Pitchfork — Just weeks after they wrap their sprawling North American tour in support of last month's Death Magnetic-- which, incidentally, kicks off tonight in Glendale, Arizona-- Metallica will make their way to Europe for an equally extensive trek across the ... more info

Idolator — Celestial-jukebox outfit eCast has released its listing of the most popular new music played during September, and there's one band that dominates above all others: Metallica, which grabs six slots on the ten-spot chart. (Ne-Yo placed two songs on th... more info

AngryApe — The rockers have expanded their 2009 'Death Magnetic' UK tour more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rock legends return to the UK for their European tour... more info

NME — Metallica have added a second London show to their forthcoming UK tour. more info

BBC News - UK — Rock band Metallica announce they will tour the UK next year for the first time in 12 years. more info

ContactMusic — Having topped album charts across Europe, Metallica have announced their first full UK tour since October 1996.James Hetfield and friends will perform seven UK dates ... more info

Altsounds — The Sword have just announced U.S. headlining dates in support of its critically-acclaimed new album Gods of the Earth. The band will headline a slew of off-dates while on tour supporting Metallica, who hand-picked the celebrated Austin, TX quartet o... more info

Altsounds — The Sword have just announced U.S. headlining dates in support of its critically-acclaimed new album Gods of the Earth. The band will headline a slew of off-dates while on tour supporting Metallica, who hand-picked the celebrated Austin, TX quartet o... more info

I Like Music — Will play a full UK tour 2009 for the first time since Oct 1996. Tickets on sale Fri 24th Oct more info