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DVD DELAYED?
The DVD-Audio for the self-titled "black album" appears to have been delayed. The Official Metallica site still has an announcement for a release date of February 27th, however, their store will not allow you purchase this, saying: 'Please note that one or more items were removed from your basket because the product is no longer sold.' Meanwhile, the Official Metallica Store now has a date of March 27th posted. The Official Fan Club site has nothing posted regarding the DVD at all.
PLAYBOY REVELATIONS
The April 2001 issue of Playboy has a startingly frank interview with Metallica. The interviews with Playboy's Rob Tannebaum were culminated separately, although quotes from the band were presented to each other for reply. The interviews were before the announced departure of Jason, although his departure is noted in the article's opening.... "I wasn't surprised that Jason Newsted quit Metallica." - author Rob Tannebaum "A source within the Metallica camp told me Newsted is 'not 100 percent healthy, and has been playing in pain' - the bassist also told Playboy he would quit 'when the day comes that I cannot perform' with his accustomed ferocity. According the source, Newsted (who declined further comment) said he might move to Montana and not touch a bass for two years, although that's hard to imagine such inactivity from a guy who suffers anxiety attacks 'if I even try to go six days without playing music with somebody.' Newsted may have retired purely for health reasons, though the source admits that the bassist's clash with Hetfield was 'precipitating factor.'
Playboy: What did they do you that was disrespectful? JN: "Turning the bass down on AJFA. Not listening to my ideas, musically." JN: (on Mama Said) "I don't think that tasted very good to me." JH: "Mullets Rule!" Side Projects / Enter Echobrain
Playboy: "James and Lars won't let you?" JN: "It's not Lars." JH: "We just disagree about side projects. Fans have always viewed Metallica as something they can rely on: We're always there, always strong. We've been the same guys since day one, essentially. The only way you can get out of this band is if you die. When you say Metallica, you know who that is: Lars, James, Kirk and - uh, what's that guy? Jason (laughs). When someone does a side project it takes away from the strength of Metallica. So there is a little ugliness lately. And it shouldn't be discussed in the press." JN: "James Hetfield is the heart and soul and pride of Metallica, the protector of the name. I'm not out to disrespect him. Playboy: But he could respect you by letting you release the album? JN: "We're getting really close to some things we shouldn't be talking about. I would like him to see that this music is truly a part of me, like his child is a part of him." Playboy: What did James say when you told him that you wanted to release the album? JN: "I won't go there. We have to change the subject." JH: "Where would it end? Does he start touring with it? Does he sell t-shirts? Is it his band? Thats the part I don't like. It's like cheating on your wife in a way. Married to each other." LU: It's a nice record, very bluesy, like a poppier version of Stevie Ray Vaughn's stuff. JH:: It's respectable. JH: "My name is not on those records. And I'm not out trying to sell them." In closing, we leave you with this quote:
More to come...
TREMONTI ON METALLICA
The April 2001 issue of Guitar World magazine features Creed guitarist on the cover and an interview. What does the winner of the magazine's 'Best Rock Guitarist' have to say about Metallica? I met James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett at the Whiskey Bar in Los Angeles. Ed Kowalczyk of Live introduced me to James. I didn't know what to say. It was one of those moments. I can talk about anything to anyone on the planet, but Hetfield and anyone from Metallica are different. I felt like a seventh grader again. We talked about King Diamond and remember waking up the next day thinking, What did I say to Hetfield? I must have seemed like a little groupie." "..They're my favorite band ever. It's that simple. They've worked hard. They're everywhere. They've kept it real and done whatever they wanted because they have diehard fans that will be there forever. I'll be there forever for them." "..when you ask what I play when I'm noodling around at home, I'm playing Metallica." Pick up the magazine for more cool quotes from Mark on Metallica (and of course about his band!), as well as Kirk Hammett's monthly 'The Sound & The Fury' guitar column!
PLAYBOYS
Stephen writes us about the Metallica interview in Playboy: "All 4 guys are interviewed separately and it is laced with some harsh comments between James, Jason, and Lars. It gives even more insight for Jason's departure. After reading it, I have a new opinion of James and it's not a good one. "* Take note on Kirk's comment regarding James' stance on the whole thing." GUITAR WORLD
Kirk was named MVP in the latest issue of Guitar World magazine in one of their polls, and came in second for 'heavy metal' guitarist... In the same feature, which includes an interview with Mark Tremonti of Creed, Tremonti has some good quotes about his meeting of James and Kirk...more to come soon! NEW BASS PLAYER: APRIL
MTV reports that Metallica's search for a replacement for departed bass player Jason Newsted will not start for another month and half or so when recording for the new album starts. Lars stated at the Warner Grammy party that "We'll start thinking about it then." Thanks to Ichasesqirrelz@aol.com!
METALLICA WINS!!!!
Metallica has won The Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the S&M version of "The Call of Ktulu"! Congratulations to the band, Michael Kamen and members of the SFSO! UPDATE: Shortly after our posting of this story, the officical Metallica website posted a story "confirming" Metallica's win. UPDATE: Grammy.com has named Metallica's 1992 performance of 'Enter Sandman' as one of their 'Greatest Performances.' You can watch Metallica's performance from the 1992 Grammy Awards, watch it here!
GRAMMY NIGHT
Metallica's up for the Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the S&M version of "The Call of Ktulu" tonight! The show airs tonight at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS! Good luck! LARS FOR PRES
Over at VH1's Rock Show, this week's poll is "Which metal god would you like to see elected President?" And the choices are: Ozzy Osbourne Of course, 3 of the 5 persons (including Lars) up for this poll were not born in the United States, so they wouldn't even be eligible to be President... You vote here! Thanks to Jonathon for the story! WHO WANTS TO BUY A MILLIONAIRE'S GUITAR?
eBay has a guitar from ABC-TV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire show, the guitar is signed by all participants of the recent rock episodes of the show, including Lars and Regis! The Fender Stratocaster is being auctioned by the Hard Rock Cafe! C & M?
First it was Metallica and a Symphony, now 'The Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps' wants to build on that idea with 'C&M'.. Corps and Metallica. The Jacksonville, Florida based group plan on performing Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls, One, Enter Sandman as well as Morricone's Ecstacy of Gold. The 2001 schedule for 'C&M' will be posted later this month, you can check their website here! Thanks to Sean for the story!
Aaron let's us know that the official COC website has posted pictures of James jamming with the band. Go buy COC's new album, 'America's Volume Dealer' now, if you already haven't. (look for the CD under "COC" as the band appears to have dropped the "_orrosion _f _onformity from their name). Metallica.com's Members Area has also posted images of from the San Jose show as well as James and COC frontman, Pepper Keenan at James' house getting ready for the San Jose show were Diablo Blvd off of COC's latest album, was played by all (or as the Club site stated James made an "exclusive guest appearance" -!?). Lars was also at the show, only catching the last three songs. Check The Metallica Club Members Only for pics and the story!
NAPSTER LOSES AGAIN
UPDATE: More from Associated Press:
Napster must prevent users from gaining access to copyrighted content through its lists of songs archived by the service's users, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said. Napster officials have said such a ruling could force them to shut down the service.
In a 58-page opinion, a three-judge panel told a lower court judge to rewrite her injunction to focus more narrowly on the copyrighted material. The panel also directed the Redwood City-based company to remove links to users trading copyrighted songs stored as MP3 files.
"This is a clear victory. The court of appeals found that the injunction is not only warranted, but required. And it ruled in our favor on every legal issue presented," said Hilary Rosen, president and chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America.
Napster can stay in business until U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patel retools her injunction, which the appellate court called overly broad. UPDATE: Allstar has posted the following statement from Metallica: "From day one, our fight has always been to protect the rights of artists who chose not to have their music exploited without consent. The court's decision validates this right and confirms that Napster was wrong in taking not only Metallica's music but other artists who do not want to be a part of the Napster system and exploiting it without their approval.
The Metallica figures were unveiled yesterday at the Toy Fair in NY. The figures, made by Todd McFarlane of Spawn fame will come in a boxed set featuring James, Lars, Kirk and Jason as well as a stage back drop, with drums and guitars all circa the Damaged Justice era. The figures and stage are extremely detailed, down to the "SO WHAT!" and ESP logo on James' guitar. No release date has been announced yet. You can even buy a Kid "Bobby" Rock figure to keep Lars company! The image on the left is the James figure, which we've been given permission to post! Check out the rest at Spawn.com's Metallica page for two pages worth of pictures that expand.
MISC.ALLICA
Today is the day that a great portion of the Napster debate should come to an end. The three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco will issue its ruling today. You may remember an appeal was filed allowing Napster to stay online in October, after being ordered to be shut down by U.S. District Court Judge Marilyn Hall Patel. Former US Senator and Presidential candidate, Bob Dole, has joined the fight against Napster. The RIAA has hired him as an adviser the case against Napster. You can vote at VH1's Rock Show's for Metallica's new bass player! While the 'contestants' probably have little shot at joining Metallica, VH1 will let you voice your choice of the following: Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, Primus' Les Claypool, Red Hot Chili Pepper's Flea, Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler or Megadeth's Dave Ellefson! Thanks to Jonathon! Systematic -the band from Lars' TRC that the drummer is very excited about- has been added to Godsmack's new tour, with Staind and Cold also opening. Thanks to Bradd 97.7 Hits FM in Toronto are having Metallica Mondays. Every Monday, on every hour of the day a Metallica song -official, live or bootleg- will be played! The site also reviewed the former Metallica Shrine website! Thanks to LARS WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
REMINDER: Lars appears on ABC TV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire TONIGHT at 9 PM (8 Central!) You can play along at ABC.com! You also have a chance to win an autographed picture or a signed t-shirt or from all of the show's 'Rock star' guests and make a donation to Lars (or any other Rock Star's) charity of choice.
You can make a donatation or simply visit the website of Lars' charity of choice:
FROM THE PLAYBOY MANSION TO MAGAZINE
Pablo lets us know that "Metallica will be interviewed on the April issue of Playboy. The "Next Month" section of the March issue states the following: Metallica -- The rock behemoths talk about drugs, groupies, and earning the nickname Alcoholica. Playboy interview by Rob Tannenbaum."
JAMES & LARS TO GO BEHIND MEGADETH
The official Megadeth website has annouced the Megadeth are currently working on their 'VH1 Behind The Music,' with Lars and James tenatively agreeing to appear. Megadeth's singer/guitar Dave Mustaine had many moments in Metallica's own 'Behind The Music.' This is targeted to hit VH 1 on May 13th.
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