Motorhead Day Celebrated With Animated Video For Metallica Cover

Courtesy: BMG

Today is Motorhead Day.

In celebration of the day, BMG has premiered a new animated video for the band’s cover of Metallica’s timeless single, ‘Enter Sandman.’ The video actually steps up the original video, giving even more life to the story in the song as a young man faces nightmarish and hellish creatures in his sleep.

As the evil creatures try to take the boy, Motorhead’s “Warpig” mascot comes to life and defends the young man from the dark entities, banishing them back to where they came from. This all happens as the band’s take on Metallica’s hit single plays over the visualization.

The cover, which according to information about the video’s premiere, was originally included in a music compilation for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1998, stays largely true to its source material. The main difference is the placement of front man Lemmy Kilmister’s vocals in place of Metallica front man James Hetfield. The overall sound is even richer (not in a bad way) than the original, thanks to the song’s production.

More information on Motorhead’s new video for its cover of ‘Enter Sandman’ is available along with all of the latest Motorhead news at:

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Metal Rock Films’ Flying V Doc Is A Widely Appealing Offering For Music Lovers, Metal Fans Alike

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The Flying V is without question one of the most iconic instruments in the history of modern rock.  Interestingly enough, the guitar did not start out at the fore of the industry.  That is where the guitar’s story starts in Metal Rock Films’ recently released rock-umentary Flying V.  Released in September, the 70-minute doc tells the guitar’s story from its humble beginnings to its more prominent place today in the rock realm.  The story itself makes this presentation worth watching at least once.  It will be discussed shortly.  The manner in which the documentary is told adds its own share of interest to the overall presentation.  It will be addressed a little later.  The doc’s editing rounds out its most important elements and will also be discussed later.  Each item noted is important in its own way to the whole of the documentary.  All things considered, they make Flying V a presentation that fans of the famed guitar will enjoy as much as music lovers in general.

Metal Rock Films’ recently released documentary Flying V is an interesting presentation that music aficionados and fans of the guitar alike will find worth watching at least once.  That is proven in part through the story at the center of the documentary.  The story in question is that of the famed, uniquely shaped guitar.  Audiences learn through the main feature that while the Flying V guitar enjoys superstar status today among rock and hard rock’s elite, that was not always the case.  In fact, it started out more popular among blues artists way back in the 1950s, before initially gaining its rock fame overseas.  As audiences learn, it would not be until at least the mid 1980s that it would start to rise to fame in the United States.  The whole thing ends with the narrator postulating the future of the Flying V guitar.  Odds are, the guitar’s future is bright, and it is sure to make plenty of great hits.

The story at the center of Flying V is itself reason enough for audiences to watch it at least once.  Adding to the interest is the fashion in which the story is presented.  The story is told largely through anecdotes shared by some of the guitarists who made the guitar famous.  Among them are musicians, such as James Hetfield (Metallica), KK Downing (Judas Priest), Kerry King (Slayer) and even Michael Schenker (Michael Schenker Group, Michael Schenker Fest, Scorpions, UFO).  Michael Amott (Arch Enemy) and Wolf Moffman (Accept) join that group to share their own comments about the guitar.  One of the most common sentiments that comes from the collective is how the guitar’s unique shape played a big part in the decision to give the guitar a chance.  One member of the group of interviewees even notes that the shape is actually helpful in sitting performance because it forces the guitarist to hold it in the style of classical guitar, which trains guitarists in a much different fashion than that of most “normal” guitars.  Other guitarists note how the shape looks for performances on stage and its general functionality in comparison to other guitars.  All of the noted anecdotes noted here and throughout the documentary are paired with occasional narration to advance the historical story of the Flying V even more.  The whole makes for its own share of engagement and entertainment.  Together with the story itself, the two elements give audiences even more reason to watch the program if even jut once.  They are collectively just one more part of what makes Flying V worth the watch.  The doc’s editing rounds out its most important aspects.

The editing used in Flying V is important in its own right because it is this aspect that brings everything full circle.  The interviews, the photos, the music; all of it is brought together through the editing.  It can be said here that the work put in with this element paid off.  The transitions between the interviews are seamless, and the use of the performance footage and photos within the interviews adds its own accent to the presentation.  The timing of that noted secondary content along with the interviews is handled very well throughout the program, ensuring even more, viewers’ engagement and entertainment.  The transitions between the interviews and narration segments are just as smooth as those between the interviews, and even between the interviews and their companion content.  The resultant effect of the solid editing is that the 70-minute program progresses without ever leaving viewers feeling left behind or lost with the story.  That effect, paired with the engagement that the story and the way in which it is delivered, makes the program in whole a documentary that while maybe independent, is still a presentation that music lovers and fans of the Flying V will equally enjoy.

Flying V, the recently released profile of the famed guitar by the same name, is an intriguing presentation.  It documents the famed guitar’s rise to fame within the rock and metal communities from its humble roots way back in the 1950s.  The manner in which the story is told is certain to entertain and engage viewers in its own right.  Much the same can be said of the documentary’s editing.  The editing brings everything together seamlessly within the bigger picture of the documentary.  Each item noted is important in its own way to the whole of the documentary.  All things considered, the documentary is a presentation that audiences will agree is worth watching at least once.  Flying V is available now.

More information on this and other titles from Metal Rock Films is available along with all of the company’s latest news at:

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Metallica To Stream Its First Concert Of The Year Online

There has been a lot of speculation in recent months about whether or not Metallica will release the follow-up to its hit 2013 album Death Magnetic this year. Now Metallica is in the headlines for another reason that is just as exciting. The band will hold its first live performance of the year this weekend. And fans in attendance won’t be the only ones that will get to see the show.

Metallica will hold its first live performance of the year this weekend when it takes to the stage this Saturday at AT&T Park as the headliners for CBS Radio’s The Night Before. the concert is a celebration set to build expectations for this Sunday’s Super Bowl 50, which will be held live at Levi Stadium in San Francisco, Metallica’s home town. And fans that won’t be able to be there in person need not worry about missing out. That is because the band is going to stream the concert online and for free no less. It will be streamed online for free in 1080p FullHD at http://webcast.livemetallica.com, delivered by nugs.net. The band is currently scheduled to take the stage promptly at 8:30pm PST/11:30PM EST. Along with being able to see the show for free, audiences will also be able to pre-order professionally mixed audio recordings of the show as downloads and collectible CDs.

 

Courtesy: BBGun Press/CBS Radio

 

 

Metallica drummer and founding member Lars Ulrich spoke with the media about this weekend’s year-opening concert. In discussing the concert he explained the decision to perform at this weekend’s event and the band’s reason for sharing the concert for free online. “We can’t wait to play our first show of 2016 and there’s nowhere we’d rather kick off the festivities than in our own backyard,” he said. “Even though the show has been sold out for months, Metallica fans around the world will be able to join in on the madness.”

nugs.net founder and CEO Brad Serling also shared his thoughts on the upcoming concert noting the importance of the first-ever HD stream of the band’s performance at its website.

“We’ve released audio recordings of every Metallica show for the past 12 years at LiveMetallica.com,” he said. So naturally we’re excited to deliver the band’s first live HD stream from their hometown on their own website.”

This weekend’s free broadcast from Metallica and nugs.net is not the first online stream from nugs.net. The company has also streamed pay-per-view webcasts of performances from Phish at Madison Square Garden over New Year’s and 2015’s Grateful Dead “Fare Thee Well” shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

More information on Metallica’s upcoming show is available online now along with all of the band’s latest news and more at:

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Metallica Celebrating Record Store Day With Special Cassette Recording

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Record Store Day is creeping up on the country yet again. For those that don’t know, Record Store Day is April 18^th this year. And as the countdown to the big day ticks down, more news is coming out about how different acts will celebrate. The latest piece of news comes from veteran rock band Metallica.

Metallica announced this week that unlike most other acts, it will not celebrate Record Store Day with a special vinyl release but with a limited edition cassette tape. Yes, a cassette tape. No Life ‘Til Leather will feature seven tracks. The tracks were originally recorded in 1982 at Chateau East Studio in Tustin, CA with the original lineup of James Hetfield (guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Dave Mustaine (guitar), and Ron McGovney (bass). The songs have been re-mastered specially for the upcoming release, which has never been released until now. It will be available both in independent record stores nationwide and via the band’s official website, https://www.Metallica.com. The band released the following statement in regards to its upcoming release:

A note from Metallica:

 

This year we decided to celebrate Record Store Day with our friends at independent retail by taking a huge leap back in time to our humble beginnings with that little rectangle of plastic known as the “demo tape.”  In 1982 we recorded seven songs that became our initial calling card known as No Life ’til Leather and it led us to our first record deal . . . the rest, as you some of you may know, is history!  We hope you enjoy this little walk down memory lane with us and that you will continue to join us in supporting independent record stores around the world. 

 

The track listing for No Life ‘Til Leather is noted below.

 

Tracklisting

 

Hit The Lights

The Mechanix

Motorbreath

Seek & Destroy

Metal Militia

Jump In The Fire

Phantom Lord

 

More information on Metallica’s upcoming Record Store Day cassette is available online along with all of the latest updates from the band at:

 

Website: https://www.Metallica.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metallica

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallica

 

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Eagle Rock’s Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Re-Issue An Amazing Way To Finish Off The Year

Courtesy: Eagle Rock Entertainment

Freddie Mercury, the late front man of the legendary rock band Queen, was in his time one of the single most charismatic vocalists in the music industry.  Many vocalists have tried to emulate the legendary singer’s energy and style.  Few if any have succeeded.  Sadly, Freddy Mercury was taken from the world in 1991, one of so many victims of the then emerging AIDS epidemic.  The music world paid tribute to his legacy and memory in 1992 with a special live tribute concert.  The concert, held at London’s Wembley Stadium has become one of the biggest and most  powerful live concert events of the Twentieth Century, even after more than two decades since it was originally held.  The only concert event that could compare to this event is Woodstock ’94.  And now thanks to Eagle Rock Entertainment, the legacy of Freddie Mercury lives on once again thanks to the Blu-ray release of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.  While this SD Blu-ray release of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is not the first time that the concert has been released to the masses, this release is the concert’s best yet.    There is so much to be said of this latest re-issue.  The best place to start is the overall audio and video presentation.  Those charged with resurrecting the original footage are to be commended as the concert is presented here in its full original glory.  Audiences get to see the show as it looked in its original recording.  The audio sounds just as good.  This is especially the case for those with home theater systems.  The cinematography is incredible to say the least.  The crowd shots and shots of the crowd from the stage are collectively the epitome of the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words.  And of course, there is also the show’s set list and list of performers.  Both by themselves and collectively, they make a bold statement that puts the finishing touch on this incredible latest re-issue from Eagle Rock Entertainment.

The first and most obvious factor to investigate in Eagle Rock’s new re-issue of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is the audio and video mix.  This concert was recorded almost twenty-two years ago.  April 20^th, 2014 will mark the twenty-second anniversary of this landmark concert.  Being that high definition recording was still years away when this concert was recorded, it’s obvious that the quality of the footage would not be crystal clear in this presentation.  But Eagle Rock openly noted on the recording’s case that this presentation is a Standard Definition Blu-ray.  That means that Eagle Rock openly notes that the presentation contained therein is a standard definition recording.  Those expecting pure 1080 quality video have only misled themselves.  Eagle Rock Entertainment is not to blame here.  That the footage still looks as good as it does over two decades later is a testament to those charged with maintaining and resurrecting it.  And having the option to set one’s TV to “Cinema” to gain the full concert video experience only serves to make it even better.

The quality of the concert’s video footage is impressive to say the very least.  It is presented in its original 4:3 aspect ratio.  Though, with the advent of high definition televisions, most viewers can set their monitors to present the concert in full “Cinema” mode.  That mode shows better than any how well the footage has stood the test of time.  The audio mix is just as impressive as the video in terms of its quality.  Every riff, every beat, and every chorus from the crowd of thousands is enhanced on this re-issue.  In comparison to the concert’s previous releases, the audio mix has never sounded better.  It has been enhanced so much that at times, the echoes of Brian May’s voice as he talked will make audiences think they are actually there in person.  It has been mixed that well.  That is quite the testament to those charged with restoring this concert to its former glory.  And along with the footage, it is one part of a very strong cornerstone of this recording.

The video and audio mixes serve collectively as a solid base for The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.  The concert’s cinematography adds an extra element of enjoyment to the recording, too.  Much as was the case with Eagle Rock’s release of The Rolling Stones’ Hyde Park Live this Fall, the camera shots obtained over the course of this concert are extraordinary.  There is something to be said about an entire stadium full of people singing in unison, arms high in the air, clapping in time. The visual effect both from the stage and from high above the sea of bodies is something that cannot be put into words.  It is something that must be seen to be fully appreciated.  Even seeing the shots in question from one’s own sofa, bed, etc. is awe inspiring.  They collectively go to show the love that so many people had for Freddie Mercury and for Queen.  While the concert’s audio and video mixes are the foundation on which the concert rests, the shots obtained by the camera crews give the show its shape.  And what a shape those crews give the concert.

As one should be able to tell from everything noted already, there is much to like about Eagle Rock Entertainment’s new re-issue of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert on SD Blu-ray.  Much has already been examined with this latest release from the leader in live recordings.  But it would not be complete without making mention of the concert’s set list and its equally diverse lineup of performers.  The show itself is set up into two separate segments.  The first of those segments is the “Opening Acts” segment.  This segment allows some of the acts tapped to perform at the concert to perform their own music and warm up the crowd at the same time.  This segment runs the gamut to say the very least.  It opens with a trio of songs from Metallica and follows that up with a medley of Queen hits courtesy of Extreme.  Guns N’ Roses (the original Guns N’ Roses) closes out the opening acts segments.  Def Leppard is also one of the opening acts.  Their front man, Joe Elliot, joins Elton John, George Michael, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, and so many other acts from across the music industry for the “Main Show” segment of the recording.  Having such a wide array of artists covering the music of one band is a bold statement.  It shows the impact that Queen had on them as bands and artists.  It also goes to show the respect that those bands and artists had for Freddie Mercury.  It goes to show the kind of person he was and how important he was to so many around him.  Keeping that in mind while watching the incredible shots, and hearing the equally incredible song selections is sure to bring a smile and maybe even a tear to some viewers’ faces.  If it does one, the other, or both, then it has most certainly done its job.  It means that Eagle Rock is that much more justified in once again unearthing this important piece of music history.  It is available now in stores and online.  More information on this and other live recordings from Eagle Rock Entertainment is available online at http://www.eaglerockent.com and http://www.facebook.com/EagleRockEnt.  To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment reviews and news, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it.  Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment reviews and news in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.

Metallica Finalizes European Tour Schedule

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The members of Metallica have announced the final round of dates for the band’s upcoming European tour.  The band has announced that along with its already announced dates, it has added dates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, and Poland.  As with the band’s previously announced dates, this new group of dates will be “All Request” shows.  That means that the band’s set at each date will be chosen by the band’s fans.  There’s a catch, though.  Fans that want to help determine the band’s set list at each show can only do so by ordering their tickets online.  Fans can order their tickets online at the band’s official website, http://www.metallica.com.  After ordering tickets, fans will be sent a code that will allow them to vote on seventeen of the eighteen show’s songs.  The eighteenth and final song will be a brand new son chosen by the band members.  Metallica’s complete European tour schedule is listed below.

Metallica By Request 2014 Live Dates (New Additions in Bold)

May 28, 2014 – Beach Sonisphere – Helsinki, Finland (On-Sale 12/12)

May 30, 2014 – Gardet Royal Park – Stockholm, Sweden (On-Sale 12/10)

June 1, 2014 – Valle Hoven Sonisphere – Oslo, Norway (On-Sale 12/10)

June 3, 2014 – Gaol – Horsens, Denmark (On-Sale 12/10)

June 4, 2014 – Imtech Arena, Sonisphere – Hamburg, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 5-8, 2014 – Rock Am Ring – Nürburgring, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 6-9, 2014 – Rock Im Park – Nuremberg, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 9, 2014 – Landgraaf Pink Pop – Landgraaf, Netherlands (On-Sale 3/15)

July 1, 2014 – Rock In Rome Sonisphere – Rome, Italy (On-Sale 12/5)

July 3, 2014 – Rock Werchter – Werchter, Belgium (On-Sale 12/7)

July 4, 2014 – St. Jakobspark Sonisphere – Basel, Switzerland (On-Sale 12/7)

July 6, 2014 – Knebworth Park Sonisphere – Knebworth, England (On-Sale Now)

July 8, 2014 – Aerodrome Festival – Prague, Czech Republic (On-Sale 12/5)

July 9, 2014 – Krieau Rocks – Vienna, Austria (On-Sale 12/5)

July 11, 2014 – National Stadium Sonisphere – Warsaw, Poland (On-Sale 12/6)

More information on the band’s tour,  how to vote on shows, purchase tickets, and all of the latest news from the band is available online at http://www.facebook.com/Metallica, http://www.metallica.com, http://twitter.com/metallica, http://www.instagram.com/metallica, http://www.livemetallica.com and http://www.youtube.com/metallicatv.  To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it.  Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.

Metallica Announces New Dates For 2014 European Tour

The members of Metallica have announced a new handful of dates for the band’s European tour.  The upcoming tour will take the band across the continent next Summer beginning in Hamburg, Germany on June 4^th.  The announcement comes fresh on the heels of the band’s recent announcement of the home release date for its latest concert film, Through The Never.

The band is sweetening the deal for its European audiences.  Its members have also announced that along with the newly included dates, it will allow its fans to pick the set list for its shows.  There’s just one catch.  The first ever “Metallica By Request” shows will be determined by fans that purchase tickets online to the band’s European shows.  Fans can vote online for seventeen of the songs to be included in each of the band’s eighteen song sets.  Votes can be cast on the band’s official website, http://www.metallica.com.  The band will pick the eighteenth and final song, which will be a brand new song.  Fans that have already purchased tickets online for the band’s dates in Germany should expect an e-mail to arrive soon that will contain a code allowing them to cast their votes for the band’s upcoming dates in Germany.

Drummer Lars Ulrich spoke for the band, expressing the band members’ excitement for the upcoming tour.  “We are once again psyched to break free of the four walls in the studio to get energized by our devoted European friends for a couple of weeks next May and June,” he said.  “On top of that, the fact that all our nutty fans will pick the songs we play should be some next level fun and take a big load off my shoulders as the guy who usually writes the set list!”

More European dates will be announced later this week on the band’s official website, http://www.metallica.com.  The current slate of dates, including the newly announced dates, is listed below.

Metallica By Request 2014 Live Dates (New Additions in Bold)

June 4, 2014 – Imtech Arena, Sonisphere – Hamburg, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 5-8, 2014 – Rock Am Ring – Nürburgring, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 6-9, 2014 – Rock Im Park – Nuremberg, Germany (On-Sale Now)

June 9, 2014 – Landgraaf Pink Pop – Landgraaf, Netherlands (On-Sale 3/15)

July 3, 2014 – Rock Werchter – Werchter, Belgium (On-Sale 12/7)

July 6, 2014 – Knebworth Park Sonisphere – Knebworth, England (On-Sale 12/2)

*Additional dates to be announced

More information on the band’s upcoming tour and all of the latest news from the band is also available online at http://www.facebook.com/Metallica, http://twitter.com/metallica, and http://www.instagram.com/Metallica.

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Metallica Announces Home Release Date For New Concert Film

Courtesy: Blackened Recordings

Metallica will kick off 2014 with a bang.  The band’s new concert film Through The Never will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Video-On-Demand Tuesday, January 28^th.  There will also be a very special exclusive fan club limited edition package with extra bonuses that others won’t get.  Among that bonus material will be a lithograph signed by all four of the band’s members and extra footage.  The DVD, Blu-ray, and double-disc 3D Blu-ray package will include the standard “Making of” featurette.  It will also boast interviews with the cast and crew of the concert film.  The complete specs of each format’s release are listed below.

I. Standard DVD (2 Discs)

DISC 1

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie

2. Theatrical Trailer

3. Master Of Puppets Music Video

4. EPK – Cast & Crew Interviews

5. Interviews With The Sound & Music Team

DISC 2

1. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

2. Mill Valley Film Festival Q&A With Metallica, Director Nimród Antal & Dane DeHaan

3. Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich

*Also included in package: Digital Download of the film

 

II. Blu-ray (2 Discs)

DISC 1

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie

DISC 2

1. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

2. Theatrical Trailer

3. Master Of Puppets Music Video

4. EPK – Cast & Crew Interviews

5. Interviews With The Sound & Music Team

6. Mill Valley Film Festival Q&A With Metallica, Director Nimród Antal & Dane Dehaan

7. Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich

*Also included in package: Digital Download of the film

 

III. 3D Blu-ray/Blu-ray (2 Discs)

*NOTE: The 3D DVD cover will include 3D lenticular artwork that is actually a reusable STICKER, giving fans a 3D souvenir

On 3D Blu-ray Disc:

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie in 3D

On 2D Blu-ray Disc:

1. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

2. Theatrical Trailer

3. Master Of Puppets Music Video

4. EPK – Cast & Crew Interviews

5. Interviews With The Sound & Music Team

6. Mill Valley Film Festival Q&A With Metallica, Director Nimród Antal & Dane DeHaan

7. Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich

*Also included in package: Digital Download of the film

 

IV: LIMITED Deluxe Blu-ray Set (3 Discs) – QTY TBD – 1 Run will be produced

*NOTE: The 3D DVD cover will include 3D lenticular artwork that is actually a reusable STICKER, giving fans a 3D souvenir

DISC 1 – On 3D Blu-ray Disc:

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie in 3D

DISC 2 – On 2D Blu-ray Disc

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie

DISC 3 – On 2D Blu-ray Disc

1. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

2. Theatrical Trailer

3. Master Of Puppets Music Video

4. EPK – Cast & Crew Interviews

5. Interviews With The Sound & Music Team

6. Mill Valley Film Festival Q&A With Metallica, Director Nimród Antal & Dane DeHaan

7. Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich

8. Limited Edition “Metallica Through The Never” Bandana

9. Limited Edition “Metallica Through The Never” litho movie poster

*Also included in package: Digital Download of the film

 

V: LIMITED EDITION METCLUB-ONLY RELEASE: Blu-ray Set (3 Discs) – only 1,000 will be produced

*NOTE: The 3D DVD cover will include 3D lenticular artwork that is actually a reusable STICKER, giving fans a 3D souvenir

DISC 1 – On 3D Blu-ray Disc:

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie in 3D

DISC 2 – On 2D Blu-ray Disc

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie

DISC 3 – On 2D Blu-ray Disc

1. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

2. Theatrical Trailer

3. Master Of Puppets Music Video

4. EPK – Cast & Crew Interviews

5. Interviews With The Sound & Music Team

6. Mill Valley Film Festival Q&A With Metallica, Director Nimród Antal & Dane DeHaan

7. Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich

*Also included in package: Digital Download of the film

PLUS

1. Limited Edition “Metallica Through The Never” Bandana

2. Limited Edition “Metallica Through The Never” lithograph movie poster AUTOGRAPHED BY ALL FOUR MEMBERS OF METALLICA!

3. A piece of the Stage used in the making of “Metallica Through The Never”. Fans will receive an actual piece of “Doris” (The Statue of Lady Justice”) from the stage with a letter of authenticity. This will not be sold anywhere else now or ever again

 

DIGITAL FORMATS:

Purchase:

HD & SD Versions –

Includes:

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie (in 2D)

2. Making Of “Metallica Through The Never” Documentary

Rental (film only):

HD & SD Versions –

1. “Metallica Through The Never” Movie (in 2D)

Through The Never was directed by award-winning filmmaker Nimrod Antal.  It features footage of the band set alongside the story of one of the band’s roadies named Dane DeHaan.  DeHaan is sent out on a job by the band.  Along the way, he encounters all sorts of dangers in the post-apocalyptic style story setting.  The whole thing is set to Metallica’s music.  More information on the upcoming home release of Through The Never is available online at http://www.metallica.com, http://www.facebook.com/Metallica, http://twitter.com/metallica, and http://www.throughthenevermovie.com.  To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it.  Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.

Metallica Proves It Still Has Plenty Of “Fuel” On New Concert Soundtrack

Courtesy: Blackened Recordings

The soundtrack to veteran rock band Metallica’s new live movie/concert Through The Never is another solid live recording from the Bay area rock band. Having come only months after the release of Quebec Magnetic, it might leave some wondering if it’s worth the money. The answer is yes. This compilation of Metallica’s songs is one that fans of the band’s older material will appreciate. That’s because by and large, the songs culled for this soundtrack come more from the band’s earlier records than its more recent releases. The production values on the soundtrack are relatively solid, too. Though hearing all of the explosions throughout the performance, and the massive mechanical breakdown at the show’s end (not to spoil too much), one would definitely be inclined to find a way to experience the movie firsthand when it makes its grand debut after hearing its soundtrack. It’s all enough to make Through The Never a potential contender for a spot on the list of the year’s best new live recordings.

 

The very first thing that audiences will notice about the soundtrack to Metallica’s Through The Never is that the band reached way back in its catalogue to set up this performance. Front man James Hetfield and company take audiences all the way back to the band’s 1983 debut record, Kill ‘Em All for its show. Audiences will love the inclusion of hits such as ‘Hit The Lights’, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, Battery, and so many other classic fan favorites. That’s not to say that the band omitted its more modern hits. ‘Enter Sandman’ and ‘Nothing Else Matters’ are both there, too off of the famed “Black Album.” The band even went out on a limb and included from its 1997 album Reload, ‘Fuel’ and ‘The Memory Remains.’ Noticeably absent from the concert were any numbers from St. Anger and Load. Who made the final call on this is anyone’s guess. However, it might have been for the better, considering the mixed reaction that both of those albums received from fans and critics alike.  Making a set list from a catalogue as vast as that of Metallica, it can’t be easy which songs to choose though.  This is especially true considering that the band wanted to make more than just another run-of-the-mill concert documentary.  Keeping this in mind, it makes the set list chosen for the show even more impressive.

 

The set list chosen for Through The Never is sure to impress most of Metallica’s fans base, even being based heavily in its formative years.  Those were the band’s best years.  The set list having been taken into consideration, there’s still another factor to take into account in this live recording.  That factor is the actual performance of the band members.  Suffice it to say that roughly three decades after this legendary act released its debut record, Kill ‘Em All and toured behind it, not one of the band’s original trio of members has lost a single bit of steam.  Guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield still commands the stage with the same swagger that he had in the band’s early days.  The way that he asks the crowd in attendance, “Are you having fun yet?!” shows just how much energy and enthusiasm he has for what he does.  His general interactions throughout the show continue to do so, too.  And drummer Lars Ulrich’s hands and feet move just as fast as any of his much younger counterparts.  This is especially evident when the band blows through ‘Battery’ and ‘One.’  It’s incredible to hear his rapid-fire playing, not missing a single beat.  Even in the slightly more reserved, ‘The Memory Remains’, he shows the extent of his control and how much it adds to even that song.   Kirk Hammett shows why he is still one of rock’s most respected guitarists throughout every solo and every song.  Together with Former Black Label Society bassist Robert Trujillo—the band’s third bassist—the band as a whole impresses nonstop throughout all sixteen songs chosen for the performance.  And since the band currently has no tour dates scheduled, this latest live release is one more wonderful way for Metallica’s legions around the world to enjoy their favorite band live once more.  The concert film’s soundtrack is available now in stores and online.  It can be ordered director from the official Metallica website at http://www.metallica.com/products/metallica-through-the-never-soundtrack-cd.asp.  Fans can also get more information on this release, future tour dates and more from the band on its official website, http://www.metallica.com and its official Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/Metallica.

 

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