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Metallica frontman gives us all a laugh as he celebrates his 61st birthday – under the influence of helium gas

Watch James Hetfield sing Metallica hit Enter Sandman after inhaling helium

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Enter Helium: James Hetfield Celebrates Birthday with High-Pitched Rendition of Metallica Classic
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Enter Helium: James Hetfield Celebrates Birthday with High-Pitched Rendition of Metallica Classic

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In a recent tweet, Ron McGovney revealed that he was the only member of Metallica with a steady job. The bassist shared a photo with Slayer’s Tom Araya, writing:. “Tom Araya of Slayer having a drink with me at my condo in Norwalk, California in 1984.”. Then, a user...

Ex-Metallica Bassist: ‘I Was The Only Member With A Real Job’

“From thunderous riffs to powerful vocals and intense drumming, heavy metal has carved its place in music history with iconic songs that resonate across generations. In this exploration of the Top Most Popular 15 Best Heavy Metal Songs of All Time, we delve into the anthems that define the genre’s raw energy and rebellious spirit. Each track not only showcases technical prowess but also captures the essence of heavy metal’s cultural impact. From Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking ‘Iron Man’ to Metallica’s epic ‘Master of Puppets,’ these songs have influenced countless bands and continue to inspire listeners worldwide. The list spans decades, featuring classics like Judas Priest’s ‘Breaking the Law’ and Motörhead’s ‘Ace of Spades,’ alongside more recent masterpieces such as Megadeth’s ‘Holy Wars… The Punishment Due’ and Dio’s ‘Holy Diver.’ Whether it’s the electrifying solos of Iron Maiden’s ‘The Trooper’ or the iconic hooks of AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black,’ each song has left an indelible mark on the heavy metal landscape. Join us on a journey through the heaviest and most revered tracks that define the essence of heavy metal music.”

15 Best Heavy Metal Songs of All Time

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We all know how the old saying goes: “If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned.” However, the members of Metallica apparently missed that lesson. Thirty-two years ago today (Aug. 8, 1992,) the band’s set at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium came to a screeching halt when James Hetfield was burned by pyrotechnics. Here’s how the subsequent chain of events led to a $600,000 damage bill.

On This Day: Metallica Concert Devolves Into a Riot After James Hetfield Is Injured by Pyrotechnics

There is no mainstream band that has ever struck the balance between imbuing real fear into its audience and entertaining them at the same time like the British-born heavy metal group Black Sabbath. Fronted by Ozzy Osbourne, who is known for biting the heads off animals on stage, the collection of musicians were dark-arts artists as much as they were chart-toppers.

3 Eternal Black Sabbath Songs that Have Stood the Test of Time

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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What are the riffs that inspired Atreyu's Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel to pick up the guitar and what riffs have they made that continue inspire themselves as well as their fans? That's part of what we find out in this Atreyu edition of Loudwire's Gear Factor. Where It Started.

Atreyu Play Their Favorite Riffs

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Kerry King, who is currently touring with his solo band, was asked if he is looking forward to playing with SLAYER again at three festival shows in September and October. He responded: "I haven't seen — I've texted Gary [Holt, SLAYER guitarist] off and on and Paul's [Bostaph, SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer] with me all the time, so I'm looking forward to playing with Holt 'cause we were together, like, 10 years. But me and Phil [Demmel, KERRY KING guitarist] on this run are holding down the fort every bit as well as Gary and I did in SLAYER. So, yeah, I'm looking forward to the largeness of the stage. I'm looking forward to burning everything."

KERRY KING On SLAYER's Return To The Stage: 'We Never Said We Were Done Playing' Together

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Riffhard" podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick reflected on the band's early musical output and how it has stood the test of time in the three and a half decades since it was originally recorded. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METALLICA found a way to make their music very popular, but they really kind of broke loose from the scene that they came up in. And it's brilliant what they did, but they're really the only ones that could achieve any mainstream popularity. They ended up being one of the biggest bands in the world. But the rest of the bands, the bands that were influenced by METALLICA — folks talk about the 'Big Six' or whatever: TESTAMENT, EXODUS, OVERKILL, DEATH ANGEL, maybe you could add FORBIDDEN, and then argue about who else would be there — but all of those bands, it was so left field and it wasn't a sign of the time. It got no mainstream attention other than an hour on MTV on Saturday nights where they'd play some of the videos. Yeah, somehow in the 2000s, it's almost like the times caught up with it. And then once you had the bands that were playing on Ozzfest, for example, guys that were a few years younger than me, not so much, but, yeah, LAMB OF GOD, SLIPKNOT and so forth, and they managed to reach pretty big audiences — still do. So it's weird. So then, just next to groups like that, if we play the songs that we had from back in the day — I don't know — it doesn't sound dated for some reason. Whereas you could play any number of songs from the time period, the late '80s that were very popular, that were on regular rotation on MTV and played on the radio and a little bit more commercialized and catchy and more image-based, and it feels much more dated. It's very strange."

ALEX SKOLNICK: METALLICA Was Only Band From 1980s Thrash Scene Who Could Achieve Any Mainstream Popularity

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Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC have been tied together in several ways in recent years. GNR singer Axl Rose famously filled in for AC/DC’s Brian Johnson when Johnson suffered hearing problems on the band’s “Rock Or Bust” world tour.  AC/DC guitarist Angus Young has also guested on stage several times with Guns N’ Roses, and Johnson recently appeared on Slash’s blues albums, “Orgy of the Damned.”  During a recent appearance on Matt Pinfield’s “New & Approved” show on 95.5 KLOS, Slash talked about AC/DC and revealed his favorite albums from the band. “’Powerage’, still probably one of my favorite AC/DC...

Slash Names His Favorite AC/DC Album

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It's a music-industry open secret that virtually every live album to hit shelves has been overdubbed before release. The question, then, is not whether a live LP contains overdubs — but how many. Decades after the halcyon days of live albums, overdubbing remains a controversial topic. To some fans,...

10 Classic Live Albums That Were Overdubbed

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

Former Pink Floyd member and co-founder Roger Waters has never shied away from giving his opinion. However, Roger Waters once said something about AC/DC and Van Halen was pretty shocking, even to his own fans. Back in 2022, Waters was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience. He talked about...

Remember When: Roger Waters Told Joe Rogan He “Couldn’t Care Less” About AC/DC, Van Halen

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly been given a green light by the estates of PANTERA's founders, drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott and guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.

ZAKK WYLDE Says DIMEBAG's 'Writing' Puts Him In Same League As EDDIE VAN HALEN, JIMI HENDRIX And RANDY RHOADS

Megadeth’s leader received hate from “people I didn’t even know” after his Metallica dismissal in 1983

“People get their ya-yas when they see people struggling for some crazy reason”: Dave Mustaine explains “animosity” he received after Metallica exit

We can argue all day long about who invented heavy metal. But there’s no denying that Black Sabbath largely shaped the genre. Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne banded together to form the legendary quartet in 1968. Four months after releasing their self-titled debut album, the Birmingham, England boys were back in the studio for a follow-up record. Originally written as an afterthought, “Paranoid” became both the title track and the band’s signature song. And 54 years ago today, on Aug. 7, 1970, the world heard it for the first time.

On This Day: Black Sabbath Releases One of the Greatest Metal Songs Of All Time

News of Aerosmith's retirement from touring reverberated throughout the music world, with several of their peers and acolytes quickly chiming in to pay their respects to the rock 'n' roll titans. The Boston legends dominated the stage for more than half a century before they officially called it quits in...

Aerosmith Retires From Touring: Rockers React

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See JAMES HETFIELD Sing High-Pitched Version Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' With The Help Of Helium

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield turns 61 years old on Saturday (August 3). Earlier today, METALLICA's social media uploaded video message from James in which the guitarist/vocalist...

See JAMES HETFIELD Sing High-Pitched Version Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' With The Help Of Helium

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