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Metallica gave the U.S. National Anthem some attitude just before the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

A livestreamed Metallica performance via Twitch went hilariously off the rails, through no fault of the band.

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has paid tribute to Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula, who has died at the age of 68.With Zazula and her husband Jon at its helm, Megaforce became the first label to release Metallica’s earliest works – including their 1983 debut ‘Kill ‘Em All’ and its follow up ‘Ride the Lightning’.The label also housed heavy metal acts such as Anthrax, Testament King’s X, Overkill, Bad Brains and Meat Puppets.As Blabbermouth reports, Hetfield has hailed Zazula for

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has said his bandmates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember the first time they met him.Hammett joined the metal titans in 1983, and prior to that he played in the band Exodus.In a lengthy new interview for Gibson’s ‘Icons’ series, Hammett remembered meeting the pair for the first time when Exodus supported Metallica, an encounter his bandmates have no memory of.Hammett explained: “[Exodus] got booked on [a] show because we were friends with the

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has covered Bob Seger’s ‘Turn The Page’ – you can watch his solo acoustic take on the song below.Hetfield delivered the cover while taking part remotely in the recent charity livestream VetsAid 2020: Home For The Holidays, which raised “sorely needed funds to veterans services groups across the US”.Hetfield performed Seger’s ‘Turn The Page’ – which Metallica have covered live on a number of occasions after releasing their version of it back in 1998 on their

Joe Biden take lead vocals for Metallica‘s 1997 single ‘King Nothing’ has been released.YouTube user Lars von Retriever, who previously fused outgoing US president Donald Trump with the likes of Iron Maiden and Megadeth, has now switched focus to the incoming president.

Metallica are “in a very healthy place” following James Hetfield’s stint in rehab, drummer Lars Ulrich has said.The frontman began new treatment to tackle addiction issues late last year.

Metallica with Mariah Carey.

Metallica‘s James Hetfield has reflected on the coronavirus pandemic, admitting that it has given him a chance to “soak up life”, after the virus halted the band’s plans for this year.In a new interview with the band’s fan-club magazine So What!, Hetfield also conceded that the pandemic has had a huge personal toll for thousands of people across the globe.“A pandemic is not welcomed. People are hurting.

Metallica is keeping their American patriotism alive without a live crowd.

Metallica vocalist.Discovered by a team of metal-loving scientists on Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea, Atheris hetfieldi, a species of African Bush Viper, is characterised by “a triangular-shaped head and strongly-keeled scales, which gives them a dragon-like appearance”.

Metallica’s James Hetfield has shared details of what he’s been up to during lockdown, revealing that he’s used the time to write “tons of [new] material”.The metal band’s frontman has been at home in Colorado since the coronavirus pandemic hit the States in March and has used the unexpected time to stay creative.“For me – and I don’t wanna sound ungrateful because I know there’s a lot of people out there that are struggling because of this Covid,” he said during a SiriusXM Town Hall last week

Slayer‘s Jerry King, Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine, Metallica‘s James Hetfield, Judas Preist‘s K.K.

Metallica have confirmed that they will be releasing new music today (July 15) from the upcoming wide release of their live album/concert film ‘S&M2’.Both frontman James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich left audio messages for fans on Instagram Stories yesterday (July 14) promising that new material would be released today.“Hey, this is Lars from Metallica,” Ulrich’s message goes.

Ennio Morricone, the late, great composer for the movies, was the mastermind behind so many of your favorite soundtracks.

Metallica‘s James Hetfield has paid tribute to Ennio Morricone, the legendary film composer whose death at the age of 91 was announced earlier today (July 6).Morricone, who scored over 500 films, most famously Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Westerns, died last week following complications from a fall.One of his best-known compositions ‘The Ecstasy Of Gold’, from the soundtrack to The Good The Bad And The Ugly, has been used by Metallica as their intro music since 1983.Writing on Metallica’s Instagram,

Metallica frontman James Hetfield will release a coffee-table book, showcasing his passion for restoring classic cars.‘Reclaimed Rust: The Four-Wheeled Creations Of James Hetfield’ was unveiled via YouTube yesterday (June 17). The limited edition, leather-bound book is set for release on July 28.Watch it below:Hetfield’s book showcases eleven cars.

Metallica is doing its best to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic.On Friday (May 1), the hard rock band's James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo shared a video of themselves virtually performing a stripped-down version of 1988's "Blackened" from their respective homes."Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days. Hope you’re all safe & sound.

This comes as the band announced festival cancellations.

Metallica canceled planned headline sets at the Sonic Temple (May 15 & 17 in Columbus, OH) and Louder Than Life (Sept. 18 & 20 in Louisville, KY) music festivals on Monday (Feb. 24) in order to let singer/guitarist James Hetfield continue his recovery. The band released a statement from Hetfield about the cancellations, which he said were part of his effort to stay on the path of sobriety.

They'll be replaced by some big names at the events

Metallica singer James Hetfield performed in public for the first time since entering rehab last year at a tribute to Eddie Money on Thursday (Feb. 20). The surprise appearance took place at the Saban in Beverly Hills,

"I think our egos matched the size or our insecurities"

"I think our egos matched the size or our insecurities"

The frontman was asked about the next Metallica album during his first public appearance since re-entering rehab in September

The frontman is set to make a guest appearance at the Petersen Automotive Museum later this month