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Lars Ulrich: 'Glastonbury Criticism Is Ridiculous'
Metallica star Lars Ulrich has dismissed the controversy over the band's upcoming appearance at Britain's Glastonbury festival as "ridiculous".The band is set to become the first heavy metal act to headline the fabled music event...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
Should Metallica Be Removed From Glastonbury Headline Slot?
Over 14,000 people have signed an online petition to have Metallica removed from this year’s Glastonbury line up. But why? Is the idea of ‘Enter Sandman’ ringing out across the festival fields really just too...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 06 June 2014
Mogwai Laugh Off "Sh*te" Metallica, Call Lars Ulrich "Terrible" Drummer
Of course, anyone who's remotely interested in music would choose to see Scottish post-punk heroes Mogwai over Metallica at the Glastonbury Festival 2014 and the Glaswegian band have been doing their best to pull the...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 05 June 2014
Metallica To Cover 'Wonderwall' At Glastonbury, But What Are The Best Oasis Covers?
In a similar fashion to the announcement of Jay Z in 2008, metal titans Metallica’s headline slot at the iconic Glastonbury Festival has been met with a wave of criticism and derision from commentators who...
By George Percival in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2014
Jimmy Page: Led Zep Could Play Glasto
Jimmy Page hasn't ruled out Led Zeppelin headlining Glastonbury Festival in the future. The guitarist has responded to comments made by festival boss Michael Eavis, who claimed he was ''sure'' the band would one day...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
Bruce Dickinson: 'Iron Maiden Will Never Play At Bourgeois Glastonbury'
Iron Maiden will never be tempted to follow Metallica to Britain's Glastonbury festival, according to frontman Bruce Dickinson.James Hetfield's band will become the first heavy metal act to headline the fabled event when they take...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2014
Head To Europe This Year For The Best Summer Festival Experiences!
We've been seriously pushing US and UK music festivals this year but, it has to be said, there's nowhere quite like Europe.The continent is home to some of the most unique music events in the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Fleetwood Mac Would Play Glastonbury
Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie says the band are open to headlining Glastonbury in the future. The 70-year-old singer yesterday (22.05.14) confirmed that she had rejoined the band as she accepted her Lifetime Achievement gong...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Alex Turner: Metallica For Glastonbury Doesn't Add Up
Alex Turner thinks Metallica headlining Glastonbury ''doesn't add up''. The Arctic Monkeys frontman, who has been top of the bill twice with his band mates Matt Helders, Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley, aren't impressed by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2014
Metallica At Glastonbury: 10 Acts More Deserving Of The Headline Slot
Metallica have been festival mainstays since their appearance in the original incarnations of Monsters of Rock festival in the 1980’s- a celebration of all things hairy and leather-clad that takes place on the same Derbyshire...
By George Percival in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2014
A Week In News: Met Gala Glamour, Metal At Glastonbury, Meet 'Tammy' Comedy Giggles
Met Gala: This year's Met Gala was even more extravagant than ever before as the biggest names in showbiz arrived in New York clad in "decorations" and finery. Anna Wintour's bash served up some true...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2014
Say Your Prayers! Enter Metallica For Glastonbury Festival
Pack up your hemp baskets and herbal healing tents and swap 'em for some New Rock boots and a devil's horns salute: Metallica have been announced to headline Glastonbury Festival 2014. The US heavy metal...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2014
Metallica To Become First Heavy Rock To Headline Glastonbury
Metallica have been announced as the first heavy rock act to headline Britain's Glastonbury festival.The group will fill the summer music event's vacant headline slot on 28 June (14) and join Kasabian and Arcade Fire...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 May 2014
Metallica To Headline Glastonbury
Metallica are to headline Glastonbury festival.The 'Enter Sandman' hitmakers are set to be announced as topping the bill at Worthy Farm, Somerset, South West England on the second night of the iconic music event this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2014
Metallica Showcase New Song
Metallica have debuted a new track which is ''representative'' of their ''creative headspace''.The group performed eight-minute long 'The Lords of Summer' at their show in Bogota, Colombia, last night (16.03.14) and drummer Lars Ulrich promised...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 March 2014
Lars Ulrich Illegally Downloaded Metallica Songs
Lars Ulrich has illegally downloaded his own Metallica songs to investigate how music piracy works.The band famously sued music download site Napster in 2000 over accusations the website hosted their music without permission, and after...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 February 2014
Heavy Metal Stars Pay Tribute To Ronnie James Dio On New Album
Motorhead, Anthrax and Metallica are among the heavy metal heavyweights paying tribute to late rock icon Ronnie James Dio on a new album.The three acts have joined the likes of Killswitch Engage, Scorpions and Tenacious...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2014
Metallica And Lang Lang? 5 More Divergent Musical Collaborations
Metallica teamed up with the phenomenally talented Chinese pianist Lang Lang at the 56th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 26, 2013). It was a strange collaboration on paper, though offered a brooding intensity to...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2014
Metallica Team Up With Classical Pianist Lang Lang For Anniversary Performance Of 'One'
Since their first appearance at the Grammys exactly 25 years ago, Metallica have often experimented with classical instruments. Back then, they played One, but lost the Hard Rock/Metal Performance award to flute-mongers Jethro Tull. Last...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2014
Bbfc Makes Plans To Introduce Music Video Age Ratings To Combat Inappropriate Themes
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has announced plans for a new age-rating system designed to tackle online music videos deemed inappropriate material for young people. The organisation's assistant director, David Austin, said the...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 16 January 2014
Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr Confirmed For Grammy Awards Performance. Does This Spell A Beatles Showcase?
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to perform at this years 56th Grammy Awards, with their inclusion to the Grammys set list being announced this week by the music awards showcase. Although the organisers...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 15 January 2014
Metallica Play Historic Antarctica Date
Metallica brought a little heat to Antarctica on Sunday (08Dec13) when the heavy rockers became the first major music act to perform at the southern-most place on earth.The Enter Sandman group performed for a crowd...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2013
Metallica And Iron Maiden To Headline Sonisphere 2014
Metallica and Iron Maiden will headline Sonisphere festival 2014.The heavy metal titans will appear at the festival in Knebworth, Southern England, between July 4 and 6 next year. The performances will be the only shows...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2013
Iron Maiden And Metallica To Headline Sonisphere Festival
Iron Maiden and Metallica will headline Britain's Sonisphere Festival when it returns after a two year break next year (14).In 2012, the event was cancelled and the 2013 concert was pulled due to a failure...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2013
Metallica Are Beliebers
Metallica are Beliebers.The 'Sad But True' heavy metal legends are impressed by 19-year-old teen heartthrob Justin Bieber - whose fans are affectionately referred to as Beliebers - after he said their tracks 'One' and 'Fade...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2013
Lars Ulrich Makes His Kids Rock
Lars Ulrich introduced his children to rock music at a young age.The Metallica drummer is tired of his kids - Miles, 15, Layne, 12, and five-year-old Bryce - fighting over the same favourite band, but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 October 2013
'Metallica Through The Never': Prepare For A 3d Rock Movie Like No Other
Metallica's action music movie, Metallica Through The Never, is smashing into IMAX theaters today in the USA and is preparing to blast wannabe concert documentaries (cough-OneDirection-cough) out of the stadium with a mind-blowing mash-up of...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2013
Metallica Want To Play Weddings
Metallica would love to be asked to play at weddings.The 'All Nightmare Long' band would consider performing special sets for their friends, but sadly claim there aren't so many happy occasions among them.When asked if...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2013
Metallica Rock Comic-con With Secret Show And Airing Of New Trailer [Video]
Metallica rocked out and geeked out at this years San Diego Comic Con International this weekend when they performed a surprise show at the California gathering, where they also aired a clip from their upcoming...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2013
Friday Is Movie Day At San Diego Comic-con
The Friday program at San Diego Comic-Con is a geek’s dream come true. The day kicks off with panels for “The World’s End” at 10AM and the upcoming Veronica Mars movie, at 11.15. For non-Marshmallows...
By on 05 July 2013
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