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Metallica, Slipknot and more all feature in the trailer for new hard rock documentary Long Live Rock … Celebrate the Chaos – watch it below.The film, which is set to come out on March 11, also features members of Rage Against The Machine, Guns N’ Roses.Filmed at a number of rock festivals in the US over the years, the film features interviews with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and many more.Watch the new trailer below:Directed by Jonathan McHugh, a press release for the film says it follows “passionate fans as they take time out from their everyday lives to commune with their ‘rock families’,” and also shines a light on “the unspoken truths that are

YouTube user has mashed up Metallica‘s ‘Ride The Lightning’ with Kanye West and Jay-Z‘s ‘N***as In Paris’ – listen below.Titled ‘Lightning In Paris’, the new mix by William Maranci blends the heavy instrumental from the title track of Metallica’s 1984 album with the vocals from Jay and Ye’s rap mega anthem, taken from their 2011 collaborative album ‘Watch The Throne’.“So I ball so hard motherfuckers wanna fine me/ But first n***as gotta find me/ What’s fifty grand to a motherfucker like me?/ Can you please remind me?“, Jay-Z raps over James Hetfield’s thunderous guitar riffThe video of the mashup pairs together two live performances from both sets of artists – watch it below.Earlier this week, Lars Ulrich has admitted that Metallica are

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich was responsible for him joining Guns N’ Roses.The sticksman, who also went to perform with members of the band in the supergroup Velvet Revolver, was part of the GN’R line-up from 1989 to 1997 following the departure of Steve Adler. Sorum never rejoined the band.Recalling how he got the job on a recent on Instagram post, he wrote: “Happy Birthday to my pal of 31 years Lars Ulrich.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has said his bandmates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember the first time they met him.Hammett joined the metal titans in 1983, and prior to that he played in the band Exodus.In a lengthy new interview for Gibson’s ‘Icons’ series, Hammett remembered meeting the pair for the first time when Exodus supported Metallica, an encounter his bandmates have no memory of.Hammett explained: “[Exodus] got booked on [a] show because we were friends with the headlining band, which was a band called Laaz Rockit, and the band in the middle was Metallica. And we were, like, ‘Oh, this is cool.

Metallica are “in a very healthy place” following James Hetfield’s stint in rehab, drummer Lars Ulrich has said.The frontman began new treatment to tackle addiction issues late last year. He had previously been to rehab in 2001 for the same problem.Speaking in the latest issue of the band’s fan club magazine So What!, Ulrich discussed learning his bandmate was heading back to rehab and how the band were handling Hetfield’s needs going forward.Ulrich said he first heard the frontman “had some issues” in September 2019 “and that he had to go and deal with that”.

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has said that live arena shows may not return for a year “at the earliest” due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.The drummer made the prediction during a recent interview with CNMB.

Lars Ulrich has revealed the one Metallica song that he never wants to hear again, after discussing the band’s trailblazing legacy in a new interview.The legendary drummer was speaking to Vulture when he singled out his disdain for ‘Eye of The Beholder’ – taken from 1988’s ‘…And Justice For All’.While the album has received widespread acclaim since its initial release, Ulrich said that the song was “really forced”. When asked about why he never wants to hear it again, he explained: “Wherever I hear that song, it sounds kind of like — I guess we don’t want to be super-disrespectful to it — but it sounds really forced.

Metallica have revealed that they’re re-writing their song ‘Nothing Else Matters’ for upcoming Disney film Jungle Cruise.Speaking in a new interview, the band’s drummer Lars Ulrich discussed transforming the 1992 track into an orchestral piece for the new movie, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall.“It really goes back to [Disney production president] Sean Bailey, who is a lifelong rock fan, and is just all-around one of the greatest, most friendly, generous, warm, and embracing people you’ll find in the music business,” Ulrich told Collider.

Metallica have talked about how their music inspires unity at a time when tensions are high due to various social conflicts.Speaking in a new interview, the legendary metal band discussed how their music helps channel the rage of their fans and whether or not they would leave the United States because of Donald Trump‘s presidency.“I feel a deeper connection to where I came from as I get older,” Lars Ulrich told The Independent, after being asked about a comment he made in 2016 when he said he’d move back to his native Denmark if Trump won the US presidency. “I think in whatever time I have left, I’d like to spend more of my time there.”He went on to clarify that he loves the US: “You and I could spend hours talking about what I love about

Metallica‘s new ‘S&M2’ box set.“I got a really special present in the mail and I just want to show you some of it. It’s got everything in it, man.

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has revealed that the band were considering recording a follow-up to their first collaborative album with Lou Reed before the singer’s death in 2013.The heavy metal pioneers teamed up with Reed on 2011’s ‘Lulu’ – which continues to be one of their most divisive albums among fans.Despite the lukewarm reaction, drummer Ulrich revealed that the band had considered the prospect of recording more material with Reed.Speaking to NME for this week’s Does Rock ‘N Roll Kill Braincells?, Ulrich said: “Listen, I would play with Lou anytime, anywhere and he knew that.“He’d had this idea for a long time and when we played together at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame [in 2009], in his mind, he’d found the perfect band to get his

Lady Gaga – who also happens to be a fan of heavy metal music too. The band – comprised of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo – performed with Gaga at the 2017 Grammys, which is when they became huge fans of her as an artist. Gaga joined them to perform their track Moth Into Flame, and impressed them with her dedication to the performance. James said on The Howard Stern Show: ‘I just respect her as an artist. She was there for two hours before we even got there, working on her moves and thinking stuff up. ‘She is extremely creative and a fearless artist.’Drummer Lars also revealed that Gaga – real name Stefani Germanotta – is obsessed with a deep cut from their 1983 debut album Kill ‘Em All. He explained: ‘Lady

Metallica‘s classic track ‘One’ with all the parts recorded on bass guitar.Mark Grocki’s new version of the track makes reference to the infamous lack of bass guitar on the metal titans’ iconic 1988 album ‘…And Justice For All’.“What they REALLY mean by ‘… And Justice For BASS’,” Grocki titled the new cover, which features all guitar and vocal parts from the song recorded on bass.

Metallica is giving back!For the past two years, the rock group has encouraged fans to give back to food banks for its “Day of Service” in May, via their charitable organization All Within My Hands. This year, the help is needed more than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic, so Metallica announced on Tuesday (May 5) All Within My Hands' May Month of Giving.“Inspired by today’s #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global date of giving in response to the global need caused by COVID-19, we’re going to spotlight four organizations we’re supporting throughout this crisis,” drummer Lars Ulrich said, announcing the news.

It follows Lars Ulrich hinting that the band might make a new album in lockdown

“I was like, ‘You know what, boys? You done me proud.'”

"The one thing you can depend on from creative people, for better or worse, is that they can't sit still for very long"

If you need proof that talent doesn't skip a generation, just check out a video Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich shot of his sons, Myles, 21, and Layne, 18, rocking the Ulrich house during quarantine with their very unique, super heavy instrumental take on a Beatles classic. According to Rolling Stone, the blazing cover of "Eleanor Rigby" from Revolver came about after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff invited Ulrich to sit in on one of his company's weekly fireside chats.

Lars Ulrich had the best surprise for a Long Island nurse as part of Jimmy Kimmel’s #HealthCareHero segment Wednesday.

Heavy rockers Metallica almost lost their head guy when singer Jarvis Cocker lost his temper.