Kirk Hammett And James Hetfield Shirtless In Miami
Shirtless Metallica members Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield were spotted hanging out on the beach in Miami, Florida on Friday (October 2).
Metallica And Jeff Beck Enter Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio honored Metallica and Jeff Beck on Saturday night. Metallica were inducted by Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Watch highlights of the evening in a report from ITN below.
Reckless & Irresponsible Behavior A Thing Of Metallica’s Past
Kirk Hammett talked with ITN about how age and experience have helped change the band. “Back in the day we were pretty reckless and irresponsible. We had our fun, but that’s been all documented. Nowadays, we’re all family men. We’re all fathers. That comes into play in just our overall behavior and our obligations and our sense of responsibility.” Watch the comments below.
Kirk Hamnett Discusses ‘Death Magnetic’, Rick Rubin
Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hamnett talked with ITN about their latest album ‘Death Magnetic’, touring before British audiences, having no regrets about the ‘Some Kind of Monster’ documentary, and working with producer Rick Rubin. Watch the interview below.
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Guitar Hero Metallica Preview
Kiwibox.com were lucky enough to get a preview of the Guitar Hero Metallica game, coming out in 2009. Neversoft lead designer Alan Flores discussed the project, the extras, secret players, behind the scenes footage and more. Watch the interview below.[inline] [/inline]
Metallica ‘All Nightmare Long’ Video
Metallica are out with the video to their new single 'All Nightmare Long', from American heavy metal band's ninth studio album 'Death Magnetic', out now on Warner Bros. Records. Watch the Roboshobo directed video below.Metallica’s James And Lars Discuss ‘Kill Em All’ Recording Process
Brian Slagel, owner/CEO of Metal Blade Records, interviewed Metallica singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich on the recording of their 1983 debut album 'Kill Em All'. Asked about the finished project, Lars said, "I was psyched. I thought that the record obviously sounded good. The big thing about the Barret Alley place had these really big rooms so the record was really nice and ambient. Which of course was nothing compared to 'Ride The Lightning' record when it was really the next level up." Lars said now, they're trying to play down the production, "almost to make it sound garagey. You don't want to fu** with it too much. Back then it was like Def Leppard was on the radio every half our. It was look, 'Ooh, listen to the kick drum.'" Watch the interview below. Watch the two-part interview below.Part 1
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James Hetfield Imitates Dave Mustaine’s Singing Style
Metallica frontman James Hetfield offered his take on rival and ex-bandmate Dave Mustaine's singing style during the band's appearance on 'Taratata' TV show in France. After playing a bit of 'Symphony of Destruction', Hetfield repeated some of the lyrics holding his nose and singing nasally. "I stay out of that one," drummer Lars Ulrich said. "You know, back in the day, 1982, I stayed out of it, and I'm still tryin to stay out of it. So you do your thing with Dave, I'll stay out of it." Hetfield then said, "There was nothing bad, nothing bad. He's good. Good songwriter, everything." Watch the clip below.[inline] [/inline]
Metallica’s Lars & Kirk Discuss ‘The Judas Kiss (Gymbag)’
Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett of Metallica talked about the band's song 'The Judas Kiss (Gymbag)', off their new album 'Death Magnetic', on their MySpace TV channel. "It starts one place, and takes you to so far out, and then kind of reels you back in, and it's quite a musical journey," Hammet explained. Watch the clip below.[inline] [/inline]
Metallica’s James And Kirk Discuss ‘Death Magnetic’
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett talk with Altitude TV about the new Metallica CD 'Death Magnetic' and working with super producer Rick Rubin for the first time. "Rick Rubin producing, whenever he's there. We are kind of on our own there, which is a little scary," Hetfield said. "Let's stay focused. We've always had a Bob Rock there to help us stay focused. We're kind of taking that role over ourselves. Bob is missed, but it was time for some new blood, so Rick is the chosen one." Watch the interview below.[inline] [/inline]
