Top Stories from Newser (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Metallica frontman James Hetfield is rather proud his band's music was played at top volume to break down the resistance of Guantanamo detainees under interrogation. "It’s strong, it’s music that’s powerful,” he told an interviewer from a German TV network. “It represents something that they don’t like—maybe freedom, aggression—...
cellphones news (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Metallica ( is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981) makes its way onto iPhones with a finger-tapping music app called "Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica ." Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Kirk...
Opposable Thumbs (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
We've explored what it takes to collect and refurbish existing pinball machines , but what if you want your own, custom game? Creating a one-of-a-kind pinball experience is a much different beast, but we were able to catch up with Wade Krause and Tanio Kryce, two men who put together a special table for some big pinball fans: Metallica. "[Singer] James Hetfield saw the Hellacopters game that...
Hindu (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
The third track from Metallica’s second album Ride the Lightning. Composed by Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich, the lyrics are based on Ernest Hemingway’s novel of the same name. The chromatic introduction, often ...
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
The long-running feud between former METALLICA bandmates DAVE MUSTAINE and JAMES HETFIELD has taken a new twist - the Megadeth star has alleged he was kicked out of the band...
I ♥ MUSIQUE (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
If you've ever felt that there wasn't enough metal music in cartoon form, then this is just the show for you. Metalocalypse has already had a couple of series dating back to 2006, so I'm a little slow on the uptake, have just borrowed a boxset of the first series, but I'm glad I checked it out. It follows the band Dethklok, who for reasons that aren't really explained, have got so massive and popular...
Blogcritics: Music (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
It's time now for deep thoughts... with James Hetfield?
BUZZGRINDER (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
For those of you who thought Metallica and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine had patched things up and were good buddies again, James Hetfield might have something to say about that. Here’s a little bit from the knowledg omelet he cooked up during an interview with KEGL 97.1: I mean, Dave is not in this band for a [...]
Starpulse News (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Metallica front man James Hetfield has added weight to a proposed world tour with Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth by insisting the 'Big Four' show is a good idea. Bandmates Lars Ulrich[...] Read more!
PopMatters Music (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
In 1989, I loathed the New Kids On the Block with a passion and intensity that only junior high-aged children can bring to their study of popular culture, yet when Hangin’ Tough Live hit DVD, I had to see it. I’m not sure who was supplying leads to the gossip circles of Oroville, California in 1989, but it was common knowledge at Central Middle School that Metallica had physically attacked...
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
METALLICA star JAMES HETFIELD has added weight to a proposed world tour with Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth by insisting the 'Big Four' show is a good idea.Bandmates...
Accidental Sexiness (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
The band that rocks together, relaxes together! The boys from Metallica were making a splash in Miami Beach earlier today. Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield were joined by family and friends on our beautiful beaches. They were in town for a performance at the Bank Atlantic Center last night and are probably making their [...]
Tiny Mix Tapes (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
Good news, Madonna, Rob Thomas, Wayne Coyne, Jim Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joe, Jeff Tweedy, James Hetfield, Enya, Regina Spektor, James Blunt, Ray Charles, Flea, T.I., Keith Sweat, Peter Buck, Jerry Garcia, Faith Hill... uh, Linkin Park: The Strike's over. You're going back to work. The giant music company that isn't EMI, Warner Music Group (WMG), finally struck a new deal with local indie-startup...
The Glass Walking-Stick (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
OK, this week I'm growing my hair, splashing on some patchouli, wearing my leather jacket no matter how hot it gets, and turning this motherhumper up to 11, 'cos it's Metallica time!! To be more precise it's September 1988 at Newport Centre, the Damaged Justice tour. I'm there with Mark, Jon, Matthew and Steve ( where are all those guys nowadays? ), we've just missed support band Danzig but we're not...
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Photo: Ruscio/FilmMagic “Are you ready for this'” Metallica frontman James Hetfield growled from the stage of Nashville’s Sommet Center Monday night, at the official kickoff of the band’s latest U.S. run. “Metallica is mighty grateful to be alive, and here celebrating life with loud, heavy music.” Loud and heavy it was — heavy enough to comically shake [...]...
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