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Metallica’s James Hetfield shares his thoughts on Chris Cornell’s death

Metallica’s James Hetfield shares his thoughts on Chris Cornell’s death

by Zenae Zukowski | May 24, 2017 | News

Last weekend we saw Metallica pay a tribute to the late Chris Cornell after his unexpected death. We are sure certain musicians will continue paying homage to the late icon, and while Metallica was in Boston for their show on Friday (19) in Foxborough, frontman James...
Hear James Hetfield narrate new ‘Addicted to Porn’ trailer

Hear James Hetfield narrate new ‘Addicted to Porn’ trailer

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 18, 2017 | News

  A few months ago we discovered one of the most controversial documentaries out this year will include Metallica frontman James Hetfield as the narrator. Addicted To Porn: Chasing The Cardboard Butterfly directed by Justin Hunt is now digitally available to rent...
Don’t expect to see Metallica and Lady Gaga collaborate again

Don’t expect to see Metallica and Lady Gaga collaborate again

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 10, 2017 | Collaborations, News, Updates

The Grammy’s pairing of Metallica with Lady Gaga was one of the most talked about collaborations in years, and it turned out to be somewhat of a dud, through no fault of Gaga or Metallica after Hetfield’s mic went silent for about half the song....
Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield announce fourth annual ‘Acoustic-4-A-Cure’ Concert

Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield announce fourth annual ‘Acoustic-4-A-Cure’ Concert

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 28, 2017 | News

Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield announced the date and lineup for the Acoustic-4-a-Cure IV annual benefit concert. It returns to the Fillmore in San Francisco on May 15th. Due to Metallica’s tour, Dave Grohl will be sitting in for James Hetfield. The event will...
Even James Hetfield thinks the bass on ‘…Justice’ sucks

Even James Hetfield thinks the bass on ‘…Justice’ sucks

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 21, 2017 | Metallica Insider, New Music, News

You’ve gotta hand it to Metallica. By starting their own label and buying back their masters, they’re not really beholden to anyone. They can do whatever they want, which might be why it took so long for Hardwired… To Self Destruct to come out....
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Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album
Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album

Tunisian-French progressive metal band Myrath have released a video for their new single, "Until the End," featuring Amaranthe vocalist Elize Ryd. The track is taken from the group's upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27,...

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Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February
Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February

It’s a tad ironic to call any band the “most influential” anything, especially when that band has built its mythology on rejecting the premise of influence altogether. Yet here we are. Mayhem, the group that essentially invented non-metaphorically dangerous music, are...

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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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