Metallica

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.

James Hetfield calls Metallica gig “best job” — irony not lost on Sunday Morning

Metallica frontman James Hetfield appears on "CBS Sunday Morning" in a feature spotlighting the band’s charitable venture, All Within My Hands Foundation. The segment is slated for November 30 at 9 a.m. on CBS and Paramount+.

When asked how he maintains a sense of joy in performing live, Hetfield offers a wry smile and says, “I have the best job in the world,” his words skimming irony while doubling as a quiet celebration of longevity and labor.

Struck by “Fireball,” Lars Ulrich recalls childhood shaken by Deep Purple’s fury

Interpolating childhood memory with raw sonic impact, Lars Ulrich recounts his early fascination with music via Deep Purple’s “Fireball.” This specific track, he reveals on the “Music And We” podcast, left a palpable impression on him as a young listener.

Recalling its entrance like a jolt of electricity, he notes how the song’s intensity, structure, and energy sparked something visceral, quietly initiating his long-term entanglement with rhythm and noise.

Metallica Producer Still Can’t Explain Where the Bass Went on ‘...Justice For All’

Interpolating years of speculation with no clear resolution, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen revisits the controversy haunting the mix of "...And Justice For All." In a new chat with Chile’s Futuro, Rasmussen deadpans that he's asked “a thousand times” about the lack of bass—and still remains as baffled as everyone else.

The iconic record, both praised and scrutinized, continues to weaponize its minimal low-end as a source of myth and meme, while the producer watches from the sidelines, seemingly as puzzled as fans.

Metallica eyes Las Vegas Sphere residency, post-tour fallout lands in 2026

Punctuated by speculation and flanked by calculated anticipation, Metallica's bassist Robert Trujillo confirms the whisperings: the band has already held preliminary meetings regarding a potential Las Vegas Sphere residency.

Speaking on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation," Trujillo notes that plans are brewing for a possible stint in fall 2026—timed to follow the finale of their globetrotting "M72" tour, which is poised to close with a final European leg.