Guardian Music — When the chips are down, volumes go up to 11, or so runs the theory that metal is the soundtrack to recession. Recent huge releases from Metallica and AC/ DC appear to bolster it. The latter have shifted five million CDs - a format deemed hopelessly ... more info

Perez Hilton — In a new interview with Blender, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich gets a little misty-eyed about the days he spent on the road with Guns and Roses. When asked about the craziest thing he saw on the road Lars said: "Axl's a friend, and I don't want to ... more info

Altsounds — On November 25, The Sword will release a limited edition CD set that includes both Age Of Winters and Gods Of The Earth. This special package will be available at all of their live shows (both headlining and Metallica support dates) as well as on Ama... more info

Altsounds — On November 25, The Sword will release a limited edition CD set that includes both Age Of Winters and Gods Of The Earth. This special package will be available at all of their live shows (both headlining and Metallica support dates) as well as on Ama... more info

Rock Sellout — Meet Friar Cesare Bonizzi. By day he’s a 62 year-old Capuchun Monk from northern Italy. When the sun fades, he cuts loose and fronts a heavy metal band. I shit you not. His fans know him as Fratello Metallo…that’s “Metal Brother” for those ... more info

Perfect Porridge — On November 25, The Sword will release a limited edition CD set that includes both Age Of Winters and Gods Of The Earth. This special package will be available at all of their live shows (both headlining and Metallica support dates [skipping Minnesot... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Singer James Hetfield taunts Axl over "Chinese Democracy" more info

NME — Metallica have declared they are not waiting with bated breath for former touring partners' Guns N' Roses' long-awaited new album. more info

XFM.co.uk — James Hetfield reveals that the wait for Chinese Democracy hasn't been giving Metallica sleepless nights. more info

AngryApe — The new event could take on Download Festival more info