All articles tagged with #metallica
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Louder
James Hetfield expresses his gratitude for Metallica fans, highlighting the emotional connection and diverse audience that energizes him to perform, while also discussing the band's philanthropic efforts through their All Within My Hands foundation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Louder
Metallica performed an exclusive 95-minute set at Stephen’s Talkhouse in the Hamptons, celebrating their SiriusXM satellite radio launch with a small, energetic crowd including celebrities like Paul McCartney and Michael J. Fox. The intimate show featured their biggest hits, a lively atmosphere, and a personal connection with fans, showcasing their ability to transform a small venue into an epic experience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Metallica performed a rare small-scale concert in the Hamptons, their smallest in nearly ten years, celebrating the launch of SiriusXM's 'Maximum Metallica' channel. The intimate 500-capacity show featured classic hits and was attended by a mix of superfans and celebrities, highlighting a nostalgic return to club-style gigs for the legendary band.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Louder
Metallica will perform an exclusive, intimate show for 250 fans at the Stephen Talkhouse in Long Island on August 28 to celebrate their new SiriusXM radio channel, Maximum Metallica, which will feature extensive Metallica content and airings of the concert. The event is highly exclusive, with entry contests for fans and additional broadcasts scheduled on SiriusXM channels.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Metallica will perform an exclusive intimate concert on August 28 in Long Island to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM's new Metallica-focused channel, Maximum Metallica, which officially launches on August 29 and features a wide range of the band's music, interviews, and exclusive content.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Home
In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne introduced Jason Newsted as his new bassist during a low-key press event, highlighting a band lineup change that brought fresh energy and a new dynamic to Ozzy's music, with Newsted coming from Metallica and bringing a different style to the band.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NME
Robert Trujillo of Metallica paid a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, expressing gratitude for their collaboration and friendship, and announced his attendance at Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham, following the singer's death at age 76. The funeral procession and a book of condolence are part of the community's tribute efforts, with fans and musicians alike honoring his legacy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ultimate Classic Rock
Metallica became heroes at Tomorrowland by lending their stage after a fire destroyed the festival's main stage, allowing the event to proceed as planned. They provided parts of their European tour stage, which was airlifted to the festival, enabling the festival to open on schedule and earning gratitude from organizers and performers like DJ Martin Garrix.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Despite a fire that severely damaged the main stage just before Belgium's Tomorrowland festival, Metallica's stage from their M72 World Tour was quickly airlifted and used to save the event, allowing the festival to proceed as planned.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone Australia
Metallica provided crucial stage parts from their European tour to help salvage the main stage at Tomorrowland after it was severely damaged by fire, allowing the festival to proceed as planned despite the incident.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The Pentagon removed and reposted a video promoting increased drone use after it was found to illegally feature Metallica's song 'Enter Sandman,' which they did not have rights to use. The video, featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was initially taken down due to copyright concerns raised by Metallica, and then reposted without music. The incident highlights ongoing issues with military use of copyrighted music and the controversy surrounding the military's use of Metallica's music in the past.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
PBS broadcasted a tribute special for Elton John and Bernie Taupin, featuring performances by Joni Mitchell, Metallica, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, and others. Mitchell's cover of "I'm Still Standing" was a standout moment, while Metallica's take on "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" added a hard-rocking twist. The show also highlighted the history of John's AIDS Foundation and included contributions from artists like Charlie Puth, Billy Porter, Maren Morris, and Garth Brooks. The special culminated in a touching rendition of "Your Song" and celebrated the enduring collaboration between John and Taupin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stereogum
Metallica performed a cover of Elton John's "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" at the Gershwin Prize tribute concert, which was filmed for a special airing on PBS. The band's performance is now available to watch, and it's part of a lineup of musicians honoring John and Bernie Taupin. Additionally, Elton John contributed to Miley Cyrus' cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" for a previous tribute project.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Louder
Metallica surprises fans with a rollicking cover of Elton John's "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" as part of a special PBS show honoring Elton and Bernie Taupin. The performance will be aired on CBS tonight, and the band expresses excitement to "return the favor" after Elton's collaboration on their Blacklist project. Elton had previously praised Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters," calling it one of the best songs ever written. The unexpected collaboration showcases the mutual respect and admiration between the two iconic musical acts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BLABBERMOUTH.NET
METALLICA performed at a tribute concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin as they received the Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize for their contribution to music. The event, which included appearances by John and Taupin, featured performances by various artists, including Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, and Annie Lennox. Elton John and Bernie Taupin have been collaborating for 56 years and have penned timeless classics such as "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer", and "Rocket Man". Elton John, a top-selling solo artist, has also been recognized for his charitable work and recently achieved EGOT status.