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METALLICA's 'Performance Coach' Speaks To Australia's ABC: Audio Available

METALLICA's "performance coach" Phil Towle, a 65-year-old former psychotherapist who was brought into the picture in January 2001 to help James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich repair their relationship with Jason Newsted, recently spoke to Red Symons of Australia's ABC about his time spent wi...
September 7, 2004
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MEGADETH: EIDOLON Guitarist GLEN DROVER Joins The Fold

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has announced the addition of guitarist Glen Drover (EIDOLON, ex-KING DIAMOND) to the group's ranks. Speaking to the Shock Waves webzine, Mustaine said, "The webmaster for my website had talked to me about a couple guys and Glen's name popped up, we did some research a...
September 5, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Divorce, SLIPKNOT And Politics

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to DesMoinesRegister.com about the "Some Kind of Monster" documentary, the band's personal problems, plus politics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his recent divorce with wife of seven years, Skylar: Lars Ulrich: "I'm good. I'm getting use...
September 4, 2004
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Review: Anger Management Bad For METALLICA

Jim Derogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed METALLICA's headlining performance at Chicago's Allstate Arena Friday night (August 27). An excerpt from his review follows: "The problem with METALLICA's more than two-hour set, however, was that Hetfield and his bandmates — who've famously benefitted...
August 29, 2004
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JAMES HETFIELD: 'METALLICA Deserves To Keep Going'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times about the group's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary and the group's upcoming activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Chicago Sun-Times: You were at a really crossroads in your career before "S...
August 27, 2004
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Photographer ROSS HALFIN Reveals Why His Photos Aren't Included In METALLICA Book

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of his web site: "Got 'So What', the new OFFICIAL METALLICA book by my old mate, Steffan 'Cheesey' Chirazi. Now, a few months ago, I had a very nice e-mail from Steffan. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to...
August 25, 2004
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Report: METALLICA Drummer Gets 'Romantic' With Danish Girlfriend

The New York Daily News is reporting that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was spotted having a romantic dinner with girlfriend, Danish actress Connie Nielsen, at the Old Homestead (view photos of the couple during a recent trip to Denmark here). Ulrich is in the process of divorcing his wife of seven...
August 25, 2004
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METALLICA: 'So What' Book Signing Session Attended By 650 'Die-Hard' Fans

Six hundred and fifty die-hard fans attended an exclusive book signing with METALLICA at the legendary live music club First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night (August 16). METALLICA autographed every fan's copy of "So What! The Good, The Mad, and The Ugly" from midnight to 3 a.m. following their...
August 20, 2004
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Says METALLICA's 'Groove Factor' Is Their Secret Weapon

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo recently spoke to Gemma Tarlach of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about what it's been like playing with the biggest heavy metal band in the world and whether or not he has been accepted by the group's die-hard fans. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q. Wh...
August 18, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says His Drumming Is The Best It's Ever Been

In a recent question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his upbringing, the group's decreased alcohol intake and Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How many beats per minute can you play on your double k...
August 13, 2004
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METALLICA Drummer Says It's 'Exciting' To Think About Follow-Up To 'St. Anger'

In a brand-new interview with Indystar.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked if it's too early to ask what the vision is for the next studio recording. "It's exciting to think about," he replied. "We're 15 months into the 'St. Anger' touring cycle, and we have three months left. It's been a g...
August 13, 2004
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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's Decision To Be Accessible To Fans Comes From Punk Roots

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to the Star Tribune about the band's $4.3 million documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" and the band's upcoming book, "So What! The Good, The Mad and The Ugly", due on August 17 through Broadway Books. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q...
August 12, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Explains His Passion For Art

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about one of the most talked-about scenes in the new documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster" — a sequence in which Lars auctions off his massive art collection for millions of dollars. Until now, not many fans have known ab...
August 10, 2004
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KIRK HAMMETT Says He's Always Been The 'Nice Guy' In METALLICA

In an in-depth interview with Electricbasement.com, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett conceded that the group's new documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", pushed the limits on documenting the band's recent activity, such as the infighting, therapy and more. "To be truthful I think it is all...
August 10, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Mistaken For Child In Public Ladies' Room

The following "celebrity sighting" was reported at TheCelebrityCafe.com, the self-proclaimed longest-running entertainment magazine on the Internet: "I was at Blues City Cafe in Memphis, TN partying with friends, not knowing (or caring) that there had been a METALLICA concert downtown. Went to the b...
August 7, 2004