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Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:58 +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 [...]

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 [...]

Check Out Metallica Perform National Anthem In San Francisco Giants Park [VIDEO]

Veronica Gonzalez — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:18:28 +0000

Metallica fans must be proud to know that not once did Metallica screw up the National Anthem like most do. Didn’t think an instrumental version of the National Anthem would give goosebumps as this one did. Check out Metallica perform an awesome National Anthem over at the San Franciso Giants home stadium.

Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Played the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants' Game Tonight! [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:23:28 +0000

James Hetfield of Metallica is a huge sports fan, and whenever he gets a chance to do something cool like this, or the tailgate gig for the Raiders a few years ago, he jumps at it! Tonight, the Dodgers are in San Francisco, and James and Kirk did a cool harmony version of our national anthem before the game. Check it out!

Nice Diezel amp, too, James!

Watch the Golden Gods Awards Live [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:53:49 +0000

Tomorrow the rock gods are taking over Facebook, Xbox Live and AXS TV! The Golden Gods Award show will be streaming world wide tomorrow at 8 PST! I am guessing since that is Los Angeles time, it will 9 p.m. in El Paso. Xbox Live, Facebook and AXS TV will be streaming the award since [...]

Heavy Metal Pinball Fans Rejoice [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:44:14 +0000

If you’re a fan of Metallica and Pinball, start saving up! You’re going to want one of these! Metallica announced that they have their very own pinball machine coming out soon! (I guess Tommy by The Who really rubbed off on them as kids huh??) While you play the silver ball, you also rock out to [...]

Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival Adds Infectious Grooves Reunion, Dead Sara + More

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:22:28 +0000

Metallica‘s Orion Music + More festival just got a little more awesome with the reveal of several new acts that have been added to the bill. Highlighting the new additions is the reunion of Robert Trujillo’s onetime project Infectious Grooves. The all-star outfit came together back in the ’90s and enjoyed some success while opening [...]

Lars Ulrich: I Wouldn't Put Money on Metallica Playing Full Album Sets at 2013 Orion Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:25:32 +0000

After the success of last year's Orion Music + More festival, the members of Metallica were pretty confident that they'd bring it back for a second year. But will the band play entire albums during their sets, like they did last year? Drummer Lars Ulrich was non-committal on the subject when speaking with Revolver.

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Commercial For 2013 Golden Gods Awards Has a Rockstar Cast!

Intern Emily — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:04:57 +0000

Watching this video is like playing Where’s Waldo with rockstars. See who you can spot while they question Chris Jericho on the upcoming award show! These rockers fill in for journalist as they quiz Jericho in the face with questions about who will be at the Golden God Awards. Scott Ian tries to disguise himself, [...]

Metallica's Lars Ulrich + Snowboarder Pat Moore Discuss New Vans Shoe

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:56:37 +0000

Metallica‘s recent Vans shoes video series is now complete with drummer Lars Ulrich meeting with snowboarding great Pat Moore to spend some time on the slopes and discuss the creation of Ulrich’s newly designed Vans shoe. In the clip, Ulrich and Moore seem to be having a great day skiing and boarding. Moore talks metal [...]

Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" in Major Scale – Sounds Nice and Happy!

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:22:53 +0000

Playing this Metallica double-shot reminded me of this awesome video I saw on YouTube. Someone took “Nothing Else Matters” and restructured it as Major instead of Minor. It’s a totally different sound for the song, and almost has a children’s song feel to it! Check it out, it’s cool!

Metallica Deny U.S. Military Contact Regarding Band's Music for Interrogation Purposes

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:04:27 +0000

Last week, it was reported that the SEAL Team 6 veteran who claims to have shot and killed Osama Bin Laden also revealed that Metallica requested that their music not be used for military interrogation purposes. Now, Metallica have now come out and stated that they never made such a request.

Navy SEAL Who Evidently Shot Bin Laden Talks Military Use of Metallica + Demon Hunter Music

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:41:38 +0000

Metallica and Demon Hunter are featured in a fascinating new article about the successful assassination of Osama Bin Laden. Surprisingly, according to the Navy SEAL member who evidently shot Bin Laden, the music of Metallica was used to “soften people up” before prisoner interrogations were to take place. Having somehow discovered this, Metallica asked for their [...]

Metallica Partner With Vans to Introduce New Band-Designed Four-Piece Shoe Line

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:28:20 +0000

The members of Metallica continue their partnership with Vans by introducing four new signature shoes, each designed by one of the members of the band. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo were all given free reign to choose any Vans style and make it their own by adding their own touches to the design.

Dubba G Spoils The Revolver Golden Gods Awards. The Winners = Rob Zombie, Tony Iommi And Metallica

Dubba G — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:32:15 +0000

The Revolver Golden Gods Awards aren’t going to be given out until May, but being the uber-cool radio insider that I am; I already know some of the winners!! Actually, everybody knows about those 3 because they are being honored this year for their amazing contributions to Rock and Heavy Metal! Rob Zombie will be [...]

Metallicas Present Meets It's Past [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:19:01 +0000

I’ve been playing bass for years and Cliff Burtons bass solo “Anesthesia” (Pulling Teeth) from “Kill ‘Em All” is still one of my favorite bass solos. I still can’t really play it but I love it. (I can play the notes, I just haven’t ever been able to capture the ‘feel’ of it.) It was [...]

Wrestler Hulk Hogan Clears Up Metallica Rumors, Reveals He Did Seek Out Bassist Position

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:02:53 +0000

The world of metal seems to constantly house some strange stories. Although the real stories are often more inconceivable than the fake ones, wrestler Hulk Hogan has finally given a statement about the rumor that he was once asked by drummer Lars Ulrich to become Metallica's bassist.

Metallica Meets Their Oldest Fan [VIDEO]

Yta von G — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:14:35 +0000

One more reason Metallica is still one of the coolest bands ever. Seriously; how many modern day metalheads would take the time to hang out with a grandma? (not including Glenn Garza’s mom) Margaret Priebe (85 years old) was introduced to Metallica 9 years ago when she heard a song off their S&M CD on the [...]

Metallica Unveil 3D Movie Title + Release Plans

Chad Childers — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:57:36 +0000

Metallica fans have been patiently waiting, and today (Jan. 15) the band rewarded them with the news that their highly anticipated 3D concert movie will be titled 'Metallica Through the Never.' Plus, the group let it be known that the film will receive a theatrical release on Aug. 9.