Metallica has shared several more videos in The Blending Sessions with Blackened American Whiskey Master Distiller Rob Dietrich. The entire band discusses their whisky brand with Rob in a new series of videos on the Blackened website. Check them out below. Continue reading
Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce a stunning follow-up to their legendary debut record. Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2, releasing on June 7th, 2024 via Throwdown Entertainment / BMG Music, will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four–heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. This will be the final album for drummer Mikko Sirén, who is stepping down from the band. It also features a host of surprises beginning with a unique collaboration. Lead single “The Four Horsemen,” taken from Metallica’s 1983 debut Kill ‘Em All will feature Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, setting the scene for a compendium of deep cuts and brilliant highlights spanning Metallica’s staggering 40-year career, and there are more surprises to come. Watch the music video to ‘The Four Horsemen’ here.Continue reading
Time for episode 3 of our Slayer series finds Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult discussing “Hell Awaits!Continue reading
Metallica has shared two more videos in The Blending Sessions with Blackened American Whiskey Master Distiller Rob Dietrich. The entire band discusses their whisky brand with Rob in a new series of videos on the Blackened website. Check them out below. Continue reading
This weekend marked the 7th annual Cliff Burton Day, celebrating the late Metallica legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as officially declared by Cliff’s hometown of Castro Valley and the greater Alameda County. Cliff would have turned 62 on February 10th, 2024. Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez spoke with Cliff’s family and friends, about their memories of Cliff. Watch the tribute here. Continue reading
Today is the 7th annual Cliff Burton Day, celebrating the late Metallica legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as officially declared by Cliff’s hometown of Castro Valley and the greater Alameda County. Cliff would have turned 62 today, February 10th, 2024. Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez will speak with Cliff’s family and friends, about their memories of Cliff. Check back to the site later for the full video and more Cliff day tributes. Continue reading
Legendary producer and once live Metallica bassist Bob Rock reminiscences about his time as the Metallica Producer from 1990 to 2003 on the latest episode of The Metallica Report Podcast. Bob discussed how he pushed the band to be their best, that the band really didn’t know how to make records properly in his opinion prior to working with him, how he frustrated James Hetfield at times, the two best Metallica songs, why fans are wrong about the sound of the drums on St. Anger, and what Jack White and Jimmy Page told Bob about that infamous album. Listen now!Continue reading
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Metallica has launched a new video series: The Blending Sessions with Blackened American Whiskey Master Distiller Rob Dietrich. The entire band discusses their whisky brand with Rob in a new series of videos on the Blackened website. Check it out below. Continue reading
Movie superstar Jason Momoa has launched a new limited series on MAX called On The Roam and an edited-down version of Metallica’s “Black Album” hit song “Wherever I May Roam” is used as the theme song. According to the description of the show “Jason Momoa travels across the country to meet the extraordinary individuals blazing their own path – from craftsmen, to motorcycle fabricators, musicians to athletes.” Momoa, famous for films like Aquaman and The Fast and Furious franchise as well as Game of Thrones, is an avid Hard Rock and Metal fan, often seen in the mosh pit at shows or on stage screaming backup vocals with bands. On The Roam is also a lifestyle brand, from Momoa and his collaborators SO ILL. An upcoming episode of the series features Momoa’s friend and inspiration Slash of Guns N Roses. Watch the trailer here! Continue reading