Tag Archives: Metallica

ICYMI: Apocalyptica announce ‘Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol2.” share “The Four Horsemen” video featuring Rob Trujillo

Posted by on March 4, 2024

  Nearly three decades later, Apocalyptica have announced the second volume to their 1996 record and their overall debut album,  Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2. Marking the project’s overall ninth record, it promises a trip back to their roots with surprises in store, including a collaboration with Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo on the lead single […]

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Metallica and Blackened intersect music and whiskey with new episodes for “The Blending Sessions”

Posted by on February 13, 2024

  Blackened master distiller Rob Dietrich and Metallica continue their exclusive series The Blending Sessions, delving into the parallel worlds of music and whiskey making. Offering insights into their creative processes and shared passions, these episodes provide a glimpse into the artistry behind both the music and the drink.    Check out the latest episodes […]

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Cliff Burton remembered with Ultimates! Figure; Metallica win Pollstar award: “Rock Tour Of The Year”

Posted by on February 11, 2024

  Super7 celebrates what would have been the 62nd birthday of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton yesterday (10th) by releasing the highly detailed Ultimates! action figure inspired by Burton’s iconic image. Known as “The Major Rager,” Burton’s figure features intricate sculpting and premium paint detailing, accompanied by two interchangeable heads and multiple hands, along with […]

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Metallica take home Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance “72 Seasons”

Posted by on February 5, 2024

  The 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place last night (4th) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Known for consistently overlooking metal while acknowledging nearly every other genre, this year’s ceremony saw at least one accurate win for the metal community. Metallica secured a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category but […]

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Kirk Hammett reveals 1989 Les Paul Custom with Gibson; New Cliff Burton figure by Super7 coming in March

Posted by on January 24, 2024

  Gibson Custom Shop has collaborated with Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to introduce the globally available Gibson 1989 Kirk Hammett Les Paul Custom. This recreation pays tribute to Hammett’s iconic 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom, celebrated for its role in Metallica’s albums and tours. The reproduced guitar features all-black hardware and uncovered-type pickups. It also incorporates […]

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Metal By Numbers: Chart Probing – 1/18/2024

Posted by on January 18, 2024

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. Now we will see charts from 2024, starting with January 5, 2024 releases. 2023 is officially wrapped, and you can check out our wrap ups here. We also […]

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Metal By Numbers: Weapons of Charts – 1/11/2024

Posted by on January 11, 2024

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. Here are the charts from December 29, 2023 releases, officially wrapping up the year in charts. With being at the very end of the year, it’s expected to […]

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Metallica announce winners in latest ‘For Whom The Band Tolls’ marching band contest

Posted by on January 8, 2024

  Metallica have revealed the winners of their inaugural For Whom The Band Tolls marching band competition. In April, these legends challenged marching bands nationwide to deliver outstanding performances of their music. Sponsored by Metallica, winning high school and collegiate bands will receive funds for new equipment in their music programs. The competition allowed bands […]

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Metal By Numbers: Leaving 2023 – 1/3/2024

Posted by on January 3, 2024

    Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. Here are the charts from December 22, 2023 releases. As you can see, none of the debuts from that week landed in charts but we listed the […]

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Metal Insider’s Combined Top 15 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 29, 2023

  For the year 2023, we decided to implement an actual point system instead of the mathematical approach we experimented with in 2021 to compile a consolidated list of the best albums of the year. With a bit of assistance from AI, we’ve learned the importance of not relying entirely on artificial intelligence and always […]

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