‘Crude’ taps into court battle involving Ecuadorans and oil giant Nov 1, 2009
His past films include Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, about the explosive tensions in the heavy metal group; Paradise Lost, about convictions in the murder of three 8-year-old boys; and Brother s Keeper, also about a murder trial. As with his earlier films, Berlinger lets the characters speak for themselves without narration. (Boston Globe)
U2, Jagger, Springsteen jam for 2nd night at NYC Madison Square Garden Nov 1, 2009
Metallica brought the thunder to Lou Reed and Ray Davies ... Metallica went for an easy cheer from the New York crowd by playing video of the Yankees Mariano Rivera behind them during Enter Sandman ... Metallica paid tribute to influences by playing songs by Bob Seger and Queen. (KHOU.com, TX)
Garden partyThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is just about the worst idea ever... Nov 1, 2009
Yes Aretha Franklin has put on some weight, but the initial heft in this show was due more to Jeff Beck (who filled in for an ailing Eric Clapton) and Metallica ... The Metallica/Reed duet on "White Light/White Heat" was extrodinary as as was their work with the great Oz on his "Ironman." ... As for Metallica straight up "Enter Sandman" was where they made the wheels smoke. (New York Post -- News)
More jamming for rock 'n' roll royalty at Garden Oct 31, 2009
Metallica brought the thunder to Lou Reed and Ray Davies. It was the second of two concerts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and they will be edited into an HBO special to be seen on Thanksgiving weekend. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Guitar Hero(R) Continues to Rock the House as November's Line-Up of Downloadable Content is Announced Oct 31, 2009
Starting November 24, Wii and Metallica fans looking to get their fix will be able to download 8 additional tracks off Metallica's Death Magnetic album which were previously only available on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 ... The remaining eight songs in Metallica's Death Magnetic track pack will be released as downloadable singles for Wii for 200 Wii Points each. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock's snub clubTHE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th with mega... Oct 31, 2009
You ll hear Aretha Franklin but not Chubby Checker, Metallica but not Iron Maiden ... You ll hear Aretha Franklin but not Chubby Checker, Metallica but not Iron Maiden. (New York Post -- News)
Music legends celebrate Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary Oct 31, 2009
Last night s concert promised to provide more fireworks, with a scheduled lineup that included U2, Aretha Franklin, and Metallica. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Springsteen, Wonder celebrate Rock Hall Oct 31, 2009
Friday's concert promised to provide even more, with a lineup including U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Garden party Oct 30, 2009
Tonight's show, the second installment at the Cathedral of Rock, attempts to up the ante with Metallica, Lou Reed, Aretha Franklin and U2, with super-secret guest Mick Jagger, taking the stage ... " Too much was perfect. email At last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert, celebrating the Hall's 25th anniversary, the production stuck to the first rule of rock: Too much is just enough.The first installment of the two-show Madison Square Garden event, which concludes tonight, was an all-star... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Classic artists rock an epic Rock Hall show Oct 30, 2009
Next stop: Tonight, when U2, Aretha Franklin, Jeff Beck and Metallica will headline. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
TIMELINE: A quarter-century of rock royalty Oct 30, 2009
A quarter-century of rock legends The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with concerts from inductees past, a jam session of rock legends, including Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and more. Take a look back at why some of these performers made it into the Hall of Fame, and some memorable moments from their inductions. (USA Today -- Life)
Palin got at least $1.25M for memoir Oct 29, 2009
Beck now joins U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica for the final night. HBO will air the concerts Nov. 29. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Clapton recovering after surgery Oct 28, 2009
Other acts playing at celebration concerts on Thursday and Friday include U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica. The performances are designed to trace the history of rock 'n' roll, from soul to hard rock. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Clapton Sidelined By Gallstones Oct 28, 2009
Beck joins U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica for the final night. The Thursday lineup includes Crosby, Stills and Nash; Stevie Wonder; and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. (KWTX.com, TX)
Tapulous and Metallica r... Oct 28, 2009
IGN: Tapulous and Metallica release Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica for iPhone ... Tapulous and Metallica release Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica for iPhone ... October 27, 2009 - Palo Alto, CA - , a leader in music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, today announced that : Metallica, the newest addition to the Tapulous family of games, is now available from the App Store. (IGN Wireless Games)
Parents Of Missing College Coed Fear The Worst, Hope For The Best Oct 28, 2009
(October 27, 2009)--The parents of a 20-year-old Virginia Tech coed who disappeared outside a Metallica concert say they fear their daughter is the victim of foul play, but they still hold out hope for her return. The band has posted photos of Morgan Dana Harrington of Roanoke on its Web site and contributed $50,000 to a $150,000 reward fund for her safe return. (KWTX.com, TX)
Parents of coed who vanished outside Metallica concert remain hopeful Oct 28, 2009
-- The parents of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared outside a Metallica concert said Tuesday they fear she is the victim of foul play ... Police hope a $150,000 reward including $50,000 chipped in by Metallica will help generate new leads. (KHOU.com, TX)
Missing Va. Student's Parents: Daughter Is Crime Victim Oct 28, 2009
The parents of a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who disappeared outside a Metallica concert say they fear their daughter is the victim of foul play but hope for her return ... They hope a $150,000 reward including $50,000 chipped in by Metallica will help generate new leads. (Fox News)
Police Still Searching for Missing Va. Tech Student Oct 26, 2009
Harrington was last seen near a Metallica concert she was attending in Charlottesville with friends. She had gone outside and was denied re-entry by arena policy. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The torture never stops: death by a hundred decibels Oct 26, 2009
AC/DC, the Bee Gees, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Don McLean, Eminem, James Taylor, Pink, Prince, Queen, Metallica and Nine Inch Nails ... Futility technique included the playing of Metallica, Britney Spears and rap music. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
FBI Joins Search for Missing Student Oct 25, 2009
The FBI has now joined the search for a Virginia Tech student who vanished a week ago outside a Metallica concert. A Virginia State Police spokeswoman says the FBI will be able to investigate tips from around the country in the disappearance of Morgan Dana Harrington. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Metallica Seeks to Up Va. Tech Reward Oct 25, 2009
Metallica Seeks to Up Va ... Metallica Seeks to Up Va ... University of Virginia Police say Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night. (CBS News)
'Hall' together now Oct 25, 2009
The next night, U2 is the main attraction, with Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapt 00004000 on and Metallica rounding out the ticket ... Hard-rockers Metallica picked Ray Davies of the Kinks and Lou Reed, who will play a song by the band he fronted in the late 60s, the Velvet Underground ... Metallica will also host Ozzy Osbourne, a natural choice from the world of heavy metal. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Reward for Missing Virginia Tech Student Oct 24, 2009
Man Tells CBS Affiliate About Encounter With 20-Yr-Old Woman Just Before Her Disappearance at Metallica Concert ... University of Virginia Police say Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night ... Dan and Gil Harrington, parents of Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen attending a Metallica concert last Saturday, on "The Early Show" Friday, October 23, 2009. (CBS News)
Sesame Street songs used to torture Gitmo detainees Oct 24, 2009
Veteran Australian rockers AC/DC, Britney Spears, Don McLean, Metallica, Neil Diamond, Queen and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers were also on the list, complied from allegations made by former detainees and guards at the detention centre in Cuba, and obtained through a Freedom of Information request. CNN are reporting that a coalition of the world's biggest bands - including R.E.M. and Pearl Jam - now want to know if their music was used by the US military as part of interrogation methods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Play It Again, Uncle Sam! Oct 24, 2009
Rage is listed in the coalition along with Metallica, Jackson Browne, Billy Bragg, REM, Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor. Oddly, Sesame Street is also mentioned as a possible torture choice, which will surprise all but parents who have been snowbound at times for weeks on end with toddlers. (Townhall.com)
- Inked! Rock ‘n’ roll dreams never die 0 Oct 23, 2009
But I think more about the musicians that never had their moment despite decades of dreaming and struggling to make ends meet and buy new equipment, balancing band practice with changing baby diapers, working hard labor or office jobs while cranking Metallica or Led Zep on their headphones. I used to make fun of these people when I was younger. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Gossip: Snazzy record deal doesnt faze us Oct 23, 2009
The new 11-song CD, "Music For Men," was overseen by an icon in the industry who has produced the Beastie Boys, Metallica and Johnny Cash, and recorded at the luxurious Shangri La studio in Malibu, Calif. "I felt weird a couple of times, but if you think about it, it'll drive you crazy," says Paine. (MSNBC -- Music)
Terror Suspect Defiant in Mass. Court Oct 22, 2009
Terror Suspect Defiant in Mass. BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2009. (CBS News)
Swine Flu Cases Overestimated? Oct 22, 2009
Swine Flu Cases Overestimated. CBS News Investigates. (CBS News)
Click to read: CDC: H1N1 Vaccine Behind Schedule Oct 22, 2009
CDC: H1N1 Vaccine Behind Schedule - CBS News. CDC: H1N1 Vaccine Behind Schedule. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Your Kitchen: A Breeding Ground for Germs? Oct 22, 2009
Your Kitchen: A Breeding Ground for Germs. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Scoop: Musicians protest music used for torture Oct 22, 2009
The use of music in torture was brought to light when a 2004 Defense Department report on abuses at the military base in Cuba said that the futility technique included the playing of Metallica, Britney Spears and Rap music. . (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Va. police: Student disappearance a criminal case Oct 22, 2009
The search for a Virginia Tech student missing since she became separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Saturday is being treated as a criminal investigation, police said Wednesday ... University of Virginia Police say Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
BBC defends far-right leader's TV appearance Oct 22, 2009
Protesters rally as BBC defends decision to invite far-right politician on prime-time TV show. (AP) LONDON (AP) - The BBC defended its decision to invite the leader of a white-supremacist party onto its leading political debate show, as protesters prepared to picket the broadcaster's studios during Thursday's taping. (CBS News -- World)
Poland OK with New U.S. Missile Deal Oct 22, 2009
WARSAW, Poland, Oct. 21, 2009. Prime Minister Says Poland Ready To Participate in Revamped Missile Defense Shield. (CBS News -- World)
Don't Create an Enemies List Oct 22, 2009
Lamar Alexander: Some Friendly Advice For The White House: We've Been There, Done That. Lamar Alexander)Lamar Alexander is the senior United States Senator from Tennessee. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Do Cancer Screenings, H1N1 Vaccine Work? Oct 22, 2009
Do Cancer Screenings, H1N1 Vaccine Work. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News -- Early Show)
47.4M in Poverty, Revised Figures Show Oct 22, 2009
4M in Poverty, Revised Figures Show - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2009. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Click to read: Va. College Student Vanished, Cops Say Oct 22, 2009
Virginia Tech Junior Missing for 3 Days, Last Seen at Metallica Concert ... College student Morgan Harrington went missing after attending a Metallica concert ... University of Virginia Police say Harrington was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where Metallica held a concert that night. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mom Pleads For Missing 7-Year-Old's Return Oct 22, 2009
Amber Alert Was Issued After Somer Thompson Disappeared While Walking Home From Florida Elementary School. Diena Thompson, mother of missing Florida 7-year-old Somer, pleads for the return of her daughter, who was last seen walking home from school Monday afternoon. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Sky-High Shoe Style Oct 22, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2009. com Gives High- and Low-Heel Options for Fashionistas at All Price Points. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Tips on How to Upgrade to Windows 7 Oct 22, 2009
If You Decide to Switch to the Latest Version, Here's What to Keep in Mind. Facts on viruses and other computer menaces, security tips and a timeline of virus attacks. (CBS News)
Dems Try to Put Clamps on Health Insurers Oct 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2009. Effort to Strip Industry of Antitrust Exemption Part of Increasingly Tense Struggle over Landmark Health Care Legislation. (CBS News -- Politics)
Parents Plead for Missing Va. Tech Student's Safe Return Oct 21, 2009
Morgan Dana Harrington hasn't been seen since she was separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Saturday at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville ... Published reports quote her roommate as saying Harrington, 20, went outside the arena before Metallica took the stage and never came back. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Police: Va. College Student Vanished After Concert Oct 21, 2009
(AP) -- Police are looking for a Virginia Tech student who got separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Saturday and hasn't been seen since. Police are looking for 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen near the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Top Entertainment Stories Artist admits using key AP photo for 'HOPE' poster Oct 20, 2009
Laurence Pulgram, an intellectual property lawyer who represented Napster in a copyright fight with the rock band Metallica, said Saturday that Fairey's case was in trouble. "This was a brain-dead move by Mr. Fairey, and it could be the turning point. His lawyers will still be able to argue that he made a 'fair use' under copyright law, but it's a whole lot less likely that the court or jury will think that what he did was actually 'fair' if he has lied and tried to mislead the entire world... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Va. Tech student disappearsat C'ville Metallica concert NEW: 20-year-old woman was last seen near arena where rock band played over the weekend. Oct 20, 2009
Tech student disappears at C'ville Metallica concert ... Tech student disappears at C'ville Metallica concert ... Tech student was last seen near arena where Metallica played over the weekend. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Dave Matthews to Join Kenny Chesney in Performance on 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Oct 20, 2009
This accomplishment ties them with Metallica as the only bands in chart history to debut five consecutive studio albums at No.1. With over 16 million tickets sold, Dave Matthews Band was named the top-drawing American band in the world by Billboard. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Artist: Obama AP photo use not premeditated Oct 19, 2009
A brain-dead moveLaurence Pulgram, an intellectual property lawyer who represented Napster in a copyright fight with the rock band Metallica, said Saturday that Faireys case was in trouble. This was a brain-dead move by Mr. Fairey, and it could be the turning point. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 18-24 Oct 15, 2009
Bassist Robert Trujillo of Metallica is 45. Singer David Thomas of Take 6 is 43. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Electronic Gaming Review Oct 13, 2009
Songs by Aerosmith, Nirvana, Deep Purple, Metallica, and more are present, giving players a wide musical range to choose from. Each song has a certain pattern of musical notes that must be played according to color with the drums and guitar. (Suite101.com)
Kelley Baldwin: Were just monkeying around Oct 13, 2009
I answered, praying that my brain had mistakenly heard my husband say Monkees rather than Metallica. Yeah, Metallica sounds good ... Oh, you meant to say Metallica, right. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Anvil' hammers out a loving profile Oct 12, 2009
They formed a heavy metal band they dubbed Anvil, and their early music was said to influence the biggies of that genre, bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer. But while those bands went on to make millions, Anvil churned out a dozen records and fell deeper into obscurity. (USA Today -- Life)
Metallica launches iPhone application Oct 9, 2009
LONDON: American heavy metal band Metallica has launched a new iPhone application to allow fans to listen to its live show recordings on the move. The band has teamed up with Apple to allow subscribers access to its website, which offers fans song downloads from 269 of their concerts with an access to the Live Metallica application for just 99 cents, reports contactmusic ... "In our ongoing efforts to be of service and give you as many options as possible in the digital era, we asked the... (India Times)
Wanted by Braves: Big bat, righty preferred Oct 9, 2009
DOB, did you get a chance to catch Metallica on Sunday ... NJ: Didn t go to Metallica on Sunday ... NJ/DOB, I was on the floor for the Metallica show on Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Greyhound talks to Callahan and Deni Hlavinka Oct 7, 2009
JS: Metallica, The Starting Line, Paramore, Boys Like Girls, etcetera. MH: Who are your biggest supporters. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Zombieland Film Review Oct 2, 2009
Zombieland has one of 2009 s best opening-credits sequences a glorious slow-motion tableau of terribly messy blood, vomit and bullets set to Metallica. It s post-apocalyptic and postmodern all at once, just like the rest of the movie. (Suite101.com)
Warner Music comes back to YouTube Sep 30, 2009
Warner, home to artists such as Metallica, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and T.I., from YouTube last December after failed contract negotiations. By Jefferson Graham. (USA Today -- Tech)
Jonesboros witch trials of 1994 (1) Sep 30, 2009
According to the documentary, Paradise Lost, Echols was questioned for reading Stephen King and Dean Koontz and listening to Metallica. How many teenagers out there read Stephen King and listen to Metallica today. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Arts and Entertainment Sep 30, 2009
Megadeth and Metallica look like Miley Cyrus next to them. They are also entirely fictional. (The Current Online, MO)
Abba nominated for Hall of Fame Sep 25, 2009
In April Metallica and 1980s rap act Run DMC were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were joined by British guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and doo-wop group Little Anthony and the Imperials. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, ABBA Lead 2010 Rock Hall Of Fame Nominees List Sep 24, 2009
Kiss, Donna Summer, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff and the Stooges also make the list. " Rapper LL Cool J busted onto the New York scene at the ripe age of 17 with the bombastic 1985 album Radio, which featured the singles "Rock the Bells" and "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and served not just as his debut, but as the first album from the Def Jam record label. The internationally known rapper/actor has since produced a string of hit albums, which include songs that run the gamut from loverman caresses... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Suspect, victim fans of horrorcore rap Sep 23, 2009
"It appears she and Emma got to know McCroskey online.McCroskey's sister, Sarah, says their dad, a rock guitarist, raised her and her brother on a steady diet of heavy metal bands like Insane Clown Posse, Metallica and Primus. A 5-foot-9, 200-pound kid who took bullying without fighting back, "Sammy" spent most of his time in his room, composing music on his computer, designing Web pages or playing video games such as Halo and World of Warcraft, his sister says.McCroskey had been into horrorcore... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Stars at war Sep 22, 2009
It is the most high-profile assault by artists against file-sharers since Metallica dumped the names of 335,435 downloaders in the Napster foyer nine years ago. Their concerted campaign comes as a crucial deadline looms for gathering views on government plans to crack down on file-sharers. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
