Metallica have launched a new ongoing archival project, The Metallica Black Box, where the band will share an array of artifacts, memorabilia, and rare vault content from throughout their career. The Black Box launches Tuesday, Nov. 16, with The Black Album Exhibition, which features a variety of items tied to …
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When Metallica simplified their sound as they were writing their monumental Black Album, drummer Lars Ulrich looked to two drummers in particular for inspiration — AC/DC’s Phil Rudd and the Rolling Stones‘ Charlie Watts. When he learned of Watts’ death this week, he felt both shocked and sad. “It hits …
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Producer Bob Rock has sold his production rights on Metallica‘s eponymous album and several Michael Bublé projectsto song investment company Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the company announced Thursday — the latest in a flurry of catalog acquisitions Merck Mercuriadis’s company has closed this month. Mercuriadis bought the production rights for an …
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Metallica dropped a social distanced rendition of their song “Blackened” Friday, with each member of the band performing from their respective homes. “Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days,” the band said of the video. “Hope you’re all safe & sound. Have a great weekend.” …
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Metallica, through their All Within My Hands Foundation, will donate $350,000 to non-profit organizations providing relief to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “In the wake of the spread of the coronavirus, the most vulnerable people in our communities need help now more than ever. All Within My Hands is …
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