who are in some way responsible for all of this? These two shows are about nothing other than having fun and playing music ... nothing to sell, nothing to promote, nothing to talk about ... Simply put, this is the reason we started a band 25 or so years ago, and we are psyched and appreciative of this awesome opportunity to get cracking again..."
