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    It will be the young who rule  Dec 4, 2008
    F, who managed to find his mat rocker black jeans and Metallica tee-shirt gawped. I turned to Ms E, my friend, who is dating a young man in a band, and asked her, Er what kind of music is this arr. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Lil Wayne Heads Grammy Nominations  Dec 4, 2008
    For Best Rock Album, the nominees are Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends by Coldplay; Rock N Roll Jesus by Kid Rock; Only By The Night by Kings Of Leon; Death Magnetic by Metallica; and Consolers Of The Lonely by the Raconteurs. Nominations in the Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals are "Ribbon In The Sky" by Boyz II Men; "Words" by Anthony David Featuring Indie. (MTV UK)

    Metallica technically accomplished in scary way  Dec 4, 2008
    As we sat awaiting Metallicas entrance from our godlike vantage point in the upper-level GM Place press box, my buddy-a fellow grad of Victorias working-class Esquimalt High School-made an observation: If this was 1988, the rocker-chick quotient would have been much higher ... So forget whatever you may have heard about eyeliner, post-Napster depression, or group therapy: Metallica is back ... As Trujillo got into his trademark gorilla-style prowling, it was Hammetts turn to shine on... (Georgia Straight)

    O'Brien's beat blog  Dec 3, 2008
    Metallica and Guns N Roses on the metal side changed the metal dynamic from the hair bands to something more meaningful, IMHO.. By ryan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Madonna scraps Australian shows  Dec 2, 2008
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    Sites to beholdMany high-profile athletes have embraced the Web as a way to connect with fans and raise their profiles, but others haven't yet clicked with the Internet  Dec 1, 2008
    Inspired by Perez's fiery personality, Bello designed a site that looked like something out of the heavy-metal realm, with a logo of flames shooting out of a golf ball, a Metallica soundtrack and boxing-glove headcovers for sale ... Last month, Perez riffed about a Metallica concert: Loud Guitars. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Review  Dec 1, 2008
    Ride the Lightning is my fav Metallica album for the sole fact that it was the last one to include Dave Mustaine ... Actually mustaine never did a record with Metallica he got kicked out in 83 and ride the lighting came out in 84 ... Mustaine actually did record with Metallica. (PSX Extreme)

    Band's classic sound proves Indestructible  Dec 1, 2008
    Musically, they've progressed, from standard issue nu metal-isms to a more classic sound that recalls the halcyon days of Metallica or Soundgarden. More importantly in Draiman's eyes, they've kept to the dark themes and unrelenting intensity that set the band apart, as evidenced by Indestructible, released back in June. (Edmonton Journal)

    Metallica Ride The Lightning: Album...  Nov 30, 2008
    Metallica Ride The Lightning: Album Review: A Track by Track Synopsis of Metallica's Ride The Lightning ... Metallica Ride The Lightning: Album Review ... Metallica Ride The Lightning: Album Review. (Suite101.com)

    A look at some Virginia Tech victims  Nov 29, 2008
    According to his profile on a music Web site, La Porte's favorite artists were Meshuggah, Metallica, Soundgarden, Creed and Live. . (FOX 11, AZ)

    iPod shuffle  Nov 28, 2008
    Fellow Bruin Mark Stuart praised his pal's iPod on his blog: "When you have 25 guys, each with their own tastes in music, it can be a tough task pleasing everybody but 'Savvy' does well. This year he's been mixing it up with everything from T.I., to Metallica, to Rihanna to even some techno for the Euros." After a recent victory over the Canadiens, Savvy, 31, let us spy on his shuffle ... "The Day That Never Comes," Metallica. (Boston Globe)

    Reflexology's Use By Famous Persons  Nov 28, 2008
    In an interview with the Houston Chronicle on November 18, 2008, James Hetfield, lead singer and guitarist for the band Metallica, cites the use of reflexology and acupuncture as his newest addictions instead of the booze and pills it s the health stuff; we re addicted to that ... Metallica goes back to their metal roots by Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, November 18, 2008. (Suite101.com)

    GOING OUT: LIVE MUSIC  Nov 28, 2008
    Metallica The drummer for this famed metal band just sold a Basquiat painting at auction for nearly $13. 5-million. (Globe and Mail)

    Ryan Adams fired up for tour with Cardinals  Nov 27, 2008
    Adams is a longtime fan of Oasis and about to work with them in the US but appreciates a lot of different sorts of music, including Mariah Carey, Metallica and orchestral pieces. Now he and the band are working on a self-titled album. (Courier Mail)

    Twinkle, twinkle Franglais star  Nov 27, 2008
    Susie Arioli's latest album, Night Lights, has cracked the Montreal Top 10, tiptoeing past Metallica. The Susie Arioli Band group has embarked on an 11-city Quebec tour. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Guns N' Roses  Nov 27, 2008
    Unlike recent top-shelf hard-rock albums from Metallica, AC/DC and Nickelback, Chinese Democracy has no bottom end. We knew we d miss Slash, but who figured that GNR s departed rhythm section would be missed even more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Kanye West Among Musicians We're Most Thankful For  Nov 27, 2008
    T.I., Metallica, R.E.M. also stood out in a year that was all about change. by Conor Bezane. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Warner Music Group 4th-quarter profit rises  Nov 26, 2008
    Best sellers included releases from artists such as Metallica, Kid Rock, T.I. and Mariya Takeuchi. Warner said its investment in signing and developing artists paid off as it increased its U.S. market share by 2. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Reviews: New CD releases  Nov 26, 2008
    Getting up close and personal with Butch Walker, the Hold Steady, Metallica and more. RELATED LINKS. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    WMG Gets Digital $$ Feedback  Nov 26, 2008
    Warner Music Group Corp., the record label of Metallica and R.E.M., said profit grew 20 percent after revenue from digital music helped offset declining CD sales. Fourth-quarter net income climbed to 6 million, or 4 cents a share, from 5 million, or 3 cents, a year earlier, Warner Music said yesterday in a statement. (New York Post -- Business)

    'I'm a gigaholic'  Nov 25, 2008
    Next year I've got Metallica, ACDC(5th time) n Take That (you gotta give in to the other half sometimes) so far and may go to Rammstein as they should be touring by the end of 2009 ... and the best are probably Iron Maiden and Metallica, although I've also seen newer bands like Wolfmother and Airbourne put on pretty impressive shows ... I saw Queen the other week with Paul Rogers on vocal (saw him with Free in the early 70's) and have tickets for Metallica in February I have seen them lots of... (BBC News -- UK)

    Oprah Wannabe?  Nov 25, 2008
    WMG has lost Madonna and Nickelback, did nothing for REM this year, still lists moribund acts like Cher, Chris Isaak and Goo Goo Dolls on its website, relies strictly on acts inherited from the original Warner Music Group (Linkin Park, Metallica, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Faith Hill, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers). Newer acts like Rilo Kiley and Jenny Lewis, or Johnathan Rice are kept secret for corporate purposes, but I m told they, like the veteran acts, are happy for Fleisher s good... (Fox News)

    Prince denies anti-gay-rights remarks; NEW YORKER stands by story...  Nov 25, 2008
    Prince denies anti-gay-rights remarks; New Yorker stands by story. The singer was asked about religion, politics, abortion and in a profile in. (The Drudge Report)

    Death Magnetic's sound quality over...  Nov 24, 2008
    Death Magnetic's sound quality overshadows music: Metallica makes a comeback on new album and does not disappoint ... Metallica makes a comeback on new album and does not disappoint ... Metallica's latest release 'Death Magnetic' has the band facing controversy once again as controversy over the "Loudness wars" hinder the album's success. (Suite101.com)

    Holiday Books  Nov 23, 2008
    The eclectic list includes B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Sonic Youth, Dr. Dre, Dwight Yoakam, Tracy Chapman and Radiohead. Among the 1,200 photos are riveting live shots and quiet offstage moments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Barack the Builder  Nov 23, 2008
    An NYT describes Guns N' Roses' first album in 17 years as "outsize, lavish, obsessive, technologically advanced and, all too clearly, the end of an era." Chinese Democracy, which features front man Axl Rose as the only original member, belatedly comments on eras that passed while his band was off the stage, from Metallica to Nine Inch Nails to U2. Full of Rose's famous indulgence, the record is a "letdown" that "leaves his worst impulses unchecked.". (Slate)

    Fast-paced Disney on Ice is magical  Nov 21, 2008
    The show includes a Disney castle, a few special effects and more fireworks than a Metallica concert. Even a world-weary parent would have to appreciate that. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Greenhorns deliver with game on line  Nov 21, 2008
    "But we're both going to the Metallica concert in Calgary [next month].". The Stampeders will need a rock-solid effort up front to halt the likes of Montreal defensive tackles Keron Williams and Devone Claybrooks, who combined for 14 sacks during the season. (Globe and Mail)

    Video game tourney raises funds for club  Nov 21, 2008
    Players, as young as 12 and as old as 20, faced off against each other in Guitar Hero III, as they tried to perform songs by artists such as Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Dragonforce and Guns N Roses ... His favorite songs included One by Metallica and Bulls on Parade by Rage Against the Machine. (Bolton Common, MA)

    Britney Spears, 'NSYNC Led The Class Of '99, But Whatever Happened To Len, Orgy?  Nov 21, 2008
    " They released another album that fizzled, toured on the Family Values outing, put out their third album on their own label and have been threatening to make another album for several years. Why you know the name: The Canadian singer/songwriter released the top-10 hit "She's So High" from his self-titled debut, produced by Metallica homie Bob Rock. The son of Randy Bachman, lead guitarist/singer of 1970s rockers the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, released another album in 2006 that... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Fox's Mighty Mo has surprises inside  Nov 19, 2008
    It s like [Metallica drummer] Lars Ulrich playing it. Or, suggested Wolff, the ghost of John Bonham. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Dark Horse no Back in Black  Nov 19, 2008
    Well, even though their many de-tractors would scoff at the notion, Nickelback's roots have always been planted firmly in the world of hard rock with frontman Chad Kroeger and company revering the likes of Metallica, Pearl Jam and AC/ DC. The latter band, of course, created one of the biggest blockbuster albums of all time when they worked with Lange on 1980's Back In Black record. In terms of hard-rock classics, this is hailed as one of the greats and, as far as the numbers go, it pretty well... (Calgary Herald)

    DVD Review: Spongebob Squarepants S...  Nov 18, 2008
    Musicians such as , Pantera, Ween, Metallica, plus Gene Simmons of KISS have all made cameos on Spongebob Squarepants, as have well-known actors like Scarlett Johanson, Tim Conway, Alec Baldwin, , Marion Ross and Christopher Guest. However, a run through Season 5 Volume 2 will make one wonder what the fuss is about. (Suite101.com)

    Guitar Hero World Tour vs Wii Music  Nov 16, 2008
    The title boasts 86 tracks on the disc by artists ranging from the Eagles to Metallica, Michael Jackson and Oasis. Players begin the game with access to a limited number of tracks and can only unlock the full range of tunes by putting in a series of good performances. (Times Online)

    Rock Band Special Edition  Nov 16, 2008
    Rock Band features an awe-inspiring line up of the most-loved rock music of all time - from classic rock and alternative to southern rock and metal including artists such as Rolling Stones, Metallica, The Police, The Clash, Foo Fighters, Radiohead and More. Rock Band is the #1 title of 2008 year to date by revenue according to NPD. Rock Band has garnered over 40 awards including the Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards... (IGN PS2)

    Rock Band(R) Special Edition Bundle Now Available for PLAYSTATION(R)2 and Wii Starting at $99  Nov 14, 2008
    Rock Band features an awe-inspiring line up of the most-loved rock music of all time -- from classic rock and alternative to southern rock and metal including artists such as Rolling Stones, Metallica, The Police, The Clash, Foo Fighters, Radiohead and More ... The following Rock Band disc tracks will not be available for export into Rock Band 2: * "Paranoid" as made famous by Black Sabbath, * "Run to the Hills" as made famous by Iron Maiden, and "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Little radio, big price  Nov 13, 2008
    But you can dial up T-Pain, Metallica, or Mozart just as easily. Pandora software is available for the iPhone, as well as many other phones on the AT&T and Sprint cellular networks. (Boston Globe)

    Battle of the bands  Nov 13, 2008
    World Tour offers an impressive 86 songs which can be further bolstered by downloads, but the online selection is currently very limited and there are too many "fillers" amongst the anthems on the disc, which are performed by artists like Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, Eagles, The Doors, Blondie, Metallica, Sex Pistols, REM and Billy Idol. Obscure foreign language tracks seem particularly unwelcome in a game supposedly designed to encourage people to sing... (The Age)

    Best of the best  Nov 12, 2008
    Voters included Metallica frontman James Hetfield, folk singers David Crosby and Yusuf Islam, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, punk rock veteran Iggy Pop and English pop star James Blunt. They each submitted their top 20 choices, and an accounting firm tabulated the results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Metallica fans have a subculture all their own  Nov 11, 2008
    One bride walked down the aisle to Metallicas Nothing Else Matters. Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, perform at The Silverlake Conservatory of Music Benefit at the Wiltern Theater on May 14 in Los Angeles, Calif ... Bob Buck caught the Metallica bug a quarter century ago, hooked by the blistering riffs of the Bay Area rockers savage debut album, Kill Em All. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Guitar Hero World Tour (Complete Guitar Game) Review  Nov 11, 2008
    The studio's first take on the franchise was last year's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was followed up earlier this year with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, a side project of sorts for the series (Guitar Hero: Metallica is also on the way for sometime in 2009). And now we have the "true" sequel to Guitar Hero III with Guitar Hero World Tour. (IGN)

    Guitar Hero IV Review  Nov 11, 2008
    The studio's first take on the franchise was last year's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was followed up earlier this year with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, a side project of sorts for the series (Guitar Hero: Metallica is also on the way for sometime in 2009). And now we have the "true" sequel to Guitar Hero III with. (IGN PS2)

    Line 6 Announces Unlock Code to Access Additional POD(R) Guitar Technology in Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Music Studio  Nov 11, 2008
    Featuring a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, Guitar Hero World Tour is the most complete music game to-date with 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and featuring in-game appearances by world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker. Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings  Nov 11, 2008
    And, in another example of Ticketmaster's technological innovation, Paperless Ticket(TM) was deployed during AC/DC's "Black Ice World Tour," allowing fan club members and fans access to great seats with only a credit card swipe and photo ID. Metallica used Paperless Ticket for the band's "Death Magnetic" release party at London's iconic O2 that produced no waiting in will call lines and quick, secure access to the venue for all fans ... Concert tickets were down 7%, with the exception of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Vinyl versus the rest: Which is best?  Nov 9, 2008
    Lately, consumers have begun to complain that too much compression is being used on certain recordings such as Metallica s recent album Death Magnetic and wiped out the dynamic range, to the point where segments of the recording are plagued by unintentional distortion. Without compression, a recording will have a wider range in volume and more closely resemble the original performance. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Vinyl spins to the forefront again  Nov 9, 2008
    98 vinyl boxed set of Metallica s latest album, Death Magnetic. Nonesuch s vinyl version of Wilco s 2007 album Sky Blue Sky has sold 15,000 copies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Save Mart Center turns five  Nov 7, 2008
    That concert and the A-list acts that followed -- The Rolling Stones, Madonna, The Who, George Strait, Metallica and Britney Spears -- thrust Fresno back on the radar of an industry that had largely looked past our city and its sluggish concert market. "It changed dramatically," says Rick Mueller, president of the California branch of Live Nation, the largest concert promoter in the world. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    * Despite gloom, modern art booms  Nov 5, 2008
    Among the other works coming up this week and next are Untitled (Boxer), a 1982 Jean-Michel Basquiat painting owned by Lars Ulrich of heavy-metal band Metallica. Christies expects it to fetch more than US$12 million at next Wednesdays sale but feels it could surpass the current Basquiat record, US$14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Foo Fighters scoop top rock award  Nov 5, 2008
    "Ozzy's a household name and bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica and Guns N' Roses are getting more headlines and front covers than ever, breaking box office records and topping the charts," he added ... AC/DC won DVD of the year for Plug Me In while Metallica won the award for reissue of the year, for the reissuing of their first three albums. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Ozzy Osbourne crowned 'Living Legend' at rock awards  Nov 4, 2008
    Scott Rowley, editor-in-chief of Classic Rock Magazine, which hosted the event and which was also celebrating its 10th anniversary, said: "Ozzy's a household name and bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica and Guns N' Roses are getting more headlines and front covers than ever, breaking box office records and topping the charts. "The Roll Of Honour is a celebration of rock music as the most vital and vibrant genre of music. " At the event, held at London's Park Lane Hotel, Led Zeppelin were... (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Pizza and movies coming soon to TiVo  Nov 4, 2008
    Guitar Hero: Metallica 'nuff said \m. Joka on. (The Age, Australia -- Technology)

    Ebh Bank, Sydbank Desert Denmark's Athletes, Artists Amid Financial Crisis  Nov 3, 2008
    Located at the end of a fjord, Roskilde plays host each year to one of Europe's biggest music festivals, which has drawn bands ranging from Metallica to U2. The whole city is hurt by the financial crisis now,'' said Carsten Wickmann, chairman of , which plays in Danish soccer's second tier. (Bloomberg -- Europe)

    Scaggs' Slim's  Nov 2, 2008
    Metallica plays an invitation-only show for fan club ... Sean Penn and Metallica's Lars Ulrich are ejected sneaking in the back door to a NOFX/Rancid show. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Critical Yet Proud  Nov 2, 2008
    Does it feel good to sit on top of Metallica. A: I guess it's surprising, yeah. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Jimmy DeGrasso: A structured avalanche  Nov 2, 2008
    "I helped Marty Friedman (Megadeth's lead guitarist from 1990 to 1999) with his solo efforts and joining Dave Ellefson (Megadeth's bass player from 1985 to 2002) in F5 Born March 16, 1963, Jimmy DeGrasso was widely known as the man behind the thunderous groove that distinguishes bands like Megadeth and Alice Cooper from the others. This Thursday, Jimmy ended his Asia Pacific drum clinic with Sabian in front of around nine hundred Indonesian drum enthusiasts and fans, on the fourth floor of BPPT... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Beatles make digital debut in new game  Nov 2, 2008
    The video game has become a key and profitable market for established musical acts such as Metallica and Aerosmith to expose their music to a new generation of fans; some bands have even debuted their music via video games. "The Beatles continue to evolve with the passing of time and how wonderful that The Beatles' legacy will find its natural progression into the 21st century through the computerized world we live in," said Beatles drummer Ringo Starr in a release. (The Age, Australia)

    MTV and Activision face off in battle of the brands  Nov 1, 2008
    MTV already has a "Rock Band" release featuring AC/DC, and Activision has a "Guitar Hero" game with Aerosmith and another in the works for Metallica. But the Beatles catalog is the biggest "get" in the game world, and both MTV and Activision spent the better part of a year courting Apple Corps, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and EMI Music Group, the trifecta holding the various rights to the Beatles catalog. (Scientific American)

    Looking on the bright side of Osama bin Laden  Nov 1, 2008
    I didn't care if the public were unable to recognize the people I painted, or if they didn't like my style," he said. But that attitude did not last long, as he did not want to keep his art to himself. James Ingram and the members of Scorpions and Metallica are among the international artists who have praised his work on the magazine. However, he thought that what he was doing was too easy and did not have the confidence to call his own work "art". "A friend," he recalled, "told me that I was... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Beatles songs to be licensed for digital music game  Oct 31, 2008
    The renowned heavy metal band Metallica recently released its latest album in a version that could be downloaded and played inside a version of the Guitar Hero game, and the band AC/DC has issued a special collection of hit songs for the new version of Rock Band. "We've seen some bands like Mtley Cr?e and some others put new material in the game first because there's a growing audience for the games," said Mike McGuire, an online-music analyst for the market research firm in Stamford, Conn. (Boston Globe)

    Anthony Natale  Oct 31, 2008
    Favorite musical artists: AC/DC, Metallica, Garth Brooks. Favorite television show: ESPN's "SportsCenter". (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    Blitzen Trapper: Telling stories with music  Oct 31, 2008
    The tracks on the band's latest LP, Furr, touch on all sorts of musical genres (lead vocalist and guitarist Eric Earley lists influences as varied as Neil Young, Run DMC, and Metallica), yet the music remains distinctly the band's own, a mix of folk and indie rock punctuated by airy keyboards and Earley's narrative-spinning vocals. " The lyrics just come from doing a lot of reading," he said. (Daily Iowan, IA)

    'Rock Band' to meet the Beatles?  Oct 30, 2008
    Even though this song pack on disc won't be as finger-burning-ly (just made that up obviously) tough as "Guitar Hero Metallica", this will be a must buy. as long as the rumors are true. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Review: RockBand  Oct 30, 2008
    The stress of having a virtual crowd booing at you can still be intense, especially when in the middle of the solo of Enter Sandman by Metallica. One of the main highlights of RockBand, more than likely because it is so unique, are the drums. (Stuff.co.nz)

    What is a Ballad Anyway?  Oct 30, 2008
    Unforgiven, by Metallica. 18 and Life, by Skid Row. (Suite101.com)

    The 30-minute Obamathon  Oct 30, 2008
    I was jamming the new Metallica and the power surge must of blown something. My brother got a new 60 inch plasma and it blew up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Guitar Hero's latest release? Filthy lucre  Oct 29, 2008
    When you look at the impact it can have on an Aerosmith, Van Halen or Metallica, it's really significant so much so that you sort of question whether or not, in the case of those kinds of products, you should be paying any money at all and whether it should be the reverse. Mr. Kotick has also said that Activision, which is owned by France's Vivendi SA, is considering creating a Guitar Hero-branded music download service to compete with Apple's iTunes. (Globe and Mail)

    OFFICIAL TIME OUT ADDED TO LIST OF MERCHANT STOPS FOR HALLOWEEN  Oct 29, 2008
    7 FM the X Rocks radio station will be broadcast during the event, with opportunities to win tickets to see the band Metallica in concert. Main Street Program members will offer "walking tacos" and bottled water for sale from 5 to 7:30 p.m.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    HDNet Presents the Legendary Metal Band Megadeth  Oct 29, 2008
    After leaving Metallica in 1983, Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth, a band who became the pioneers of the American thrash metal genre. Megadeth has gone on to become one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands of all time, selling over 20 million albums worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Slipknot's dark theatre of dreams  Oct 28, 2008
    And Australia can't get enough of it: the band has sold half a million albums here and their fourth album, All Hope is Gone, debuted at number one, making them the second most popular metal band in the country behind Metallica. In an interview with The Age before the gig, singer Corey Taylor, who is nursing a sprained thumb and ruptured ear drum from a recent sky-diving accident in New Zealand, describes the shows as "out-and-out war". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Dungen has a sound that's beyond words  Oct 26, 2008
    Most of the other musicians in his town aspired to grunge or were content to play in Metallica cover bands. If Ejstes was after something a little more original, he knew he'd have to do it himself. (Boston Globe)

    Still Young at heart  Oct 26, 2008
    Other acts, with Metallica being the most recent example with its promising yet tepid comeback after a mere five-year hiatus, struggle to regain momentum or recapture former glory. Do you agree with David's review. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Thumbs up for Metallica's 'Magnetic'  Oct 26, 2008
    com: Backtalk: Thumbs up for Metallica's 'Magnetic ... After a five-year break from recording, Metallica has returned with its ninth studio album, "Death Magnetic." The hiatus allowed the thrash metal band to go back to its classic sound after 2003's gritty "St. Anger." With the release of four songs online before the album's release, fans knew what to expect ... The first and most popular of the pre- release songs, "The Day That Never Comes," is relatively slow in tempo compared to most of... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Secrets Spilled?  Oct 25, 2008
    " Otherwise Jackson remains low key in his new home in Las Vegas. There is absolutely no sign that he s working on anything, a new album or tour. And it may be that the time has passed to re-start any career, or that anyone is particularly interested. I told you the other day that Benny Medina wouldn t go long without work. He just announced that he s folding his Handprint Entertainment, and everyone wants to work with him! Sources say that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have asked Benny to... (Fox News)

    Top 10 concerts tours  Oct 25, 2008
    The concert tour that Metallica just launched in Glendale is expected to be one of the biggest outings of the fall and winter. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group plans 37 concerts in North American through Feb. 1. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Activision Publishing Unveils Star-Studded Television Ads Promoting The Highly Anticipated Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Launch  Oct 25, 2008
    Fans of all ages can strum, drum and sing their way through more than 86 master recordings including favorites by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Linkin Park, Michael Jackson and more. Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'Demigods of Canadian metal': This is Anvil  Oct 24, 2008
    The success of Metal on Metal allowed the group to tour the festival circuit in Europe and Japan, and mingle with fans who subsequently formed the core of fellow heavy metal bands such as Anthrax, Metallica and Megadeth ... The documentary has been compared to 2004's Some Kind of Monster, in which the ageing rockers Metallica are shown in group therapy. (Independent)

    Today's MySpace page may hurt future pols  Oct 24, 2008
    com reviews of a Metallica album, their thoughts about Chanel makeup on Bellasugar. com, or their fix-it suggestions on Yahoo Answers, a candidate could be defined for good or bad by the attention those comments once drew. (AZCentral -- News)

    Amon Amarth Stump For Vikings In Bloody Video; Plus Isis, The Sword & More News That Rules, In Metal File  Oct 24, 2008
    " ... Texas' own the Sword will be headlining a slew of off-dates, while on tour with Metallica. They've scheduled more than 20 gigs, the first being in Minneapolis on October 27. For a full list of dates, swing by the band's . ... Is a full-on reunion in defunct Brooklyn metal act Candiria's future? According to guitarist John Lamacchia, perhaps. In an online posting, he wrote that, while it's unlikely the band's fabled seventh LP, Kiss the Lie, will ever see commercial release, "There has been... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Anvil! The Story of Anvil at the London Film Festival  Oct 23, 2008
    There are shades of Metallica s revealing backstage documentary Some Kind of Monster, and conscious parallels with This Is Spinal Tap, but the film owes little else to anyone except Anvil themselves ... Despite their lack of commercial success, Anvil have long inspired passionate support from luminaries of the genre such as Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and Slash from Guns N Roses. (Times Online)

    Let there be ‘Rock'  Oct 23, 2008
    There's rap ( So What'cha Want by Beastie Boys), classic rock ( Let There Be Rock by AC/DC), metal ( Battery by Metallica), indie rock ( Teenage Riot by Sonic Youth), progressive rock ( Panic Attack by Dream Theater), riot grrrl ( Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill), folk ( Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan), modern rock ( One Step Closer by Linkin Park), punk ( Girl's Not Grey by AFI), new wave ( Uncontrollable Urge by Devo), ska ( Where Did You Go. by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and more. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Despite success, Metallica keeps fans close  Oct 23, 2008
    Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich performs in Phoenix on Tuesday in the first show of a world tour to promote the band's first album in five years ... PHOENIX - Minutes before his band hits the stage to play the first show of a world tour to promote its first album in five years, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has more important things on his mind ... Metallica have sold 100 million records in that time, and seem assured of a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when the latest crop of inductees... (MSNBC -- Music)

    Metallica thrashes Glendale  Oct 23, 2008
    Metallica burst out of the starting gate for its 37-date North American tour with a ferocious two-hour show in Glendale on Tuesday that left no doubt that the band is still the monster of American heavy metal ... Metallica's members are in their mid-40s, but they made a strong case that metal isn't just a young man's game with a solid set that showcased their new Death Magnetic album while dipping into such classics as Enter Sandman, One and Wherever I May Roam ... With scores of lasers bathing... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Film brings rockers taste of fame  Oct 23, 2008
    Few people have heard of Anvil, even though multi-platinum sellers Metallica, Guns N Roses and Motorhead cite them as an influence. Even Actor Keanu Reeves turned up on the red carpet in London and declared himself a fan. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Katie Holmes makes Broadway debut  Oct 23, 2008
    Despite success, Metallica keeps fans close. Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says, Weve always prided ourselves on and enjoyed being accessible. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)

    Metallica launches tour tonight  Oct 22, 2008
    Metallica launches tour in Glendale ... Metallica launches tour in Glendale ... On the eve of launching one of the fall's biggest concert tours, Metallica rocked out for a small Glendale crowd on Monday in its final rehearsal. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

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