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METALLICA Lands First No. 1 Album In U.K. In 15 Years With '72 Seasons'

According to Official Charts Company, METALLICA's "72 Seasons" has landed at position No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart. The band's eleventh studio LP outsold the rest of the Top 5 combined to become METALLICA's fourth album — and first in nearly 15 years — to top the U.K. chart. Speaking exclusively t...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 'Hot For Teacher' Guitar Sells For Close To $4 Million At Auction

The guitar Eddie Van Halen used in the music video for VAN HALEN's "Hot For Teacher" sold for $3,932,00 during an auction at Sotheby's. The custom-made Kramer axe had a minimum bid of $1.8 million, and was previously valued at between two and three million dollars. According to Sotheby's, stage-used...

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Watch: ROBERT TRUJILLO Joins METALLICA Fans At '72 Seasons' Listening Party In Berlin

Last week, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo joined some of the band's fans at a listening party for METALLICA's new album, "72 Seasons", at a movie theater in Berlin, Germany. The following day, he signed copies of the LP at the city's Saturn department store. And finally on Saturday (April 15),he...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Reactivates STEVE MORSE BAND, Announces First Live Shows In Over A Decade

Former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has reformed his STEVE MORSE BAND for a series of live appearances in April and May. Reunited and performing together for the first time in over 10 years, the STEVE MORSE BAND returns with a long-awaited live set including fan favorites from the band's illust...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On '72 Seasons': 'We Know We've Made A Fantastic Album'

In a new interview with Richard Wilkins of Australia's "Today" show, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked what it feels like to be "back in the saddle" again with a new album, "72 Seasons", and an upcoming world tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nervous and fun at the...

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What Makes A Good Bandmember? MAMMOTH WVH's WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Weighs In

In a new interview with Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio, MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked what, in his opinion, makes a good bandmember. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think why things are working so well for us in MAMMOTH is that it's a family first. You have t...

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METALLICA Is On Track To Land Fourth U.K. No. 1 Album With '72 Seasons'

According to Billboard, METALLICA's "72 Seasons" is on track to debut at position No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, the band's eleventh studio LP will likely be METALLICA's fourth — and first in nearly 15 years — to top the U.K. chart MET...

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JAMES HETFIELD On How METALLICA Ended Up Inventing A Subgenre Of Heavy Metal: 'It Was Just How It Worked Out'

In a new interview with "The Project", an Australian news-current affairs and talk show television panel program, airing weeknights across Australia on Network 10, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked how it feels to be credited — along with bands like SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — with inve...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces 'Starcatcher' World Tour

In celebration of their much-anticipated third studio album "Starcatcher" — due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI — Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET is set to kick off its "Starcatcher" world tour on July 24 in Nashville. The tour, produced by Live Nation, includes stops at the iconic Madison Squ...

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SCORPIONS' MATTHIAS JABS And KLAUS MEINE Praise GRETA VAN FLEET: 'Very Inspired By LED ZEPPELIN' But 'Pretty Cool'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs and singer Klaus Meine were asked to name some of the newer rock bands they have been listening to. Matthias said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For example, this band GRETA VAN FLEET, from the U.S., is pretty c...

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LARS ULRICH Says '72 Seasons' Is 'The Most Friction-Free Record METALLICA Has Ever Made'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about how the making of the band's latest album, "72 Seasons", benefited from the bandmembers' increased maturity and respect for each other. He said (as transcribed...

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Statue Of BRIAN JOHNSON Unveiled In City Where He Played His First Concert With AC/DC 43 Years Ago

A statue of AC/DC's Brian Johnson was unveiled earlier today (Sunday, April 16) in Namur, Belgium to commemorate the first concert he ever played with the band on June 29, 1980 at the city's Palais Des Expositions. The project came together after a crowdfunding campaign launched by AC/DC fans Michel...

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GEORGE LYNCH: 'I'm Not Trying To Impress Other Guitar Players As Much As I Used To'

In a new interview with the Tulsa Music Stream, George Lynch, who is considered to be one of the most famous and influential 1980s metal guitarists, was asked if he has been experiencing any loss of dexterity in his hands as he has gotten older. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We Love Each Other Endlessly, And We Enjoy Playing Music Together'

NPR's Ailsa Chang recently spoke to METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert Trujillo about their latest album, "72 Seasons", and the band's four decades of music making. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what parts of early METALLICA he and his bandmates have let go of as they hav...

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GREAT WHITE Is Demoing Music With New Singer BRETT CARLISLE

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that he has been working on new music with Brett Carlisle, who was officially named the band's new vocalist last October. Brett joined the group as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST...