Metallica

Kirk Hammett Falls at Dublin Show, Spins T-Shirt Drama Into "Slip & Destroy"

Metallica's Kirk Hammett takes a surprising tumble during 'Seek & Destroy' at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, just days after facing the ire of Taylor Swift fans over his satirical T-shirt choice.

The stage gives way beneath him, but with characteristic resilience, Hammett resumes playing after the fall. Fans assist him back up as he cleverly captions the incident as "Slip & Destroy".

The T-shirt, humorously mocking conspiracies, had already sparked online buzz, showcasing Hammett’s knack for balancing humor with performance intensity.

Stevie Nicks Drops $3M for USC: A Rock 'n' Roll Salute to Vocal Health

Stevie Nicks makes a $3 million donation to the University of Southern California’s medical school, a gesture aimed at honoring the doctor who safeguarded her vocal cords for years.

This contribution establishes the Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugarman MD Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology, spotlighting Dr. Sugarman's career.

The funds catalyze the fundraising efforts for the chair, supporting vocal medicine advancement.

Dr. Michael M. Johns, a leader at the USC Voice Center, will be the inaugural recipient.

Metallica's "Intimate" Final Act of 2023: Nostalgia and Decibels Await

Metallica announces a duo of "intimate" performances at the Mohegan Sun Arena this November, to commemorate the venue’s quarter-century milestone.

Touted as a prelude before they hit the road in '26, these gigs promise to be a peculiar conclusion to their calendar year.

Joining them in this celebration are Suicidal Tendencies and Spiritbox, adding an intriguing layer of variety to the mix. It's a rendezvous of high-decibel artistry, hinged on nostalgia and the unpredictable energy of a live crowd.

Metallica's Waves: Rockers Flood Hawaii Charities with $125,000 Donation

METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation graces Hawaii's shores with an offering of $125,000. This donation finds shelter in three local entities: the Hawaiian Council, the Lāhui Foundation, and Hui O He'e Nalu.

With Hawaii's landscape drenched by the kind of flooding that stirs whispers of an era two decades past, METALLICA's gesture wades into the heart of the matter with philanthropic precision.

Metallica drops “Fuel” in Doha, swaps chequered flag for pyrotechnic flair

METALLICA lands in Doha and crashes the post-race calm of the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix with a sandstorm of power chords and pyro. Their November 30 headlining slot at Lusail International Circuit marks their first-ever performance in Qatar.

A sharp-cut, professionally shot video captures the group launching into “Fuel,” delivering the track with the energy of a throttled V8 engine. The moment sketches a curious intersection: one part racetrack adrenaline, one part stadium rock standoff.