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James Hetfield: Metallica Haven't Even Started Writing for New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:00:15 +0000

Yes, Metallica do plan on recording a new album, but frontman James Hetfield has reiterated his bandmates' recent statements that the process of putting together the disc has been a slow one. In fact, he reveals that the songwriting portion has yet to even begin.

James Hetfield Audio Montage Showcases Every 'Yeah!' Recorded With Metallica

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:15 +0000

Metallica frontman James Hetfield sure loves to say, “Yeah!” Both beloved and playfully lampooned for his legendary use of the affirmative, James Hetfield and his “Yeah’s” have been immortalized by a diligent audio technician, who has compiled every single “Yeah” from Hetfield’s recorded history into a hilarious three-minute-and-sixteen-second montage. How many “Yeah’s” would you guess Hetfield [...]

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Offers Update on New Album + 3D Film

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:55:57 +0000

Though Metallica are working toward a new album, the band is taking time out to play some of the world’s top festivals, including their current run as part of Australia’s traveling Soundwave Festival. Frontman James Hetfield tells Australia’s Triple M, “We’re trying to write, but gigs keep popping up that are too exciting to stay [...]

James Hetfield on Metallica: 'There's No Reason for Us To Stop'

Chad Bowar — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:05:34 +0000

Metallica recently performed at Australia’s Soundwave Festival, and during the Sydney stop, frontman James Hetfield sat down with Channel V for a video interview (watch below). Hetfield was asked about Metallica being selected to receive the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Gods Awards in May. “We’ve been doing what we love for 30 [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield + Robert Trujillo Are Characters in New 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3′ Pack

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:00:29 +0000

Metallica frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo are appearing as characters in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack’ as part of new downloadable content for the game. According to the press release, both Hetfield and Trujillo make surprise appearances as playable characters. So if you ever wanted to “be” the frontman for [...]

James Hetfield Talks Next Metallica Album and Orion Music + More Festival

Tree Riddle — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:35:02 +0000

James Hetfield gives an update on the status of the next Metallica album and reveals what fans can expect from their first ever Orion Music + More Festival, which takes place this weekend (June 23 – 24) in Atlantic City, N.J.

James Hetfield Films New PSA To Help Bring Justice for Murdered Metallica Fan

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:15:12 +0000

Many metal fans will remember the tragic story of 20-year-old Morgan Harrington. Back in 2009 the Virginia Tech student disappeared after hitchhiking home from a Metallica concert on the college campus. Three grueling months later, her remains were found in a field just 10 miles from the venue.

Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl + More Nominated in First Ever Big Daddy Awards

Tree Riddle — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:40:38 +0000

On the Line, a national prostate cancer awareness campaign, has announced the nominees for their first ever Big Daddy Awards. Several rockers made the list, including Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica‘s James Hetfield and lead Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl.

Metallica's James Hetfield: 'I Only Have 846 Riffs' Written for New Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:45:41 +0000

As Metallica prepare for their Orion Music + More Festival and upcoming 3D concert film, the band is also busy working on a new album. One could say that Metallica have a ton of songs on the table, as frontman James Hetfield revealed that the band has collected 846 different riffs.

Happy Birthday James Hetfield!

WQBK — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:18:37 +0000

If you see Metallica frontman James Hetfield today, raise your devil horns and wish James Hetfield a Happy Birthday. He turns 48 years old on August 3rd. Born in Southern California in 1963, and by the age of 9 had discovered rock music. He played piano first and then got deep into Aerosmith followed by [...]

Metallica Will Play "Enter Sandman" At Yankee Stadium

BJ Ragone — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:44:41 +0000

If you log on to the New York Yankees website it’s been taken over by James Hetfield and he assures everyone that the tune that has become so well known to Yankee fans will be played at the ‘Big Four’ show at Yankee Stadium. I don’t know if their has ever been a better marriage [...]