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Metallica release Lux Æterna lyric videos in Japanese, German, Spanish and Portuguese

As well as an English lyric video, you can find out what James Hetfield is singing about on Metallica’s new single Lux Æterna in Japanese, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Lars Ulrich thought “for sure” that Metallica’s new album would leak

Following the announcement of Metallica’s highly-anticipated new album 72 Seasons, Lars Ulrich shares his disbelief that they were able to keep it all a secret…

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James Hetfield explains the meaning of Metallica’s new album 72 Seasons

Metallica have just announced their new album 72 Seasons… but what does the title mean? Papa Het reveals all.

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Metallica announce new album and world tour, unleash new single Lux Æterna

MASSIVE METALLICA NEWS! The metal legends have dropped new single Lux Æterna from their upcoming 12th album 72 Seasons, and announced a big ol’ world tour to go along with it…

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House of Vans London is closing after eight years

Tucked underneath Waterloo Station, London’s ace House of Vans venue will be shutting its doors on December 10.

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Metallica release official audio from ’80s throwback show honouring Jonny and Marsha Zazula

Performing a 16-song setlist of their early material from Kill ’Em All and Ride The Lightning, Metallica paid tribute to late Megaforce Records legends Jonny and Marsha Zazula.

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In pictures: Download Festival’s huge launch party in London

Take a stroll down the black carpet and into the exclusive Download Festival launch party to kickstart their 20th birthday extravaganza!

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Download Festival 2023: Over 60 bands announced including headliners BMTH, Metallica and Slipknot

Bring Me The Horizon, Metallica (twice!) and Slipknot will be headlining the 20th anniversary four-day edition of Download Festival, while the likes of Ghost, Evanescence, Architects, Parkway Drive and a reunited The Blackout will also be playing…

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Metallica, Pete Wentz and more working with Vault Comics on new graphic novels

Vault Comics have launched a novel line, Headshell, featuring new works from Metallica, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and more.

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“An overwhelming and life-affirming experience”: We went to Brazil to watch ‘the biggest band on Earth’

Kerrang! took a trip to São Paulo, Brazil, to witness 1,000 musicians join forces in the name of rock music, community and human spirit.

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Foo Fighters and Paramount to stream Taylor Hawkins tribute show live from Wembley

Paramount are set to livestream Foo Fighters’ huge Taylor Hawkins tribute show from London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3. Plus, even more acts have been added – from Lars Ulrich to Travis Barker to Brian Johnson.

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Metallica launch official Hellfire Club merch with Stranger Things

Because there’s no such thing as too much Metallica x Stranger Things, the band have just launched official Hellfire Club merch.

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Metallica jam with Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn, gift him signed guitar

This absolutely rules: Joseph Quinn (aka Eddie Munson from Stranger Things) got his jam on with Metallica backstage at Lollapalooza.

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“What we’re doing will be the next big thing in heavy metal”: The story of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning

Following 1983 debut Kill ’Em All, this is the story of how Bay Area legends Metallica raced ahead of the thrash pack on their blistering second album, Ride The Lightning…

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Here’s how many times Master Of Puppets has been downloaded in one week

It’s been nearly two weeks since the Stranger Things 4 finale, but fans are still downloading Master Of Puppets in their millions (and millions, and millions…)

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Watch: Max Mayfield lookalike covers Master Of Puppets on the drums

This is a trip! Stranger Things’ Max Mayfield (played by Sadie Sink) swaps Kate Bush for Metallica in this uncanny lookalike drum cover…

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Metallica release Lux Æterna lyric videos in Japanese, German, Spanish and Portuguese

Lars Ulrich thought “for sure” that Metallica’s new album would leak

James Hetfield explains the meaning of Metallica’s new album 72 Seasons

Metallica announce new album and world tour, unleash new single Lux Æterna

House of Vans London is closing after eight years

Metallica release official audio from ’80s throwback show honouring Jonny and Marsha Zazula

In pictures: Download Festival’s huge launch party in London

Download Festival 2023: Over 60 bands announced including headliners BMTH, Metallica and Slipknot

Metallica, Pete Wentz and more working with Vault Comics on new graphic novels

“An overwhelming and life-affirming experience”: We went to Brazil to watch ‘the biggest band on Earth’

Foo Fighters and Paramount to stream Taylor Hawkins tribute show live from Wembley

Metallica launch official Hellfire Club merch with Stranger Things

Metallica jam with Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn, gift him signed guitar

“What we’re doing will be the next big thing in heavy metal”: The story of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning

Here’s how many times Master Of Puppets has been downloaded in one week

Watch: Max Mayfield lookalike covers Master Of Puppets on the drums

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