Graham Hartmann is a 35-year-old content creator with a taste for punk, metal and the touch of a keyboard. He is the current Senior Writer and interviewer for Loudwire, producer of each YouTube Loud List and is the creator and host of our 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' series. Graham has been active in the music and entertainment industries since high school, having worked for Metal Injection, Earache Records, The End Records, The Opie and Anthony Show and the Le Scandal Burlesque Show as a musician and stage manager. https://twitter.com/grahamwire // www.facebook.com/grahamphartmann
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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich: Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Inspired Me To Get Off Cocaine
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich used to partake in cocaine, but in the early 2000s, Ulrich was inspired to lay off the white powder by Oasis' Noel Gallagher.
Ex-Megadeth Members Nick Menza + James LoMenzo Release Cover of Metallica’s ‘Motorbreath’
Menza and LoMenzo's version of 'Motorbreath' also features guitarist / vocalist Davor Garašić from Croatian thrash act Sufosia.
Metallica Offer New Single ‘Lords of Summer’ (First Pass Version) via iTunes
Wow... for the first time since 2008, Metallica have officially released a new song.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich: I’m Convinced That 90 Percent of the New Album Is Written
Though Metallica's next album seems to be a long way off, drummer Lars Ulrich has revealed that in his eyes, the album is 90-percent written.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Responds To Criticism From Mogwai: ‘Huh? What? Who Are You?’
Lars Ulrich responds to protest to get Metallica kicked off 2014 Glastonbury Festival + criticism from Mogwai.
Lars Ulrich Responds to Bruce Dickinson’s Claim That Iron Maiden Are Better Than Metallica
Is Iron Maiden better than Metallica? Bruce Dickinson certainly thinks so. Now, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has responded to Dickinson's boasting.
Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ Sets New Sales Record, Band Plays ‘Frayed Ends of Sanity’ for First Time
The 'Black Album' has become the first album in SoundScan history to surpass 16 million copies sold + Metallica played 'Frayed Ends of Sanity' live in Finland.
KISS Legend Ace Frehley Plays ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’ – Part 1
This newest edition of 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' segment was so good, we had to split it into two parts! Iconic KISS legend Ace Frehley stopped by our studios to appear in our popular series, actually clearing up a great deal of untrue information.
Metallica Cover Beatles, Deep Purple + More at MusiCares Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne
Last night (May 12), the 10th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert was held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne and Village Studios owner / CEO Jeff Greenberg were the night's honorees, but Metallica were also an important part of the show, performing a four-song set of classic covers.
Kirk Hammett: Metallica Plan to ‘Buckle Down’ and Create New Album in September
We've got a big update on Metallica's next album. In a new interview, guitarist Kirk Hammett shared that this September, the thrash legends will "buckle down" and begin cranking out a brand new record.
Metallica Unleash Epic Ronnie James Dio Medley ‘Ronnie Rising’
Metallica have their share of naysayers, but after hearing the band's new Ronnie James Dio tribute medley, 'Ronnie Rising,' we have a feeling the lips of those naysayers will be sewn shut. The nine-minute song is masterfully put together, combining the iconic tracks 'A Light in the Black,' 'Tarot Woman,' 'Stargazer' and 'Kill the King.'
Metallica Fans Vote Two New Songs Into Band’s Signature Pinball Machines
You may have heard about Metallica's own signature pinball machine, and if you're lucky, you may have even manned the flippers on one. Either way, the developers of Metallica Pinball recently polled fans to vote two new songs into the game, with 'Ride the Lightning' and 'Blackened' coming out on top.