ContactMusic — Metallica have 846 riffs ready for their next album The Enter Sandman group have been in the studio looking to record the follow up to 2008s Death Magnetic album and frontman James Hetfield was surprised by how much material he had record... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne sequel being confirmed, Lupe Fiasco getting slammed by Pete Rock, Rihanna's naked perfume ads, Metallica claiming that they can't stop touring and more! more info

411 Mania — They don't make money from royalties anymore... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Metallica are under pressure to keep touring continuously as they no longer receive regular royalty cheques to sustain them during their time off, according to guitarist Kirk Hammett. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Up next, after Pinkpop opened the major European festival season this year last week-end, is of course the German Classic, the Rock Am Ring Festival. From Friday morning to Sunday evening - well... Monday morning is more likely ;) - the Nurbürgring... more info

ContactMusic — Metallica are under pressure to keep touring continuously as they no longer receive regular royalty cheques to sustain them during their time off according to guitarist Kirk Hammett The rocker admits all his bandmates would like to take a break to sp... more info

ContactMusic — Metallica cant afford to take time off The Enter Sandman hitmakers - who earn a reported 90 million from their tours - claim the music industry has changed so much they are no longer able to take two years off work in between recording sessions... more info

Gigwise — Guitarist Kirk Hammett upset that band are unable to take two years off more info

Guardian Music — Who needs Glasto? We have 12 good reasons why 2012's festival season will be one to rememberMADCHESTER RAVES ONThe reformation of baggy heroes the Stone Roses to play T in the Park and V (as well as their own Manchester shows) is the story of the sum... more info

Guardian Music — Glastonbury might not be happening this year, but there are plenty big fests not to be missedBeach Break LiveWhen 14-18 JuneWhere Pembrey Country Park, CarmarthenshireWhat A late spring break-style party for UK students with a mix of top dance, urban... more info