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Win a Metallica Blackened Prize Package!

How would you like to win a prize pack from Metallica's Blackened Whiskey? Well, here's your chance. In celebration of the new 2024 release of Rye the Lightning Whiskey, Loudwire Nights is offering you the chance to win a merch package from Metallica's Blackened Whiskey (hat, hoodies, shirts, but no whiskey ... prize package is subject to change).It should be noted that the new Rye The Lightning whiskey is crafted […]

todayMay 3, 2024 3

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What Happens When You Play Metallica Without Distortion?

A metal fan is making a case that Metallica songs without distortion are just a bunch of surf rock music.Is Metallica Surf Rock?Before you completely dismiss this idea, let us remind you Metallica is a California-based outfit. Bassist Robert Trujillo is even a big surfer known for hitting the Pacific Ocean waves when he's not on tour.TikToker Kainoah Bowman has heard enough. He's convinced surf rock is heavily influencing metal."Just […]

todayApril 19, 2024 1

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Have Cigars Impacted Hetfield’s Voice? Metallica Frontman Answers

It's no secret Metallica's James Hetfield enjoys a good cigar, but has the habit impacted his voice at all?A little less than two years ago, the Metallica frontman along with Blackened American Whiskey Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich and Drew Estate Cigars announced their plans for Blackend's M81 maduro cigar. The group followed that up with the release of the S84 Shade to Black cigar.How James Hetfield Feels About His […]

todayMarch 29, 2024

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Watch Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Cover Metallica at Tour Launch

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai kicked off their joint tour on Friday evening in Orlando, Florida, going above and beyond with covers of the Kinks and Metallica.The two guitarists performed the Kinks' breakthrough hit "You Really Got Me," and Metallica's 1991 classic, "Enter Sandman."You can view fan-filmed video of both songs below.Satch/Vai Tour 2024 ContinuesThe two guitarists have a busy few months ahead of them, with U.S. dates scheduled up until […]

todayMarch 24, 2024 2

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Metallica Bassist Almost Played Two Other Instruments Instead

He's one of the most respected bass players in music, but in a recent conversation Metallica's Robert Trujillo revealed he actually considered two other musical instruments before finding his groove on bass.Trujillo and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett were reflecting on their respective musical starts with Blackened Whiskey master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich, who himself had a background working in the music industry.What Robert Trujillo Almost Played Instead of Bass"I started […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

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38 Years Ago – Metallica Release ‘Master of Puppets’

Celebrating the 38th anniversary of Metallica's 'Master of Puppets'.They had already established a blueprint. Now, all Metallica needed to do was create the next-level songs for their epochal third album, Master of Puppets, which they started writing in mid-1985 and released March 3, 1986.It was easier said than done, but Metallica were up to the challenge. They had the momentum of a successful album and world tour behind them, and the […]

todayMarch 3, 2024

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Why Metallica Changed Their Musical Mission After ‘AJFA’

Why did Metallica make a sudden stylistic shift after becoming one of the breakout thrash bands of the '80s? While the self-titled Black Album has become one of their biggest sellers, it was initially met with some pushback from longtime fans and drummer Lars Ulrich has explained why they moved away from a style they had cultivated.Why Did Metallica Change Their Musical Mission?In speaking with Classic Rock, Ulrich reflects on […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024

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Saxon’s Biff Byford on Influencing Metallica + More

On Thursday night's Loudwire Nights (Feb. 15), legendary metal vocalist Biff Byford hung out with host Chuck Armstrong to celebrate Saxon's latest album, Hell, Fire and Damnation."It's always a surprise when people really like the album," Byford admitted when he was asked if he's surprised Saxon are still around making significant heavy music."It's like Lemmy used to say, 'You're waiting for your fall.' We're always trying to write a perfect song, […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024

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Metallica Fans Name What They Most Like + Dislike About the Band

In a new Reddit thread, Metallica fans have begun to discuss what they most like and dislike about the group.Metallica fans are a devoted bunch, but they're not entirely oblivious to the band having some faults. While there's plenty to like, the fans on this thread are offering some bad with the good.What Did the Author of the Thread Suggest?The author of the discussion was the first to offer an example of […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 1

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