Tag Archives: Metallica

Iron Maiden mastermind

I always thought being a huge fan of a band was about their music and the way you relate to it, not about how many obscure facts you know about them. But I must be in the minority, because whenever I talk to a fan about his favorite band, he always seems to sheepishly insert or allude to trivia nobody gives a fuck about, just to prove how big a fan he is. Oh right, so you know in what year Lars Ulrich bought his first condom? You must get Metallica, man.

Anyways,  there’s a British show called “Mastermind” which glorifies these types of fans, and right now it’s Iron Maiden‘s turn. Some 27 year old fan will apparently answer questions about his favorite band on TV or something like that, I really didn’t have the patience to read the whole article. Think you do? Then read it here.

Make the jump to see a Metallica fan on the very same show. Make the jump off a bridge if you knew all the right answers, too.

Metallica photo exhibition

In case you’re one of the 4 people of this world without constant internet access, you might be interested in a photo exhibition happening in London. Yes, actual photos in a gallery, not on Flickr. I know, right? Fucking cavemen.

“Titled “Fade To Black: Metallica By Bill Hale”, it chronicles the band in their early years, photographed by Hale between 1982 and 1984. This includes the lineup featuring Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, the first gig with Cliff Burton, the last show in the Bay Area with Mustaine and Kirk Hammett‘s live debut in San Francisco.  The exhibition runs from February 3 to April 3.“

More info here.

Damn, Metallica aren’t the only ones to cash in on the name Metallica. It seems whoever was even remotely involved with these guys can open up an exhibition or release a book about them.

Bon Jovi, Hetfield and Bono are rich

According to Reuters, Jon Bon Jovi, James Hetfield and Bono are better at life than you, because they made a lot of money this year with their band while you work a crappy job and barely make any money. Not enough to make you kill yourself? Fine, let’s bring in the numbers…

– Bon Jovi grossed $201.1 million
– AC/DC grossed $177 million.
– U2 grossed $160.9 million.
– Lady Gaga was No. 4 this year with $133.6 million.
– Metallica was No. 5 with $110.1 million from 60 overseas shows.

Full article here.

Leaving all jokes aside, U2, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Metallica as the top touring acts isn’t a bad thing considering all the dreadful music which is out today. Which brings me to Lady Gaga. WHAT THE FUCK?

The uglier version of Marilyn Manson who makes repetitive bubblegum pop music with SNES instrumentals brings in as much cash as the big boys? This world is going down the drain.

When asked if she gets a shriveled penis from stage fright, Lady Gaga had no comment.

Clipping Death

Ever since Metallica won the loudness war in 2008, this clip has been floating around YouTube. Not only is it a great cover, but the lyrics are pretty funny (and true) and the Photoshopped album covers in the video itself are hilarious.

All in all, this is a great video and I’m surprised it doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Since news is slow as shit right now, might as well post random shit here to pass time.

Enjoy the video. It might be old but I bet many people haven’t seen it. Read more about the guys behind it here.

Phil hearts Metallica

You gotta respect Phil for being consistent. And by consistent I mean totally inconsistent. Because a few years ago he was badmouthing Metallica over and over again, but now he considers them ‘The Rolling Stones of metal.’

“The only band I can think of that will have longevity like that for heavy metal would be Metallica for sure. They’re The Rolling Stones of metal. They can if they want to, and I believe they do from the last I’ve seen of them, keep creating music; keep writing music together. They have a good time doing it and they have a massive fuckin’ following so why not do that very thing?“ said Phil while shaving his scalp.

Read full interview here.

One minute he’s all about this love, the next he’s fucking hostile. I wonder if that ever reflected on his music? ROFLMAOCOPTERLOLZ!!!11