Hulk Hogan said that he almost gave up his wrestling career after hearing that Metallica was seeking out a bass player.

He said, “When Metallica was looking for a bass player, I called and never heard a word back from them. I would have quit wrestling in a heartbeat to be a bass player for Metallica.
He also wanted the opportunity to play bass for The Rolling Stones. He adds, “I was in England presenting an award with Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger’s ex, and she told me The Stones were looking for a bass player. I sent …read more

Metallica drummer and Napster hater Lars Ulrich is planning a heavy metal tour of the greats!

Kerry King spilled the beans in a recent interview with Metal Hammer magazine.
He said, “I don’t know Lars that well and I haven’t heard it from Lars, but apparently he’s talking to somebody about it. Maybe us, Metallica, Megadeth (and), I think he even threw in Anthrax.”
Kerry says that Machine Head would be a better fit rather than Anthrax, but he’s still game for the tour.
That tour would sell out in a day! Would you go?
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Metallica says that they tare considering releasing their next album as an internet only download. The reason for that? It’s because they are free agents without any current record deal. They are out from under their deal with Warner Music Group and they’re thinking about their options in regards to a followup.
They just might be going the way of Radiohead and releasing their next album on the internet.
Lars Ulrich says, “We’re free of our record contract. We have that element of complete freedom with the next record, so we can do whatever we want. …read more

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Metallica frontman James Hetfield wants to end his feud with former bassist Jason Newsted. He has invited Jason to rejoin the band if they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.
They’ve already been nominated for entry in 2009, and James wants to use that as a tool to bring together all of the musicians who have appeared on Metallica’s albums.
He says, “Everyone that played on a record should be there. You’re considered for the Hall 25 years after your first recording, not …read more

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I’m sure that you’ve noticed that I’m getting back to my Heavy Metal groove lately, and not just covering stuff about Rihanna and Chris Brown dating.
Here’s another good one from Blabbermouth, telling us that Metallica has set a release date for their newest album, Death Magnetic .
The official date is September 12th for the worldwide release of the album. The album will also be available for download for Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock, on the same day of the release. I love Guitar Hero and most of the content for the game, but …read more

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Metallica might be following in the footsteps of Radiohead by releasing their music online.
The sell-outs rockers are set to release their ninth studio album sometime later this year. The band members have admitted that they want to be able to keep up with the digital age and aren’t looking for a tradition album deal.
Douchebag drummer Lars Ulrich says, “We’ve been observing Radiohead and Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch Nails) and in 27 years or however long it takes for the next record, we’ll be looking forward to everything in terms of possibilities with the internet.”

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Death metal band Deicide have topped a new list of bands whose music is played to military prisoners in Iraq. They must be so proud!
The Florida group finished ahead of AC/DC, Eminem, and Metallica on this list, from reports, interrogation logs, and personal accounts.
Deicide drummer Steve Asheim says of the accolade, “It’s cool. If we’re up to military standards of audio abuse, it makes me feel like Deicide’s doing our part for the troops.”
They’re happy that they’re music is being used to torture people?
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