It appears that Metallica will be heading to Antarctica in December to play a frozen rock show. Drummer Lars Ulrich mentioned last month that something would be on the horizon for Metallica, though I’m sure little were expecting it to be the southernmost horizon. Antarctica is 98 percent ice, so it is surely a given […]
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Antarctica To Host Metallica In December?
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Metallica: Through The Never’
Movie: Metallica: Through The Never Director: Nimród Antal I sat and stared at my computer screen for quite some time before I was really ready to formulate any kind of cohesive thought on my experiences while watching the new Metallica movie, Metallica: Through The Never. In some ways I am still attempting to dilute the […]
Metallica’s 3D Film Hits IMAX Today: Clips Posted
Generations of metalheads are laughing at anyone who ever doubted the relevance and importance of heavy metal to the world of music. Today, IMAX movie theaters around the country will be playing Metallica’s own 3D film entitled Through The Never. The film’s structure parallels between the story of a roadie named Trip and live footage […]
UTG at AFI: 10 Films You Need to See at AFI Docs Film Festival
AFI Docs, the East Coast’s premiere documentary film festival starts tomorrow in Washington, DC, and here at UTG we’re excited to cover it and give you the scoop on what will be some of the best documentaries that 2013 has to offer. With a few world premieres and exclusive screenings, we’ve collected a list of […]
Staind Guitarist Mike Mushok Joins Newsted
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok announced that he has joined the band Newsted. Newsted has been built around former Metallica and Voivod bassist Jason Newsted. Staind are still going as a band so that means Mushok will be pulling double duty. The group will be touring Europe in June on the festival circuit so catch them […]
Metallica Book Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bassnectar And More For Orion Festival
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, and Robert Trujillo are returning in 2013 with the Orion Festival and is going to blow the roof of of last year’s festivities. This festival will take place at its new venue, Michigan’s Belle Isle, on June 8 and 9. Announced this morning for the event are acts Red Hot Chili […]
WATCH: Bonnaroo Is Announcing Their Lineup Live This Year Via A Weird Al Hosted “Megathon” RIGHT NOW
File this one under, “adventures in creative marketing”. The good people at Bonnaroo are about to reveal the lineup to the 2013 installment of the Manchester, Tennessee based festival. But this year, they’re doing it live. And with Weird Al Yankovic! Yes, Weird Al will be hosting, along with a slew of other musicians and […]
Set Your Goals Frontman Finishes Show After Breaking Foot On Stage
According to Set Your Goals fans on Twitter, one of the band’s frontmen, Jordan Brown, broke his foot on stage last night at A Very GK! Holiday in Oakland, California. However, even after somehow breaking his foot, Brown continued to perform for his fans anyway. This is the kind of dedication to fans we at […]
Metallica Start Their Own Label, Releasing Concert Blu Ray & DVD
Former heavy metal and current Rick Rubin act Metallica have gone independent (maybe blink 182 will do the same?). They have formally announced they have started their own label – although they haven’t said if the still untitled label will be signing other acts, or just being used as a means to release their new […]
Metallica To Start Work On New Album
80s metal, 90s rock, and present day eh band Metallica have released their intentions to begin working on a new album. Drummer Lars Ulrich said it is unlikely to arrive until 2014 – but based on the history of the band, it might even be longer. Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett told Rolling Stone “Right now, […]
Metallica Release Free Concert Download In Memory Of Cliff Burton
In remembrance of the 26th anniversary of Cliff Burton’s passing, Metallica has decided to offer audio from the Toulouse, France stop off of their 1984 “Ride the Lightning” tour free for download. For those who were unaware, Cliff Burton appeared on the band’s first three studio releases and had been a part of the band up […]