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From the Archive: Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Discuss Their 1996 Album, 'Load'

Posted 11/18/2011 at 11:48am | by Tom Beaujour

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“When we were making our last record, nobody knew who the fuck Kurt Cobain was!” Kirk Hammett, at ease in the lounge of the New York City recording studio where he and the rest of Metallica are rushing to finish their sixth album, Load, is acutely aware of how much the musical climate has changed in the five years since the band put out their last studio recording.

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Metallica Release Video Message in Support of Mini Band's "Enter Sandman" Cover

Posted 11/16/2011 at 11:30am | by Josh Hart

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You may remember the videos we posted of a band of kids ranging in after from 8-10 performing covers of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O Mine" and Metallica's "Enter Sandman."

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Video: Commercial for 2012 Download Festival Featuring Black Sabbath, Metallica

Posted 11/16/2011 at 11:15am | by Josh Hart

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If you're a metal fan, then you're probably already drooling over the 2012 Download Festival, which will see not only the reformed Black Sabbath headlining Sunday night, but Metallica headlining Saturday's festivities as well. A commercial for the event has just been posted online and can be seen below.

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Metallica and Lou Reed Perform on Italian Television

Posted 11/14/2011 at 11:31am | by Josh Hart

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Continuing their rounds on the European TV circuit, Metallica and Lou Reed recently made a stop on Italian television show Che Tempo Che Fa.

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Video: Jason Newsted Talks Metallica, Papa Wheelie

Posted 11/14/2011 at 11:20am | by Josh Hart

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted appeared on San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone for a lengthy interview during which the bassist discusses his time in Metallica as well as his new band, Papa Wheelie.

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11 Essential Thrash Metal Albums

Posted 11/12/2011 at 11:08am | by Richard Bienstock, Josh Hart

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While we're not sure about the long-term viability of the holiday, today seems as fitting a time as any to look at 11 essential thrash metal albums that any self-respecting metalhead will have in their record collection.

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Lick of the Day: '80s Metallica-Style Riff

Posted 11/11/2011 at 12:15pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Today's free Lick of the Day comes courtesy of shredder Dave Reffet, who shows you a heavy metal riff in the style of Metallica's ...And Justice For All.

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Metallica's "Wherever I May Roam" Sampled by Rihanna for New Album

Posted 11/11/2011 at 11:18am | by Josh Hart

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While Metallica just released Lulu -- their collaborative album with Lou Reed -- earlier this month, it looks like it won't be the only time the band can be heard on a new release this month.

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Metallica's Kirk Hammett: "We're Rebelling Against the Boundaries Being Put Upon Us"

Posted 11/10/2011 at 11:07am | by Josh Hart

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During their recent first-ever show in Abu Dhabi, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett took some time to speak with Time Out Dubai about a number of topics.

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Metallica & Lou Reed Land in U.S. Top 40 with 'Lulu'

Posted 11/09/2011 at 12:50pm | by Josh Hart

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Metallica & Lou Reed's collaborative album, Lulu, moved over 13,000 copies in its first week on sale in the U.S., enough to land it at No. 36 on the Billboard charts.

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