Consequence of Sound — Re-Machined honors Deep Purple's Jon Lord. more info

Metalsucks — This is fucking sick.  I love unexpected covers, especially seminal songs re-imagined in different genres.  Buttery NYC songstress Kendra Morris is amazing in her own right, but this cover of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is sure to get s... more info

Metalsucks — This video combines two of my favorite things: terrible metal covers and people falling down and hurting themselves. Make sure you hang in there until at least the :44 second mark. -AR Thanks: Kyle more info

Mercury News, California — Sigur Ros and Alabama Shakes are among five bands worth a look on Metallica day at Outside Lands in San Francisco. more info

Metalsucks — Later this month, Metallica will play two nights in Vancouver, with Predators director Nimrod Antal filming for the band’s upcoming 3D movie. And they’ve been warming up by playing a Chanukkah’s worth of nights in Mexico City, complete wit... more info

Metal Injection — On this day in 1963, James Hetfield was born. Many years later, he would become the frontman of the most iconic metal band around, Metallica. We salute you, Papa Het, and all your contributions to the heavy metal scene. Despite what you think of Meta... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Metallica singer James Hetfield (1963) Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss (1992) Model Jourdan Dunn (1990) Actor Jon Foster (1984) Actress Mamie Gummer (1983) Actress Eva... more info

Metal Injection — A few days ago we showed you a new photo of a gigantic "Metal Up Yer Ass" toilet that's a part of Metallica's crazy new stage show, which they are currently testing out during an eight night stay performing in Mexico City. These are basic... more info

Mercury News, California — Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Metallica, Jack White, Norah Jones among the highlights for festival, set for Aug. 10-12 in San Francisco. more info

Metal Injection — Metallica have been doing a lot of press lately. Most recently, we learned the band's schedule calms down in September, when they plan on entering the studio. We assumed this meant a 2013 release was possible, but in a new interview with drummer... more info