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BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says OVERKILL Not Being Part Of 'Big Four' Is 'Accounting Issue'

In a brand new interview with Metal Shock Finland, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL was asked why he thinks his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. He responded: "First and fore...

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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of METALLICA Performing With Chinese Concert Pianist LANG LANG In Beijing

METALLICA was joined by Lang Lang during the band's January 18 concert at LeSports Center in Beijing. As expected, the Chinese concert pianist played METALLICA's classic song "One" from the "…And Justice For All" album. Professionally filmed video footage of Lang Lang's appearance can be seen below....

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Video: METALLICA Joined By Chinese Concert Pianist LANG LANG At Beijing Concert

METALLICA was joined by Lang Lang during the band's January 18 concert at LeSports Center in Beijing. As expected, the Chinese concert pianist played METALLICA's classic song "One" from the "…And Justice For All" album. Fan-filmed video footage of Lang Lang's appearance can be seen below. METALLICA...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Interviewed On Korean TV (Video)

Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich prior to the band's January 11 concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. You can now watch the chat below. METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett told Today that he felt tremendously excited when the band pr...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'Prioritizing Family Is The Most Important Thing'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Australia's Faster Louder about the band's new song "Moth Into Flame", which frontman James Hetfield has said was inspired by Amy Winehouse and the dangers of fame. Asked if he is happy that he and his bandmates are "famous enough" but "not horrifyingly famo...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Believe In A Higher Power'

France's Clique recently conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he believes in God: James: "I believe in a higher power, yes. I don't know… he, she, it… whatever… I see...

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METALLICA: Official Footage Of 'Hardwired' Performance From Seoul

Official video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Hardwired" live on Wednesday, January 11 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea can be seen below. METALLICA's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. Atlas, Rise! 03. Sad But True 04. Wherever I May Roam 05. The Unforgiven 0...

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METALLICA To Perform At This Year's GRAMMY AWARDS; Band Plans 'Something Very Unique And Special'

METALLICA will perform at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on February 12 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be televised at 7 p.m. on CBS. The band is up for a Grammy this year in the "Best Rock Song" category for the track "Hardwired", from METALLIC...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Now That We're Dead' Live Debut

METALLICA performed the song "Now That We're Dead" live for the first time during the band's concert on Wednesday, January 11 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. Check out professionally filmed video footage below. METALLICA's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. Atlas, Rise...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On TRUMP Presidency: 'I Don't Know What The F**k's Gonna Happen'

In a brand new interview with the "Mike On Much" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about how the lyrical themes covered on the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", relate to what's going on in the world right now, especially with the recent U.S. presidential election. He sa...

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METALLICA To Be Joined By Chinese Concert Pianist LANG LANG At Beijing Concert

METALLICA will be joined by Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang during the band's January 18 concert at LeSports Center in Beijing. According to promoter AEG China, Lang Lang will play METALLICA's classic song "One" from the "…And Justice For All" album. METALLICA previously performed the track with L...

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METALLICA Guitarist On 'Hardwired' Album: 'We Reached Backwards In The Intentions Of Creating Something New'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed by Germany's Radio 21 last November during the promotional tour for the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he thinks "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct" is one of the best albums METALLICA has ever ma...

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METALLICA Performs 'Now That We're Dead' And 'Halo On Fire' Live For First Time (Video)

METALLICA performed the songs "Now That We're Dead" and "Halo On Fire" live for the first time during the band's concert earlier today (Wednesday, January 11) at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. Check out fan-filmed video footage below. METALLICA's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Har...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: I Got Over METALLICA Using My Songs A Long Time Ago

Dave Mustaine is featured in Rolling Stone magazine's latest installment of "My Life In 15 Songs", for which he selected tracks that represented various turning points in his career, from early METALLICA numbers to MEGADETH classics spanning the band's entire three-decade-plus existence thus far. On...

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METALLICA Frontman On Relationship With DAVE MUSTAINE: There's No Reason For Things To Not Be Good

In a brand new interview with the "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about the importance of reconnecting with MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER — the other members of the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — for a run of dates in 2010 and 2011. "It really star...