Thrash Hits — Metallica are due to tour the UK’s arenas in February 2009. They haven’t done this since October 1996 so this is a pretty big deal. Support will come from the equally fantastic Machine Head and The Sword. That is heavy. Just like the September sh... more info

XFM.co.uk — The metal legends have announced tour dates for a big fat UK arena tour, taking place next year... more info

Altsounds — Buckcherry, the next great American rock band, are premiering their new video for “Rescue Me,” on Yahoo Music today. The band recently scored their first Top 10 album on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart with BLACK BUTTERFLY... more info

Altsounds — *Metallica* are set to play a full tour of the UK for the first time since October 1996. All the dates will be performed in the round with general admission tickets situated on the floor, with reserved seating off the floor. Tickets go on sale at 9 ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis are often criticised for being as adventurous as a bunch of six-year-olds at the salad bar — so it's surprising to learn that their latest collaborators are a group who have previously grappled with the sounds of Britten, Glass and Strav... more info

The Quietus — Metal Goliaths due to hit British shores for seven dates next year. more info

The Music Fix — Gig Review: His +1 tells him to "loosen up and just enjoy it." Too tall an order for Gary K ? more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — All 26,000 tickets to METALLICA's two shows in Helsinki, Finland on June 14 and June 15, 2009 at the Hartwell Arena were sold within 40 minutes after they went on sale this morning (Monday, October 20). more info

Star Online, Malaysia — The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings its swinging sounds to the Arena of Stars, Genting. more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Legendary Florida-based death metallers OBITUARY performed last night (Saturday, October 18) at the Loud Park 08 festival at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. more info