Kerrang! — According to a report in today's Metro newspaper, elephants love a bit of heavy metal! Staff at West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire have been playing tracks by Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and more to "calm" the creatures.... more info

Mercury News, California — Imagine walking into an airy Upper East Side apartment with 18th-century antiques, gilt mirrors and chintz upholstery. Now imagine Metallica playing on the sound system. more info

MTV.com News — T.I., Metallica, R.E.M. also stood out in a year that was all about change.By Conor Bezane Britney Spears Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Once again Turkey Day is upon us, and it's time to take a moment to reflect on what we're thankful... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers METALLICA are considering releasing their next album as an internet download - as they are now free from the constraints of their current record deal. The ... more info

NME — Metallica are considering releasing their new album online, but drummer Lars Ulrich says that their next record might be a while coming. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Vasquez/Getty Nearly a decade after suing Napster for posting their music online, Metallica are contemplating the possibility of an Internet release for their next album. “We’re free of our record contract,” Lars Ulrich tells Rolling Sto... more info

Perez Hilton — Blender celebrates the year in music with the 33 best albums of 2008. The list runs the gamut of musical genres, resulting in a pretty inclusive review. Do U agree? 1. Lil' Wayne, Tha Carter III 2. Girl Talk, Feed The Animals 3. TV On The Radio, Dear... more info

Rolling Stone — The auctioneer at Christie’s smirked when he announced Monday’s lot 37, a shirt designed by Vivienne Westwood and Sex Pistols mastermind Malcom McLaren. “Fuck Your Mother!” he said, reading the shirt’s inscription. “That’s the first tim... more info

Metalsucks — Blame it on Fall Out Boy. Shortly after these emo butt dumplings covered Pantera, Madonna did the same only to be one-upped by Gym Class Heroes covering Lamb of God. Now, behold… Nickelback covering Metallica. As much as it pains me to say it, Chad... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Grammy voters may be challenged when it comes to naming a best rock album at the 2009 ceremony, which is set for Feb. 8. more info