Stars Pay Tribute To Dio

Some of the biggest names is rock and metal have commented on the tragic passing of Ronnie James Dio. Gary Holt (Exodus): “What more can be said about Ronnie that hasn’t been said by so many others. He was the kindest, most humble metal god I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of touring with. [...]

Top 10: Worst Album Covers

One of the most important things about an album is the cover art. If you have an awesome cover, people are going to be more inclined to buy your album. If your cover sucks… then people wont want to waste their money. here is a selection of the worst offenders.

Grammy Nominations

The Grammy nomineesd have been announced and thanks to Classic Rock, heres the nominations that matter: BEST HARD ROCK PERFORMANCE AC/DC – War Machine Alice In Chains – Check My Brain Metallica – The Unforgiven III Nickelback – Burn It To The Ground Linkin Park – What I’ve Done BEST HEAVY METAL PERFORMANCE Judas Priest [...]

LOL Of The Day – 2/11/09

“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 her a ton of merchandise that she asked for and said ‘Tell Mick I’m a great bass player.’ I never heard a word back. “Whe Metallica was looking for a bass player, I called [...]

Metallica – Rock Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

last night, Metallica performed at the 25th anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. they were joined by Ozzy Osbourne, Lou Reed And Ray Davies. The setlist was: For Whom The Bell Tolls One Turn The Page Sweet Jane White Light/White Heat Iron Man Paranoid You Really Got Me All The Day And [...]

Metallica To Announce South American Tour

Supposedly Metallica are days away from announcing a tour of South America, in which they will be performing in Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.

Metallica To Perforem With Another Legend

As reported yesterday, metallica will be performing at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with Ozzy Osbourne, but he isnt the only legend joining the thrash titans onstage…Ray Davies, lead singer of The Kinks, and, according to Metal Hammer, it’s “a safe bet to assume that they will be playing ‘You Really Got Me’.”

Ozzy And Metallica To Play Together

At the 25th anniversary show for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on October 30th, Ozzy will join Metallica onstage, according to Classic Rock, they will play Sabbath classic War Pigs

Top 10: Cover Versions

Covers, some are good, some are bad and some are just plain terrible (Atreyu’s attempt at Bon Jovi classic “You Gave Love A Bad Name” for example), but i have compiled a list of the 10 most awesome covers ever recorded.

Metallica Live DVD Details

Metallica have released some info via their website about their upcoming live DVD. Its called “Francais Pour Une Nuit” and it was recorded at Arenes de Nimes, the historic Roman amphitheatre in Nimes, France. The setlist is: Blackened Creeping Death Fuel Harvester Of Sorrow Fade To Black Broken, Beat & Scarred Cyanide Sad But True [...]