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Watch Metallica’s Entire Helping Hands Concert Online for Free
Metallica held their third annual Helping Hands charity Concert and Auction last night at The YouTube theater in Englewood, CA, near Los Angeles, in addition to playing the rarely heard “Low Man’s Lyric,” the fan-favorite “Unforgiven II,” the band played a rare Bachman Turner Overdrive cover, and were joined by guests, including Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. Watch the full pro-shot video-streaming for free now!
You Can Now Buy a CASE Compact Track Loader for Construction Inspired by Metallica frontman James Hetfield by CNH
A special edition compact track loader from CNH construction brand CASE Construction Equipment was on display at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, USA at Metallica’s Helping Hands charity concert this past weekend. Held on December 13, this annual event is organized by the rock band Metallica’s All Within My Hands charitable foundation. Following its debut, this custom-designed CASE TV450B compact track loader is destined for use at the ranch of Metallica frontman and co-founder James Hetfield. Hetfield commissioned the design as part of an equipment supply agreement with our CASE brand.Continue reading
PODCAST: Is the End Near for Metallica
Metallica is still awesome live, and 72 Seasons was cool, but they have many more years behind them than in front of them as a band for 43 years.
How much longer will they be around? We chop it up! Sound off in the comments!
Watch Metallica Play “Unforgiven II,” “Low Man’s Lyric”- Covers and Hits Both Unplugged and electric Helping Hands Concert 3
Metallica held their third annual Helping Hands charity Concert and Auction last night at The YouTube theater in Englewood, CA, near Los Angeles, in addition to playing the rarely heard “Low Man’s Lyric,” the fan-favorite “Unforgiven II,” the band played a rare BTO cover, and were joined by guests, including Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. Watch fan-filmed footage of the show now!
Metallica Ranks Among Pollstar’s 2024 “Top 10 Worldwide Top Touring Artists” – Final Show of 2024 is Tonight with Their “Helping Hands” Concert
Metallica has placed in the top “Top 10 Worldwide Top Touring Artists” – according to industry source Pollstar, the “Voice of Live” and trusted authority for in-depth concert and live industry data. The legend Metal band ranked ninth, behind Taylor Swift, Coldplay, P!nk and others. Metallica’s 2024 leg of the M72 World Tour which has staged 75 shows since 2023, has 24 shows counted for 2024 data, although the band plays their final show of 2024, their 29th at the annual All Within My Hands Helping Hands Charity Auction and Concert in Los Angeles. Metallica grossed $179.4 million from 1.5 million tickets sold at 24 reported concerts, likely not including European Metal Festivals.Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 208 – Nik’s Most Expensive Vinyl Unboxed and Revealed
In this episode, get in the time machine (no, it’s not a glass of whiskey) with Nik and Keefy as we discuss Nik’s most expensive and valuable vinyl picks from his collection! We also explain the mythical and majestic “Finger Fudge Pour!”Continue reading
Sick New World 2025 is Canceled Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” – Was to Have Hosted Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, and More
After speculation by fans and industry pundits went wild for weeks, Sick New World 2025 has revealed they have canceled the planned event. hat event was scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV on April 12th, 2025. Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” the fest canceled in a post to their website and all social media. Fans have been promised full refunds within 30 days. This is the largest US festival cancelation since Blue Ridge Rock Festival went out of business and closed up shop just a few months after being announced. The lineup was to have featured a plethora of heavy hitters and legends featuring Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, Acid Bath, The Flaming Lips, DOWN, Melvins, Testament, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, Sisters of Mercy, Three Days Grace, Tomahawk, Cradle of Filth, Refused, Filter, Kittie, Terror, Mayhem, X, Poison the Well, The Hives, Carcass, Underoath, Daron Malakian’s Scars On Broadway, Sponge, Quicksand, Exodus, Stabbing Westward, Orgy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Seven Hours After Violet, Dethklok, Dope, Scowl, Show Me The Body, Napalm Death, Dope, Arch Enemy, Twin Tribes, and more! The message from the fest also asked fans to stay tuned for future information regarding the fest. Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Massive Wagons – Earth To Grace
Earth To Grace (Earache Records) is the Lancastrian quintet Massive Wagons seventh album, following on from 2022s rather good, UK top ten hit Triggered. They have teamed up with new record producer Matt O’Grady (You Me At Six, Architects) this time round, their signature brand of humorous and catchy Classic Rock is very much intact but with tauter songwriting and slightly bigger, shinier choruses. Continue reading