411 Mania — But don't expect it until 2013... more info

Metal Injection — Remember back in October how excited you were at the rumors that Metallica was working on a 3D concert film with Journey To The Center of the Earth producer Charlotte Higgins? Too excited, perhaps? Then, we heard nothing about it and you were getting... more info

Metalsucks — So, hey, remember when that rumor started back in October that Metallica were gonna make some kind of 3D movie? Well, it’s not a rumor anymore. From the band’s official website: “We’re here to tell you that, yes, there is indeed a 3D project... more info

Guardian Music — Mixing Sabbath heaviness with Wagnerian bombast, this ludicrously OTT anthem thrills me now as it did when I was 15Even as an impressionable, not very discerning 15-year-old determined to buy every heavy metal album that had ever been released, I kne... more info

Metal Injection — This week just flew by! I can't believe it's already Thursday. While things are moving slowly in the metal world, there were enough little bits of music to create the first A/V Roundup of 2012. Here we go: If you're not sick of all thi... more info

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ContactMusic — Veteran singer Lou Reed had the time of his life recording an album with Metallica likening the experience to receiving a Ferrari for free The ageing musician teamed up with the heavy rock group to record Lulu earlier this year 11 and he admits the r... more info

411 Mania — It was thrilling... more info

Guardian Music — Abel Tesfay gives away his music for free, but has still found overwhelming success. Is this the future of the music industry?Christmas came a few days early for fans of the buzzy, downbeat R&B act The Weeknd, the stage name of Canadian singer Abel T... more info

Guardian Music — Cast off the seasonal gloom with a look at the best festivals in the calendarOh the weather outside is frightful (comparatively), but don't get downcast. Before long it'll be time to think about digging out your camping kit and venturing off to one o... more info