Metallica News

Metallica forked out for the venue's cushions after they were used as frisbees by fans
2 August 2023

Metallica forked out $300k for cushions gig-goers destroyed at arena show

Metallica got charged hundreds of thousands of pounds for cushions destroyed by fans at Long Beach...
Kirk Hammett has a new approach to life since quitting booze
3 May 2023

'I would just lash out': Metallica's Kirk Hammett nearly 9 years sober

Metallicas axe-slayer Kirk Hammett is almost nine years sober.
Metallica had to follow strict rules whenever they were near Sir Mick Jagger
20 April 2023

Metallica banned from making eye contact with Sir Mick Jagger

Metallica were allegedly told not to look at Sir Mick Jagger when they supported The Rolling Stones.
Metallica are closing in on their first UK number one album since 2008
20 April 2023

Metallica closing in on UK number 1 album with 72 Seasons

Metallica are closing in on their first UK number one album since 2008.
Kirk Hammett won't play the same solos at their live shows
15 April 2023

Kirk Hammett will improvise guitar solos at Metallica's shows

Kirk Hammett says his guitar solos at Metallicas upcoming live shows wont sound like carbon copies from the...
Lars Ulrich has revealed he and his bandmates no longer have an 'intense' time in the studio together
14 April 2023

Metallica's latest album 72 Seasons was their 'most friction-free' to make

Metallicas latest album 72 Seasons was their most friction-free record to make.
Lars Ulrich says Metallica will keep going while they are fit and well
8 April 2023

Metallica's Lars Ulrich doesn't feel 'very old' as he approaches 60th birthday

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich feels younger and more clueless than ever as he approaches his...
Metallica have shared their new single
20 January 2023

Metallica's single 'addresses the taboo word suicide'

Metallicas new single addresses the taboo word suicide.
Metallica thanked their fans for being 'vigilant'
6 December 2022

Metallica issue warning to fans over fake crypto scams

Metallica have warned fans about crypto scams offering giveaways for their new music and tour.
Lars Ulrich can't believe the way things have gone
30 November 2022

Lars Ulrich explains why Metallica let Stranger Things use Master of Puppets

Lars Ulrich admits seeing Master of Puppets become a phenomenon has been such a mindf.
Metallica will be on the road 2023 through to 2024
29 November 2022

Metallica are back! New album and mammoth world tour confirmed

Metallica have announced their first album in six years, 72 Seasons, and a world tour.
Metallica are releasing a new album and heading on a huge world tour
28 November 2022

Metallica releasing new album and heading on huge world tour

Metallica are releasing a new album and heading on a huge world tour.
Heavy Music Awards 2023 will take place on May 26, 2023
23 November 2022

Heavy Music Awards headed to OVO Arena Wembley in 2023

The Heavy Music Awards are heading to the OVO Arena Wembley next year.
Metallica, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon will headline next year's Download Festival
8 November 2022

Metallica, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon to headline Download Festival 2023

Metallica, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon will headline next years Download Festival.
Metallica to play special show to pay tribute to couple who signed them
27 September 2022

Metallica to play special show to pay tribute to couple who signed them

Metallica are to play a special concert to pay tribute to the couple who signed them.
Metallica pull Swiss gig due to COVID-19 case
30 June 2022

Metallica axe Swiss festival gig due to COVID-19 case within their camp

Metallica have cancelled their Switzerland show after someone in the Metallica family tested...
Metallica star James Hetfield called to congratulate the couple
13 May 2022

James Hetfield phones fan to congratulate her on giving birth at Metallica gig

James Hetfield phoned a fan to congratulate her after she gave birth at a Metallica concert.
Metallica fan gives birth at the band's Brazil show
10 May 2022

Enter Newborn: Fan gives birth at Metallica's Brazil gig

A fan gave birth at Metallicas concert in Brazil at the weekend.
Metallica raised a whopping $500,000 to help feed Ukrainian refugees
7 April 2022

Metallica’s charity raises $500k for food supplies for Ukrainians

Metallicas charity has donated 500,000 382,000 towards food supplies for Ukrainian refugees.
Metallica
7 October 2021

Lars Ulrich: Metallica's new music isn't cohesive yet

Lars Ulrich has insisted there is new Metallica music - but nothing cohesive yet.
Ghost
20 September 2021

Ghost's Tobias Forge: Working with Metallica is a pinch-yourself moment

Ghosts Tobias Forge says he has to pinch himself when he thinks about working with Metallica.
Metallica at Download 2012
15 September 2021

Metallica to headline first-ever Download Germany

Metallica are set to headline the inaugural Download Festival Germany.
Metallica's James Hetfield
11 September 2021

James Hetfield: The Black Album was Metallica's master key

James Hetfield believes Metallicas Black Album was the master key to their popularity and success.
Metallica
10 September 2021

Metallica credit Bob Rock with getting James Hetfield to 'open up'

Metallica credit Bob Rock with getting frontman James Hetfield to open up.