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Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

Metallica Take 3D Film to Cannes Film Festival

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:07:02 +0000

The 'Metallica Through the Never' 3D film will screen on one of the world's biggest stages as its now booked as part of the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off today (May 15) in France.

Metallica Offer Preview of 'Kirk's Crypt' Exhibit at Upcoming 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53:02 +0000

Metallica's second Orion Music + More Festival is creeping up on us as summer draws near. To get fans pumped for the diverse fest, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed a mass of details about the 'Kirk's Crypt' exhibit, which will include meet + greets, Hammett's massive collection of vintage horror film posters and more.

Autographed Metallica Bass Leads to Jakarta Government Investigation

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:58:57 +0000

Jakarta’s governor, Joko Widodo, is parting with his prized signed Metallica bass for the time being as the government investigates whether or not the gift from the band violates any conflict of interest rules. The Jakarta Globe reports that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has asked that Widodo surrender the guitar after he was photographed [...]

James Hetfield: Metallica Haven't Even Started Writing for New Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:15 +0000

Yes, Metallica do plan on recording a new album, but frontman James Hetfield has reiterated his bandmates' recent statements that the process of putting together the disc has been a slow one. In fact, he reveals that the songwriting portion has yet to even begin.

Metallica Members Rock National Anthem, Throw First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game

Chad Childers — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:03:39 +0000

This has been a week Metallica will definitely remember for quite some time to come. After receiving a whole lot of love at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods ceremony Thursday night in Los Angeles, the band headed back to the Bay Area on Friday (May 3) to join their local World Series-winning San Francisco Giants in some very special pre-game festivities.

Metal Titans Metallica + Rob Halford Close Out 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Ceremony

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:41:51 +0000

The performance everyone had been waiting for was Metallica's show-closing set, and the band came ready to rock. A blistering performance of 'Disposable Heroes' brought a standing ovation, with Lars Ulrich perhaps the only person on his seat at the end of the song whe

Lars Ulrich Would Be 'Surprised' If Next Metallica Album Came Out Before 2015

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:18 +0000

Better be patient, Metallica fans, because drummer Lars Ulrich isn’t expecting to release another album for another couple of years. Metallica just took a trip to South Africa to perform one concert in Johannesburg and two shows in Cape Town. During an interview with South African news source Channel24, Ulrich spoke about Metallica’s next release, [...]

'Metallica Through the Never' 3D Film to Hit IMAX Theaters in September

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:59 +0000

Metallica have their hands full with a number of various projects, and now the band has unveiled 'huge' details about the release of their 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never.' The band has announced that the film will open in theaters Sept. 27, playing on IMAX screens across the U.S. for a full week.

Metallica's Lars Ulrich: It Will Be Difficult to Follow 'Death Magnetic'

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:33:03 +0000

Metallica are currently in the process of moving on to their next record, but drummer Lars Ulrich recognizes exactly what their past release, 'Death Magnetic,' has meant to their career. Speaking with United Arab Emirates paper The National, the drummer says that the disc may be a difficult one to follow, but he feels up to the challenge.