On the latest edition of The Metallica Podcast, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo swapped Elton John and Bernie Taupin stories ahead of the bands’ performance at The Gershwin Awards. The last two episodes focused on their producer and live performance mixer Greg Fidelman. On this weeks’ episode they also discussed their prior appearance on Howard Stern with Miley Cyrus where Elton called “Nothing Else Matters” from The Black Album is “one of the greatest songs ever written,” infamously making James Hetfield cry. The Gershwin Awards. The Gershwin Awards broadcast will air in full on PBS stations and streaming on April 8th, 2024. Metallica soon will embark on leg two of the M72 World Tour! Continue reading
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Watch Carrie Underwood Cover Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama I’m Coming Home” on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show live from Miami
Howard Stern launched SiriusXM’s new Miami Studios this week. On Wednesday during SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show live from Miami, Howard Stern was joined by Carrie Underwood. Carrie Underwood performing three songs live on the air including a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Making her debut on The Howard Stern Show, the singer talked about her life and career, including the success of her first album, “Some Hearts,” which garnered her three Grammy Awards in 2007 and the distinction of having the best-selling debut of any “American Idol” contestant. The avowed hard rock fan who previously sang with Axl Rose, said she asked permission form Sharon Osbourne to do the cover and Sharon was sweet about it. Watch it now!
Watch Metallica and Miley Cyrus Perform “Nothing Eles Matters” on The Howard Stern Show
Metallica performed its classic song “Nothing Else Matters” with pop star Miley Cyrus on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show” yesterday morning (Thursday, September 9). You can watch video of the performance below. Miley’s appearance was in celebration of release of the remastered deluxe box set of Metallica’s self-titled fifth album and also features Elton John, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, frequent collaborator Andrew Watt and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Appearing via video link, Elton told Howard his decision to play piano on the star-studded cover was an absolute “no-brainer.” “This is one of the best songs ever written, to me. It’s a song that never gets old. Playing on this track I just couldn’t wait because the chord structure, the melodies, the time changes — it’s got drama written all over it,” he said. Watch it now! Continue reading