Metallica have invited fans to join them for a day of service at U.S. food banks. Bosses at the rock group’s charity foundation All Within My Hands have announced the initiative, scheduled for 23 May (18), offering those who sign up a free T-shirt. “We are here to encourage you to join us on May […]
James Hetfield to make real acting debut in Ted Bundy thriller
Metallica star James Hetfield has joined the cast of Zac Efron’s new Ted Bundy thriller Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. The heavy rocker will portray Bob Hayward, the first police officer to arrest the serial killer. Hayward pulled Bundy over for a driving infraction in Utah in 1975 and discovered odd tools in his […]
Metallica hosting benefit concert for victims of California wildfires
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 […]