The Music Fix — Dominic Hemy investigates if these homegrown thrashers have shaken off the shadow of Metallica. more info

Guardian Music — (Roadrunner)Mastodon's fifth album is as near to punchy and concise as they're ever likely to come. Gone are the 13-minute multipart epics – the longest track here is just five and a half – yet there's a depth and darkness about The Hunter: not t... more info

Metalsucks — My fellow Chimairicans: I’ve got good news and really good news. So let’s start with the good news. EMG Pickups is apparently holding a contest wherein contestants upload videos of themselves covering a Metallica tune (on EMG-equipped instruments... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Metallica are to play their first show in India. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Promotional posters for Metallica and Lou Reed's new album Lulu have been banned from London Underground stations - because officials fear they'll encourage graffiti art. more info

ContactMusic — Promotional posters for Metallica and Lou Reeds new album Lulu have been banned from London Underground stations - because officials fear theyll encourage graffiti art The billboards feature the picture of an armless dirty mannequin bust with the alb... more info

ContactMusic — Metallica are to play their first show in India The heavy rockers will headline the upcoming F1 Rocks concert in Uttar Pradesh on 28 October 11 - two days before the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix More than 30000 fans are expected to pa... more info

NME — Promos poster for 'Lulu' collaboration apparently 'look too much like graffiti' more info

Gigwise — After album cover 'looks like graffiti'... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Lou Reed and Metallica tease 'Lulu' with a snippet of a new song. more info