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1/2 of Big Four do bass clinics

The other David in Megadeth (you know, the nice one) is joining forces with Anthrax‘s Frank Bello for two Hartke bass clinics. What are bass clinics? We don’t know either.

Anyway, they will happen later next month (25th and 26th) in New York and Boston. The first one is free, the second one isn’t. But hey, you can win some shit, so why not? One of the prizes… The Big Four DVD… Hmm, I wonder who they got the idea from? Hint hint.

So everyone associated with The Big Four is busy nowadays, huh? That’s good to know… Someone needs to show the world music used to be done with real instruments, not with Macbooks.

We stole got this news from Blabbermouth, so go here for more details. We also stole got the poster, make the jump to see it.

Only one American Big Four show?

Ever since “The Big Four tour” rumors hit last year, American fans were expecting an American leg. It didn’t happen in 2010, but after great DVD sales, the rumors started flying around that it will happen. Finally, yesterda, an announcement was made. American fans went crazy.

Unfortunately the announcement today is that there will be only one U.S. show… In Indio, California. On April 23rd. The news post on Metallica.com clearly states it’s the only one for this year:

“It’s true — this is indeed the only scheduled stop in America this go around, so we’re hoping that you can head West to join us”

Read full post here.

Now, of course, they could do more dates next year. It’s way too big of a cash cow to just ignore the American demand. But that statement says it all, plus the poster clearly says “first and only time in the U.S.” so if you don’t live in (or close to) California and you can’t make it, you’ll have to wait.

Anyways, it’s called The Big Four Festival and tickets go on sale this Friday (Jan 28th) on Ticketmaster. They have an official site which you can access here. They also have the Facebook page we told you about. The poster is after the jump.

Get ready, America! (updated)

It was obvious that this was gonna happen after the media attention and the DVD sales, but now it’s confirmed. The Big Four are coming to the U.S.

No dates yet, but there’s a big poster on Metallica‘s official website. You can either check it out there or make the jump to see it here. They’re also advertising this Facebook page, but right now all it has is a photo of elephants. Not cool to make fun of Kerry King like that, if you ask me.

So Dave will have to pretend to like Lars for a little while longer. Finally he can promote himself using Metallica‘s name without taking a jab at them. His dream came true.

Anyways, I caught two Big Four dates in Europe last year and it was definitely worth my time, so make sure you check them out if you can. Don’t forget, they’re also doing England and France this summer…

**UPDATE**: They posted a new image on the Facebook page saying more details will be announced tomorrow (January 25th). Stay tuned, we’ll be making fun reporting this. Image after the jump.

The Iron Maidens save the day

The Iron Maidens (the World’s only all female Iron Maiden tribute band apparently) recently “saved the day” at a Paul Di’Anno (original Maiden vocalist) gig. Paul was unfortunately unable to make it to the venue due to being snowed in, but fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it), The Iron Maidens just happened to be in the crowd. The girls stepped up to perform an hour and a half set along with an ex Anthrax singer. Not sure which one though, Anthrax have had about a hundred vocalists. Nah, I’m kidding, it was Neil Turbin. As in the original singer that isn’t Joey.

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell also helped out The Maidens. It is the reported that the crowd were happy with the alterations, as this was the first time they had seen women this close up.

More info found here.

2011: The albums to watch out for (Pt. 2)

Hello and welcome to part 2 of my 2011: The albums to watch out for feature. I know, I know, not a very catchy name is it? But in my defence, I haven’t stopped drinking since Christmas Eve and I’m pretty sure I’ve now killed all but one of my remaining brain cells.

If you haven’t read part one yet, why not? Go do it now. And then come back and read part 2 after the jump.