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Sep 30, 2019 · According to Fox News, James Hetfield recently made the news because he re-entered rehab. The outlet reports that as a result of his relapse, Metallica was forced to cancel their tour dates in...
When is Metallica's next concert?
With touring in 2020 still out of the question, Metallica recently filmed a new concert which will be available for fans to enjoy on August 29 at drive-in movie theaters around the U.S. Photo: Getty Images. Topics Metallica.
Who is the bassist for Metal Hammer?
"We really didn't see it coming," bassist Robert Trujillo told Metal Hammer in a recent interview.
Who was shocked by the revelation of Hetfield?
Guitarist Kirk Hammett added that he was shocked by Hetfield's revelation and he found the situation "deeply unsettling.". Hetfield himself reportedly completed the program on schedule and recommitted to his sobriety.
Why was S&M2 cancelled?
But the dates were cancelled after frontman James Hetfield checked into an addiction rehabilitation program. The news came as a shock to fans and Hetfield's own bandmates, as whatever he was struggling with was not evident ...
When is Metallica's next show?
At press time, Metallica’s March 28th benefit show in San Francisco is still scheduled to occur on that date, as is a South American tour for April 2020.
Is James Hetfield going to rehab?
Metallica have postponed their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand so James Hetfield could return to rehab, the band announced. Metallica have postponed their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand so James Hetfield could return to rehab, the heavy-metal legends announced Friday.
Who is the founder of Metallica?
Metallica founding members James Hetfield (top) and Lars Ulrich (bottom) The band name came from Ulrich's friend Ron Quintana, who was brainstorming names for a fanzine and was considering MetalMania or Metallica. After hearing the two names, Ulrich wanted Metallica for his band, so he suggested Quintana use MetalMania instead.
When did Metallica start?
Metallica was formed in Los Angeles in late 1981 when Danish drummer Lars Ulrich placed an advertisement in a Los Angeles newspaper, The Recycler, which read, "Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head and Iron Maiden .".
Why did Metallica eject Mustaine?
The other members decided to eject Mustaine from the band because of his drug and alcohol abuse, and violent behavior just before the recording sessions on April 11, 1983.
How many albums has Metallica released?
Metallica has released ten studio albums, four live albums, a cover album, five extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. The band has won nine Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, and its last six studio albums (beginning with Metallica) have consecutively debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
What year did Metallica release I Disappear?
It entered the Billboard 200 at number two and the Australian ARIA charts and Top Internet Albums chart at number one. In 2000, Metallica discovered that a demo of its song " I Disappear ", which was supposed to be released in combination with the Mission: Impossible II soundtrack, was receiving radio airplay.
How many copies of Metallica have been sold?
Its eponymous fifth album, Metallica (1991), the band's first not to root predominantly in thrash metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era.
What is Metallica's sound?
Prior to this, Hetfield referred to Metallica's sound as " power metal ". In late 1982, Ulrich and Hetfield attended a show at the West Hollywood nightclub Whisky a Go Go, which featured bassist Cliff Burton in the band Trauma.
How many stitches did Aerosmith get?
I was snorting fuckin' Lunesta. I got 19 stitches, broke my shoulder.
Does Courtney Love go to rehab?
Courtney Love's rehab visits are as regular as the seasons. Some rural communities actually time their winter harvest to each time Love checks in. Just when Love starts looking happy and healthy, she descends back into chaos.
Did Osbourne go to rehab?
Osbourne says he was tricked by his wife Sharon to go into rehab during the 1980's. He thought the Betty Ford Clinic would be quite different: “I thought it was going to be guys in smoking jackets and bow-ties with one leg crossed over the other, leaning against the bar, now stir the olive in your martini, take a sip, curl your moustache and then have a ciggy – like a school of drinking.”
Is Pete Doherty in rehab?
Pete Doherty was once unapologetic about his drug use, which seemed to fuel his froth and sweat spewing performances. He's been in and out of rehab numerous times . His manager once said once said: “The only time I can be sure he's not doing heroin or crack is when he's in rehab or prison or asleep.”
Is Michael Wieland in rehab?
Wieland has been in and out of rehab for most of career with Stone Temple Pilots/ Velvet Revolver. Last year he revealed onstage that his addiction problems were back, and Stone Temple Pilots suffered for it.
