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Metallica Post Footage of Surprise 'Kill 'Em All' Performance From 2013 Orion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:36 +0000

At the second installment of Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival, the legendary thrash band pulled off a massive surprise by performing their debut album, 'Kill 'Em All,' in its entirety. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but for those who weren't lucky enough to see it for themselves, Metallica have posted some pro-shot video footage of the surprise set.

Orion Music Festival Day 2 Photo Recap: Metallica, Deftones, Dillinger Escape Plan + More

Loudwire Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:02:51 +0000

Following an exciting Day 1 in which Metallica played their 1983 debut album ‘Kill ‘Em All’ during a surprise set under the name ‘dehaan,’ Day 2 of the Orion Music + More Festival on Sunday (June 9) at Belle Isle in Detroit featured more stellar performances. Of course, the highlight of Day 2 was the [...]

Orion Music Festival Day 1 Photo Recap: Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against + More

Anne Erickson — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:54:55 +0000

Armed with a brigade of rock, metal and electronic talent, Orion Music + More festival kicked off its weekend-long festival at Belle Isle in Detroit on Saturday (June 8), with Red Hot Chili Peppers closing out the evening.

Metallica Play 'Kill 'Em All' Album in Full During Surprise Set at Orion Festival

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:10:03 +0000

Metallica pulled off the surprise of all surprises today (June 8) at their Orion Music + More Festival. During a slot that was scheduled for the mysterious band ‘dehaan,’ Metallica themselves appeared onstage and ripped through their 1983 debut album ‘Kill ‘Em All’ in its entirety. The metal goliaths were only scheduled to perform a [...]

10 Reasons Not To Be Mad at Metallica's 'St. Anger'

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:44:11 +0000

June 5, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Metallica's most controversial album, 'St. Anger.' The album is controversial not because of its lyrical content, but because of the direction the band went with it. Ringing snare drums, no guitar solos and filthy dirty guitar riffs all combine to make a 'Tallica album like none other.

Metallica's Robert Trujillo Discusses Orion Fest, Upcoming Album and Anniversary of 'St. Anger'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:32:57 +0000

Metallica are set to headline their second annual Orion Music + More Festival, which takes place this weekend in Detroit. In a new interview, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo speaks of the Orion fest, the band's progress on a new album and his experience joining the band at the time of their 'St. Anger' album, which was released 10 years ago today (June 5).

10 Years Ago: Metallica's 'St. Anger' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:41:49 +0000

It was 10 years ago today — June 5, 2003 — that the world’s biggest heavy metal band, Metallica, released their first studio album in six years, to the incalculable excitement (and relief) of millions of patient fans. Then these fans actually listened to ‘St. Anger’… ‘Tis said the measure of any work of art [...]

Metallica Offer 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance as a Free Download

Chad Childers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:51:00 +0000

Metallica had the time of their life in the early part of May, joining the San Francisco Giants baseball team for a special Metallica-themed evening that saw Lars Ulrich throw out the first pitch and James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett thoroughly rock the National Anthem. As expected the band's performance of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' rocked and fans have been clamoring for it ever since. Now the band is obliging by making the Hetfield and Hammett version available as a free download for those who want it.

Metallica Book Headlining Gig at 2013 Roskilde Festival in Denmark

Chad Childers — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:43:32 +0000

Metallica have plenty on their plate, but the lure of the road never keeps them away for too long. The band, who have a handful of scattered shows throughout 2013, will take the stage as one of the headliners at the 2013 Roskilde Festival in Denmark. The show is significant for Metallica fans abroad as [...]

Metallica Bring 'Globe of Death' to Orion Festival

Jeff Giles — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:34:48 +0000

“You’ve seen it on the Map, and have surely wondered: What on earth is the Globe of Death?” So begins the latest intriguing message from the organizers at Metallica‘s Orion Music + More Festival, scheduled to return this year on June 8 and 9 at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Mich. So what on earth [...]

New 'Metallica Through the Never' 3D Movie Trailer Revealed

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:06 +0000

Up until now, the storyline behind Metallica’s upcoming 3D movie ‘Metallica Through the Never’ hadn’t taken shape in video form, but in a newly released trailer for the film, all of the pieces start to fall into place. Combining both a narrative and live-performance footage of Metallica, ‘Metallica Through the Never’ tells the story of [...]

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Angry Mobs and "Master of Puppets"

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:50:11 +0000

A band crew member (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica’s roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena.

Metallica Have the Material, But Not the Time to Record New Album

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:02:32 +0000

It’s been five years since Metallica released ‘Death Magnetic,’ their last studio album. The band says they’re anxious to return to the studio to start recording again, and they’ve got the material. However two obligations are keeping them beginning work on the first album from their own label Blackened Recordings. First is next month’s Orion [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000

Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

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.

New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Gets Metallica Gold Record From Cleveland Indians

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:37:45 +0000

New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera will surely be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but on Monday (May 13) he received recognition from another Hall of Fame organization — the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rivera has announced that this will retire after this season, and as has been customary of [...]

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.