It is rumored to be that Metallica is scheduled to be playing at a certain arena in Massachusetts during the first two weeks of April. Metallica was listed on the arena's schedule to be playing, but nothing is known of any tour in the US as of yet. 

Thanks to Shelski34@aol.com 

ANOTHER POSSIBLE APRIL '99 PROJECT 
11.4.98 

There is another rumor to as to what the project for April '99 will be... This time it has the boys coming out with a new CD, featuring two brand new songs plus about ten previous songs redone in a "different style".

APRIL '99 
11.2.98 

The secret project is rumored to be a video compilation spanning all of Metallica music videos, from "One" to Garage Inc. 

NO SO WHAT? 
9-8-98 

Rumors say that the Garage Days re-release album may not include SO WHAT in the US release. 

UPDATE: Hard Radio adds that there may be two versions released in the US; one with SO WHAT, one without. 

NOVEMBER 10TH?? 
9-7-98  

We've recieved many leads stating that the upcoming release may actually come out a week earlier to avoid competing with the new Garth Brooks album. 

APRIL'S SECRET PROJECT 
9-30-98 

Various reports from an interview with Lars: And then, there is something planned for April 1999 that, according to Ulrich, is a "completely different interpretation of some of the stuff we've done." Lars also denied this was an MTV Unplugged. 

So what is the is project?? We don't know, but here's some of the best guesses so far: 

IS Members, please help us discuss this matter at the Message boards.  

THEATRE METALLICA?  
8-19-98  

It was supposed to happen a year ago, and it looks like it may happen. There may be a possible tour of movie houses for the 52min version of the Poor Touring Me "movie" recorded in Texas last year.  

UPDATE: Look for an IMAX film sometime in the near future!! 
  

WORKING TITLES FOR UPCOMING RELEASES?  
8-19-98  

PolyGram International reports that the working title for the cover album will be Garage Days Re-Released and the DVD may be titled Shitload.  

WILL METALLICA 'TURN THE PAGE'?  
8-19-98  

Rumors are rolling in about possible cover songs for the upcoming release of the tentatively titled Garage Days Re-released. Rumors from Bob Seger to Mercyful Fate to Iron Maiden are bouncing back and forth. Initially intended to be reported some time ago, it seems that a cover of Bob Seger's 'Turn the Page' may in fact turn up on the re-release as well as some songs we may not normally expect from the band.  

'BETTER THAN YOU' US SINGLE?  
7-14-98  

Word has it that Better Than You will be the next US Single off of the ReLoad album. It is unknown if it will be a radio only single or if it will be available for purchase. Keep your eyes and ears open.  

METALLICA COVERS MAIDEN?  
7-14-98  

There may be a STRONG possiblity of an Iron Maiden cover to be included on the upcoming re-release of Garage Days Re-Revisited. Knowing Metallica, it'll probably be something off the wall, but maybe they've heard our cries for a studio cover of "Prowler!" We can only hope!  

GARAGE DAYS RE-RELEASE INFORMATION  
05-21-98  

We've received some information on the upcoming re-release of Garage Days Re-Revisited, but since it has not been confirmed yet, it still is only a rumor. The band is said to be working on 8 new covers, including one Iron Maiden song, and the possibility of a Black Sabbath song, with 5 to 6 of them making it on the record. Maybe the additional covers will be future b-sides? It will be a double disc release and the band will be pushing for as much disc space as they can. It remains unknown if the four Motorhead songs will be included on this album since they were, more or less, just rehearsals. The projected release date remains to be November 17, the same day the DVD is scheduled to be released.  

SUMMER SET LIST SURPRISES?  
05-21-98  

Word has it that the summer US Tour has a couple surprises in store for us. It seems the boys may play some tunes that we haven't heard in a while. This may also included the acoustic version of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" that ALMOST replaced "Low Man's Lyric" at the last show on the Tokyo gig...but they opted for "Low Man" instead. Should be interesting!!!  

FATHER KIRK?  
05-21-98  

There seems to be a trend going on in the 'Tallica world...word has it that Kirk and his wife, Lani, are expecting their first child! Man...first Jaymz, then Lars...now Kirk?!?! Whoa...  

OO7 'TALLICA UPDATE  
05-12-98  

Ain't It Cool News, the entertainment rumor capital of the 'Net, has brought up the notion that Metallica will be doing the theme song for the next Bond movie, that will be out in theatres in 2000 to coincide with the Olympics.  

FUEL SINGLES?  
4-30-98  

CxBxLx Records reports that around the first or second week of May, there will be a three part Fuel single available for sale in the UK. Tracklistings are unknown at this time. More information when it is available.  

GIMME FIRE?  
4-05-98  

Stories say that after last years "accident" at Poor Touring Me shows, that the Pacific Rim shows will have a much more intentional production.  Rumors say that someone will be planted in the audience to be doused with gasoline and then "accidentally" set aflame during Fuel.   

NEW TOUR DATE?  
3-25-98  

96.5 WCMF, a Rochester, NY radio station, reports that the Metallica concert originally scheduled for July 3rd will now take place on July 12th. Tickets go on sale this Saturday.  

Stories say Lars has secured some sort of record label.  We're not sure if this involves Elektra, some other label, or just Lars making copies and selling them on street corners.  Sources say in some form that Lars is considering releasing Kory Clarke's new band, Space Age Playboy's debut album.  You may remember Kory from his days with Warrior Soul, who opened for Metallica man times, most notably Donington '95.  

OPENING BAND?  
3-10-98  

Stories say an Aussie band will be opening the Pacific Rim tour.  Don't look for INXS, Silverchair, or AC/DC, either.  

METALLICA LIVE - McGOVNEY YEARS?  
3-2-98  

Kerrang!  reported that some obscure record-label will  
release a Metallica live album on vinyl this March. The album is supposed to be a pre-"Kill 'em All" album with Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney in the lineup. The article also mentioned that on the album there will be a  
recording of "The Mechanix" a.k.a. "The Four Horsemen."  The album is supposed to be as before mentioned on vinyl in March and on  
compact disc in May.  

The release is according to Kerrang! approved by the Metboys themselves..  

METALLICA - LIVE?  
2-28-98  

"I heard that the Metallimovie is called "Metallica - Live" and Metallica likes the soundtrack so much that they're considering using it to release a live album this year!"   

This came from MicheleFM. When asked her source, she wrote: " I heard about Metallica - Live from an imported magazine I got at the airport called "Total Guitar" Feb. '98 issue 40 from the UK. It had Kirk on the cover and came with a cd that has Satan on it and The Memory Remains single and the backing as well. Other bands are on the cd, too.   
  

JERRY CANTRELL TO OPEN?  
2-28-98  

Rumor has it that Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Days of the New will join Metallica on their US Summer Tour.  

NO CONFORMITY?  
2-19-98  

It sounds like Grammy nominated Corrosion of Conformity will NOT be opening the Austrailian dates of the Poor Touring Me tour so they can begin work on they're next album.  
  

BLACK LISTED!?  
2-01-98  

Is the reason Metallica has been deviod of Grammy nominations due to that fact that the band has played the American Music Awards? Several sources have leaked that the Grammy people have a secret policy to exclude artist's that play and/or support the AMA's. Metallica has won and performed on the American Music Awards as recently as last year. It should be noted that Re-Load's lack of Grammy nomination might be possibly due to its latter part of 1998 release. Late in the year releases are not as generally open to reaction as albums released earlier.  

UPDATE:  According the Entertainment Weekly, Puff Daddy was not allowed to perform on the Grammy's since he performed on the AMA's.  Kinda makes ya wonder.  
  

ROSKILDE FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER?  
1-19-98  

Rumor has it that 'Tallica will be be hitting the stage at the Danish Roskilde festival in June.  
  

MARCH MOVIE MADNESS?  
1-19-98  

There is a possibility that the Metallica movie will hit the Earth in March.  It is unknown if it will be released to the theater or for home use (i.e. VHS/DVD).  

'UNFORGIVEN II' SINGLE?  
1-19-98  

It sounds like the Unforgiven II single will hit stores and MTV on February 18.  

FATHER LARS?  
12-97  

Rumor has it that the world may being expecting the entrance of a little Ulrich in the near future.   

'FUEL' UK SINGLE?  
12-97  

"Fuel" will be released on January 19, 1998 in Europe. The next US single is still "The Unforgiven II," though.  
  

UPDATE:  This single, which was supposedly supposed to contain a full concert (possibly released in 2 to 3 parts) is most likely not going to happen.  

JAYMZ BOND 19?  

 Metallica is in negotiations with MGM/UA and EON productions to do the theme song for the next James Bond movie with the working title Bond 19. Reportedly, the band will also contribute to the score with an instrumental or two.