NME - The Daily Download — Apropos of nothing, here's a rather good Metallica cover courtesy of Colourmusic. The band, from Piedmont in Oklahoma, are Memphis Industries' latest signings and sound a lot like this: [...] Read more! more info

Thrash Hits — Linkin Park are the biggest selling band of this decade, nay, century. That’s a statement that really hurts, doesn’t it. They’ve sold more records than Metallica, Iron Maiden or even The Beatles. Yes, feel free to weep because there doesn’t s... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — OTTAWA - A record crowd for a Scotiabank Place concert, just over 19,100 fans, got metallicized for Metallica. more info

411 Mania — “I would have quit wrestling in a heartbeat to be a bass player for Metallica.” more info

411 Mania — Band still supporting Megadeth and Metallica this year... more info

Rolling Stone — When Rolling Stone profiled Hulk Hogan, arguably the most famous wrestler of all time, in April, we examined his hardships following the end of his VH1 reality show Hogan Knows Best. He was in the middle of a messy divorce, his son was imprisoned on ... more info

U2, Metallica, Jeff Beck, Aretha Franklin and a string of sharp guests played Part 2 of the Rock Hall's two-night gala in New ... more info

Live Daily — Plus: Foo Fighters [ tickets ], Andrea Bocelli [ tickets ], more * * * Carrie Underwood [ tickets ] "Play On" (Sony) The multiplatinum country star, who came to fame by besting the competition during the fourth season of "American Idol" in 20... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Lil Wayne, Elton John • Phish Cover Stones’ Exile at Fest 8 • Jagger, U2 Thrill at Rock Hall Show • Eminem Thrills Voodoo Fest With Big Hits • Aretha, Ozzy: Backstage at Rock Hall • Video: Metallica’s Hammett Backstage ... more info

USA Today Music — U2, Metallica, Jeff Beck, Aretha Franklin and a string of sharp guests played Part 2 of the Rock Hall's two-night gala in New ... more info