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

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

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

MTV.com News — Tour's mastermind says next year will be 'back to business as usual,' most likely with Ozzy headlining.By Chris Harris Sharon and Jack Osbourne Photo: MTV News Following this year's single-day destination Ozzfest in Dallas and 2007's free ... more info

Kerrang! — Children Of Bodom are set to tear up the UK in December with Slipknot and Machine Head. The band have today announced two signings to coincide with these dates. The signings are scheduled as follows: DECEMBER 1: Zavvi, 14-16 Oxford st, London. ... more info

Roadrunner Records — The Metal Injection folks pass this tidbit along to us. You'll want to check it out, not only because it's full of good info, but because Phil's a great interview to watch.Metal Injection has posted an exclusive new interview with Phil Demmel, guita... more info

Roadrunner Records — What was Roadrunner Records supposed to do after the label corralled 56 musicians from 44 different bands spanning the label's entire 25-year history to release one groundbreaking album, called Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions?  Simple. Thro... more info

Roadrunner Records — Blabbermouth reports on a high-school-age Machine Head fan who was forced to remove his new band shirt at school. The closed-minded pedagogue apparently has a son serving in Iraq. Now, this person may not be one of the people who say this, but don't ... more info

Kerrang! — Kerrang! The Album '08 - a 42 track compilation of the most essential and hardest rocking tracks of 2008 - hits stores on Monday. "Green Day, Nickelback, My Chemical Romance and Linkin Park are the biggest bands of the decade," states Kerrang! edit... more info

Roadrunner Records — Machine Head are proud to announce the release of the special edition version of The Blackening, their Grammy-nominated masterwork. Hailed unanimously as the best metal album of 2007 by journalists, metal radio stations and fans alike, it earned a G... more info