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Metallica share festive recording of James Hetfield reading “A Visit From St. Nicholas”

Metallica share festive recording of James Hetfield reading “A Visit From St. Nicholas”

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | Video

Metallica are in the holiday spirit this year with a special seasonal release, a recording of James Hetfield reading the classic poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, widely known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The band dropped the festive track as a light-hearted...
Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell discusses the possibility of collaborating with Metallica’s James Hetfield

Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell discusses the possibility of collaborating with Metallica’s James Hetfield

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 6, 2025 | News

Alice In Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell recently spoke with Metal Hammer, revealing he’s open to collaborating with Metallica’s James Hetfield. When asked if he’d consider making an album with Hetfield, Cantrell shared that the idea had...
Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 24, 2024 | News, Touring, Updates, Video

01) Helping Hands Concert & Auction Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation will host its fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction on December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this event returns to Los Angeles, where the...
Apocalyptica unveil new single “One” featuring Metallica’s James Hetfield

Apocalyptica unveil new single “One” featuring Metallica’s James Hetfield

by Zenae Zukowski | May 20, 2024 | New Music, Releases, Video

Apocalyptica has taken things to a new level with their third single, “One,” from their upcoming album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, a sequel to their iconic debut. Following the singles “The Four Horsemen” and “The Unforgiven...
James Hetfield honors Motörhead’s Lemmy with new tattoo infused with icon’s ashes

James Hetfield honors Motörhead’s Lemmy with new tattoo infused with icon’s ashes

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 19, 2024 | News

Metallica’s James Hetfield continues to pay tribute to the late Motörhead vocalist/bassist Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister. While in 2016, we saw the tribute to the song “Murder One” from Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, the singer took things...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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