I have a particular affection for the 'greatest heavy metal band on the planet.' From opening my eyes to the power of the riff, through an unmatched back catalogue, to the best gigs I've ever seen, let me tell you why.
Rolling Stone — “Surprise, surprise — you’re all surprised, right?” singer-guitarist James Hetfield cracked in his sea-captain’s growl, leering at the heaving crowd two songs i... more info
Rolling Stone — A week before James Hetfield and Co. are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the metal icons’ Guitar Hero: Metallica video game hits stores, on March 29th. Th... more info
MTV.com News — Frontman hopes his band's induction will pave the way for Motorhead, Kiss, Ted Nugent.By James Montgomery
Metallica's James Hetfield
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MTV.com News — Metal legends rip through not-so-secret South by Southwest gig.By James Montgomery
Metallica performs at South by Southwest
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Brooklyn Vegan — photos by James Trevenen As suspected, the reunited lineup of Jane's Addiction took the stage at the annual Playboy Rock the Rabbit party in Austin last night (3/19)... more info
Associated Press — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Invading South By Southwest, Metallica attempted to pose as one of the hundreds of smaller bands there just hoping to get a record deal.... more info
Thrash Hits — Austin, Texas. That’s where everyone is this week at SxSW festival. We mean EVERYONE. Even Metallica are there doing a “secret show” that’s about as secret as the... more info
USA Today Music — Invading South By Southwest, Metallica attempted to pose as one of the hundreds of smaller bands there just hoping to get a record ...
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411 Mania — I have a particular affection for the 'greatest heavy metal band on the planet.' From opening my eyes to the power of the riff, through an unmatched back catalogue, to t... more info
ContactMusic — METALLICA surprised their fans with a secret gig at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas on Friday night (20Mar09).
The rockers played a 13-song set as part o... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — AUSTIN, TEX. -- "Surprise!" joked Metallica's James Hetfield onstage at the South by Southwest Music Festival Friday night. "You are surprised, right?" more info
Perfect Porridge — The world premiere of Metallica: In Their Own Words is this coming Monday, March 30th at 9pm/8c on FUSE.
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Ars TechnicaMetallica's James Hetfield talks 'Guitar Hero,' Hall of FameEntertainment WeeklyA few hours before Metallica's feverishly anticipated secret SXSW show tonight... more info