GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier recently spoke with Metal Hammer magazine about the 10 drummers that changed his life. Included in Mario’s list was METALLICA’s Lars Ulrich, who Duplantier says was “probably the first drummer that really made me pay attention.” “I was maybe ten or eleven years old and my brother [GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier]...
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METALLICA’S JAMES HETFIELD On The Black Album: ‘We Became A Household Name’
In honor of METALLICA’s iconic self-titled album, widely known as The Black Album, Blackened American Whiskey announced its limited edition The Black Album Whiskey Pack. A true collector’s item for both whiskey enthusiasts and METALLICA fans alike, the pack features a 750ml bottle of Batch 114 finished with Blackened’s proprietary Black Noise sonic-enhancement process tuned...
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STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND Says METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH Is ‘A Great Drummer’
STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand believes that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is a “great” drummer who does “unique things” behind the kit. As of late, it’s become somewhat of a trend within hard rock and metal to dump on the METALLICA drummer’s skills, however Rand says that he has always had a tremendous amount of...
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VOTE HERE: Who Do YOU Think Are The Most Influential HEAVY METAL BANDS Of All Time?
We’re doing another voting blitz here at Loadedradio.com as we want to know who YOU believe are the most INFLUENTIAL HEAVY METAL BANDS of all time. Much like our previous list, the ‘Top 13 THRASH METAL Bands Of All Time’ as voted by YOU, we will be tabulating votes via the website, radio station requests...
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LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA And More Featured In ‘Top 10 Greatest Riffs Of All Time’
Jimmy Page’s recognizable, yet simple riff from LED ZEPPELIN’s classic “Whole Lotta Love” has been named the greatest riff of all time by readers of Total Guitar and Guitar World magazines. The iconic LED ZEPPELIN track beat out Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train”, AC/DC’s “Back In Black” and DEEP PURPLE’s “Smoke On The Water” to make...
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So It Looks Like JASON NEWSTED Will Not Be Joining MEGADETH
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will not be joining MEGADETH as the replacement for David Ellefson. Ever since MEGADETH officially fired Ellefson last Monday (May 24), speculation has risen that Newsted would step in to fill the bassist role on the band’s upcoming summer tour with LAMB OF GOD. Yesterday, (Sunday, May 30), Jason’s wife...
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Check Out METALLICA’s Full 2018 Concert In Lincoln, Nebraska For #MetallicaMondays
In honor of Month Of Giving, METALLICA brought back their concert series, “#MetallicaMondays”, with the band streaming a complete live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook page. The special, one-night-only event on Monday, May 24 featured METALLICA’s September 6, 2018 concert in Lincoln, Nebraska shot on the North American leg...
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The Ultimate Guide To THRASH METAL: The Top 13 Bands Who Define The Genre
THRASH METAL (or simply THRASH) is a subgenre of heavy metal which is characterized by it's pounding aggression, speedy power chords and generally fast tempo. The songs in THRASH METAL often feature quick drum beats and low-register guitar riffs coupled with shredding lead guitar solos.
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What ‘s With METALLICA’s Cryptic ‘Black Album 2021′ Teasers on Social Media?
It looks as if METALLICA are teasing something along the lines of “Black Album 2021” on their social media pages. The cryptic message was included with an Instagram post, which was a clip of METALLICA playing “Wherever I May Roam” during a San Diego concert in 1992. “And the road becomes my bride…” the caption...
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METALLICA Bringing Back #METALLICAMONDAYS For One Night Only
METALLICA are bringing back #MetallicaMondays for a special, one-night-only event in honor of the month of giving. Fans can tune in Monday, May 24 to catch METALLICA: Live in Lincoln, Nebraska – September 6, 2018, shot on the North American leg of the WorldWired Tour, including a very rare performance of “The Unforgiven III.” The...