It's GREAT To Be The Kings - METALLICA Adds SIXTH Mexico City Show!

As we told you before, the Kings of Thrash Metal, Metallica, will return to Mexico a month after the Orion Music + More weekend (scheduled to take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and June 24th). The band will be unveiling their NEW stage: a 140x50-foot stage that features colossal components and striking visual elements spanning Metallica's 30-year career.

In a historical twist of events, METALLICA has been forced to add a sixth Mexico City show after their five previous shows sold out in a matter of minutes! Heavy Metal's biggest band, will be performing at the Sports Palace in Mexico City on August 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 9.

Tickets for the sixth show will go on sale on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. CST at TicketMaster.mx.

"After years in the making, we are beyond excited to finally unveil the all new, out of control, massive stage and Metalli-show to some of our most rabid fans in the world with two shows in Mexico City at Sports Palace on August 1 and 2, 2012.

"When we last visited Mexico City in June of 2009, those three sold out nights with over 150,000 of our craziest friends at Foro Sol Stadium were some of the most memorable, over the top, insane shows we have ever played. Now we'll be back with a brand new show that features your favorite iconic elements spanning our entire 30 year touring career all on a massive stage that is twice the size of the World Magnetic set up... we think it's something that needs to be seen to believed!!!

"Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at Ticketmaster.mx. There will be a Banamex pre-sale starting Thursday, March 22 at 11:00 AM, ending Friday March 23 at 8:00 PM.

"Finally, Met Club members should log in for details about their special pre-sale that begins on March 20 at 11:00 AM and will end on March 21 at 8:00 PM.

"Mexico will be the first to see what will be the cornerstone of our touring escapades for years to come. Don't be scared boys and girls, this is going next level and we are just getting started!"

- METALLICA



Related links:
Ticketmaster in Mexico
Metallica's Official Site

Watch A NEW Trailer For METALLICA'S "Orion: Music And More" Festival

As previously announced, Metallica's "Orion: Music And More" festival is taking place take in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and June 24th. The 2 day event headlined by Metallica, with 22 bands in support that were hand selected by the Metal Gods. Metallica will also play the "Black Album" and "Ride The Lightning" in its entirety on both nights for the first time ever on US soil! The festival will take in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and June 24th! Insane!





- Orion Music + More scheduled performers:

METALLICA
ARCTIC MONKEYS
AVENGED SEVENFOLD
MODEST MOUSE
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
ERIC CHURCH
CAGE THE ELEPHANT
FUCKED UP
THE JIM BREUER HEAVY METAL COMEDY TOUR
BEST COAST
HOT SNAKES TITUS ANDRONICUS
GARY CLARK JR.
LUCERO
ROKY ERICKSON
THE BLACK ANGELS
THE SWORD
WOODEN SHJIPS
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS
LITURGY
SOUL REBELS

- Damage Inc. Stage

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
SEPULTURA
TORCHE
RED FANG
KYNG
LANDMINE MARATHON
BLACK TUSK
THY WILL BE DONE

Tickets for Orion Music + More are currently on sale for $150 for a two-day pass including all fees. Visit Orion Music And More.com to buy tickets.

Related links:
Orion Music and More

'TALLICA Returns To Mexico This Summer & Plans To Unveil SICKEST Stage Ever!

The Kings of Thrash Metal, Metallica, will return to Mexico a month after the Orion Music + More weekend (scheduled to take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and June 24th). The band will be unveiling their NEW stage: a 140x50-foot stage that features colossal components and striking visual elements spanning Metallica's 30-year career.

"After years in the making, we are beyond excited to finally unveil the all new, out of control, massive stage and Metalli-show to some of our most rabid fans in the world with two shows in Mexico City at Sports Palace on August 1 and 2, 2012.

"When we last visited Mexico City in June of 2009, those three sold out nights with over 150,000 of our craziest friends at Foro Sol Stadium were some of the most memorable, over the top, insane shows we have ever played. Now we'll be back with a brand new show that features your favorite iconic elements spanning our entire 30 year touring career all on a massive stage that is twice the size of the World Magnetic set up... we think it's something that needs to be seen to believed!!!

"Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at Ticketmaster.mx. There will be a Banamex pre-sale starting Thursday, March 22 at 11:00 AM, ending Friday March 23 at 8:00 PM.

"Finally, Met Club members should log in for details about their special pre-sale that begins on March 20 at 11:00 AM and will end on March 21 at 8:00 PM.

"Mexico will be the first to see what will be the cornerstone of our touring escapades for years to come. Don't be scared boys and girls, this is going next level and we are just getting started!"

- METALLICA



Related links:
Ticketmaster in Mexico
Metallica's Official Site

THY WILL BE DONE, RED FANG, BLACK TUSK & KYNG Confirmed For Orion Music & More Festival Alongside METALLICA!

As stated on the official Orion Music + More website, "METALLICA has invited 22+ of their favorite artists from across the music and comedy spectrum to the inaugural Orion Music + More. More than just music, the festival will also feature a lifestyle element showcasing the band's individual interests - and allowing fans to interact directly with each of the band members."

Today, it was confirmed that Thy Will Be Done, Red Fang, Black Tusk and Kyng, will be joining the festivities! This massive events will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and 24th! Tickets are on sale now. Hellyeah!



Partial Lineup for the "Orion: Music and More" Festival:

Related links:
Orion Music and More

Metallica's 'Master Of Puppets' Turns 26 Years Old Over The Weekend!

Metallica's legendary album "Master Of Puppets" is easily one of the most influential and kick-ass albums to have ever been recorded in Heavy Music. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios in the fall of 1985 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Metallica's mission was to create an album that would help the band become a global phenomenon. Not only did they manage to do this, but 26 years later this album is still as relevant as it when it came out. "Master Of Puppets" was also the last record that bassist Cliff Burton recorded with the band, before his tragic death in September of 1986.

Here are some facts about this legendary album:

- Master Of Puppets reached number 29 on the Billboard 200, and spent 72 weeks on the charts.

- On November 4, 1986 it became the band's first album to be certified gold after selling over 500,000 copies. Master Of Puppers eventually sold over 6 million copies in the United States and was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA. This was done without any radio airplay or the release of a music video.

- After the release of the album, Metallica went on tour in the United States with Ozzy Osbourne. During this tour vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Hetfield broke his wrist while skateboarding down a hill. The tour continued with Hetfield on vocals, and guitar technician John Marshall on rhythm guitar.

- Every song on "Master Of Puppets" (except "Leper Messiah" and "Damage, Inc.") can be played on "Guitar Hero: Metallica". The song "Battery" is featured on Rock Band 2.

- ESPN has used the title track "Master of Puppets" to promote the NASCAR Nationwide Series. It is also featured on the movie "Old School" when they kidnap the pledgers.

- This is one of the albums that every Metalero should have in their collection.

Track list:

1) Battery
2) Master of Puppets
3) The Thing That Should Not Be
4) Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
5) Disposable Heroes
6) Leper Messiah
7) Orion (Instrumental)
8) Damage, Inc.





Related links:
Metallica's Official Site