CLASSIC ROCK Q107 » metallica

Metallica Performs National Anthem at San Francisco Giants' Game [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:17:03 +0000

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett sound like ordinary names, but legend has it they were once the subject of a JEOPARDY answer…, “Name one of two guitarists from the “heavy metal”, “thrash rock”, “speed metal” band – Metallica”. Check out the video below of the dudes playing the National Anthem before a Giant’s game in [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Brings You Stevie Wonder Vocals Versus Metallica Guitar Licks [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:43:02 +0000

I’m always looking for that one unique video each week that punctuates all there is to life, and while Stevie Wonder doing “Superstition” to Metallica guitar riffs may not be sexy, it puts a Classic Rock twist on an old Motown monster hit. Enjoy:

'Metallica Through the Never' Set to Rock 3D IMAX Theaters in September

Britt Hayes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:27:06 +0000

Rock veterans Metallica have a new film, ‘Metallica Through the Never,’ set to hit theaters in IMAX 3D on September 27, so grab your old ratty Metallica t-shirts and your best baggy jeans and get ready to rock. According to a press release, Nimrod Antal’s trippy 3D rock film ‘Metallica Through the Never’ is being [...]

'Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History' Coming in November

Jeff Giles — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:29:33 +0000

If you really love rock books but don’t enjoy all that, y’know, reading, good news: The next entry in Voyageur Press’ ‘Complete Illustrated History’ series is on its way. BraveWords contributor Martin Popoff has compiled ‘Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History,’ offering what the publisher promises will be “the authoritative tribute to one of historyâ€™s most [...]

Metallica Promising 'Different Sounds' on Next Album

Dave Lifton — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:18:26 +0000

Metallica aren't sure when their next album will be out, but James Hetfield can promise that it will be a diverse collection of songs. In a new interview, the singer suggests that, true to form, fans can expect the unexpected when they finally get around to creating the follow-up to 2008's 'Death Magnetic.'

Metallica and the Beatles Combined on Beatallica's 'Abbey Load' Album

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:44:18 +0000

The Milwaukee-based Beatallica’s latest assault on the delicate sensibilities of Beatles fans arrives with their hilarious new Metallica-meets-the-Fab-Four mash-up ‘Abbey Load.’ This latest effort, which combines Metallica’s lyrics, riffs and a James Hetfield-esque growl with the Beatles’ studio swan song, follows bruising earlier combinations like “The Thing That Should Not Let It Be,” “Fuel on [...]

Metallica To The U.S. Military: Stop Using Our Music for Torture

Ken Kelley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:58:14 +0000

The U.S. Navy Seal that shot terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden (known only as "the Shooter") tells Esquire Magazine that heavy metal band Metallica was insistent that interrogators cease using the band's music to "soften" terror suspects up prior to their interrogations.

Metallica 3D Concert Movie Is Coming This August

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:30:52 +0000

Why should the Justin Biebers and Jonas Brothers of the world be the only ones getting 3D concert films? For those of you who have been yearning for something a little more hard-sounding in the theater, you can mark down August as a month to look toward.

Because Metallica will be releasing their own 3D concert film, 'Metallica Through the Never.'

Metallica's 'Black Album' Certified 16-Times Platinum

Billy Dukes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:02:50 +0000

Metallica's self-titled 1991 record, aka 'The Black Album,' is already the best-selling album of the SoundScan era, and now they're pulling away from the pack. 'Metallica' received its 16-times platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in December, meaning (as you might guess) that it has surpassed 16 million in sales. The certification was one of 10 awarded to the band last month.

Metallica Deliver Classic Hits at New Orleans' Voodoo Fest

Chuck Armstrong — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:24:57 +0000

Following Neil Young & Crazy Horse's Friday night headlining set at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, the bar was set high for Metallica. Even before the festival, though, expectations were raised as it was announced that the band would be taking over Green Day's headlining duties while lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong entered a rehabilitation program for alcohol abuse. This meant that Metallica would be returning to the stage for their last show in 2012.

Metallica to Replace Green Day at Voodoo Music + Art Experience

Dave Lifton — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:42:49 +0000

When a superstar band is forced to cancel a festival appearance, they can only be replaced with another major act. That's exactly what Metallica is doing, filling in for Green Day as headliners at the Voodoo Music + Art Experience in New Orleans on Saturday, October 27.

Metallica Offer Free Download of Orion Music + More Soundcheck

Chad Childers — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:30:55 +0000

Metallica have been very forthcoming with material from their Orion Music + More festival earlier this year, and they’re now sharing a portion of the music weekend that not many got a chance to see — their soundcheck. The group recorded their entire June 22 pre-show soundcheck and it’s now available as a free download [...]

Metallica Offers Free 1984 Concert Download as Tribute to Cliff Burton

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:50:58 +0000

The world of Metallica was rocked on Sept. 27, 1986, when the band's bassist -- Cliff Burton -- was killed in a bus accident. He joined up with the group just four years earlier, but in that time,

26 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in a Bus Accident

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:51:00 +0000

Metallica were on top of the metal world in 1986, having just signed their first major label deal and releasing their commercial breakthrough album. But the band's year ended with a crushing blow after bassist Cliff Burton died in a bus accident while touring overseas.

Enter Faceplant: Woman Falls On Her Face During Metallica Cover

Joe Student — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:40:46 +0000

Head-banging to Metallica is a time-honored tradition, but it’s usually not this literal. Normally, if you are not sober when banging your head to heavy metal music, you should have a crowd of other head-bangers to prevent you from falling — or, at least have a nice soft mattress in your vicinity. The woman in [...]

Bob Seger Loves Metallica's 'Turn The Page' Cover

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:07:20 +0000

This year the Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducted legendary recording artist Bob Seger on June 14 during their 43rd annual ceremony and awards presentation. The multi-platinum songwriter was humble in accepting, and performed an inspiring version of his 1973 hit ‘Turn The Page’, perhaps his most known tune.

Metallica Records New Album With Lou Reed

Chris Cobb — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:04:57 +0000

For today’s “what in the hell?” segment, it seems that Metallica and former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed have recorded an album together. Metallica released a statement on its website explaining that the band has been working with Reed at its San Francisco studios over the past few months. A few months ago our own Kirk Hammett [...]