A government-imposed ban on public events has caused the widespread cancellation of concerts throughout Mexico City. Among the affected acts so far are Alejandro Fernandez, Los Lobos and Alejandra Guzman. “We will be working normally once the health authorities confirm that this [swine flu] warning has been released,” Francisco Serrano ..more
Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday night. For the first time ever, the event was open to the public, bringing 5,000 music fans out alongside $1,200 VIP attendees. This year's inductees included Metallica, Run-DMC, Jeff Beck, Bobby Womack, and Little Anthony and the Imperials. "My mind was ..more
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has spoken to Billboard.com about the band's invitation to have him play at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this Saturday in Cleveland. Drummer Lars Ulrich called Newsted—who quit in 2001 to play in Voivod—last Thursday, saying, "We want you to rock with us. [Current bassist Robert Trujillo] ..more
While their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is less than two weeks away, Metallica has just confirmed a reunion with longtime bassist Jason Newsted for the ceremony. Speaking to The Pulse of Radio, guitarist Kirk Hammett said, "Jason Newsted will be there, and he will be playing with us at one point. We went as a band when Black ..more
While they just launched a European tour, Metallica have confirmed yet another North American run behind last year's Death Magnetic LP. The 26-stop trek gets started on September 14 in Nashville and winds down on December 12 in San Jose. Here are all the details: 9/14 Nashville, TN - Sommet Center 9/15 Cincinnati, OH - US Bank ..more