Rockers Metallica are hosting a benefit concert to help the victims of the deadly wildfires in California. Earlier this month (Oct17), fires ravaged areas of Northern California, killing at least 42 people, and in response to the emergency, the rockers have put together The Band Together Bay Area concert. The show will take place at […]
Metallica launch London pop up store to coincide with UK dates
Ahead of their sold out UK Tour METALLICA have announced they will be opening a pop up store in London. It will open on October 18th through to October 23rd from 12 pm – 8 pm, except for the 23rd when it will be open from 12 pm – 6 pm. It is located in […]
Metallica members careful not to cross a ‘burnout line’
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich worries about members of the group potentially burning themselves out. The drummer formed the band with vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield back in 1981, with the current line-up comprised of the pair as well as guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. While Metallica is still playing to live crowds as part of their […]
James Hetfield: ‘Metallica could fall apart at any moment’
Metallica’s James Hetfield has conceded that the band could “fall apart” at any moment. The frontman formed the heavy metal band in 1991 with drummer Lars Ulrich, with the current line-up also comprising of guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Metallica are currently touring their tenth studio album Hardwired… to Self-Destruct, but in spite […]
Metallica: ‘Deep down we’re still rebels, risk-takers’
Death, addiction, lawsuits… Through all the trials and tribulations, Metallica have somehow survived more than 35 years on hard rock’s relentless road. The youthful fire that scorched a blazing path through the metal scene back in the early 1980s still burns brightly, despite all four members now being in their 50s. The Red Bulletin speaks […]
Metallica cut show and cancel gig after throat problems
Metallica’s James Hetfield knew that his voice was not good on Friday night at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Netherlands, but he managed to continue singing for much of the show. Hetfield even gave the crowd a chance to stop the show in lieu of a future date. “It’s not fair to you guys, man. […]