Paste Magazine — This Tuesday, Nov. 18, Mastodon fans will be able to wrap their giant tusks around a vinyl box set of the Atlanta band's entire discography. Hitting stores via Relapse Records , the collector's edition will be limited to a one-time, 1,000-copy pre... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum Do you think he got it done after St. Anger? In between the dates at Nassau Coliseum (1/29) and Prudential Center (1/31, 2/1), The Sword will opt to NOT go shopping around Soho (like Metallica might) in... more info

XLR8R — Sure, we're always curious to know about an artist's upcoming release, most recent tour, or arsenal of analog gear, but XLR8R's also got a curiosity for quirk. Thus, each week, we email a different artist and find out what makes them t... more info

Thrash Hits — We previously reported a rumour that Metallica might be playing Knebworth in July 2009. Blabbermouth has reported that Metallica are set to play Festival De Nimes in France on 07 July 2009. Mastodon and Lamb Of God will also be performing at the fest... more info

XFM.co.uk — Rumours currently abound that the San Franciscan metal giants are set to headline a new metal festival at Knebworth next summer. more info

Thrash Hits — Strong rumours have it that the mighty Metallica are all set to headline a brand new heavy metal festival at Knebworth in early July 2009. More on this as and when we hear about it. This could be a lot of fun. With Download and Bloodstock already wel... more info

NME — Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has forked out $14 million for a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat. more info

TMZ — Tonight on TMZ TV -- John Mayer should be thanking TMZ for his new gig... Seth McFarlane gets no thanks outside a Hollywood bar... and Metallica should be thankful they still have fans.Check your local listings.... Permalink more info

A painting of a boxer by Jean-Michel Basquiat - owned by Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich - is sold at auction for $13.5m (£9.12m). more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Lars Ulrich collects over $10 million from sale of Basquiat painting more info