Theo Wargo, Getty Images – Metallica ‘s Kirk Hammett updates fans on the next album, their 3D film and the future of the Orion Festival. [ Loudwire ] – Rob Zombie calls the band’s next album the “most inspired event” of his career. [ Loudwire ] – Trick-or-treat! It’s Gwar ! Watch their Halloween adventures in suburbia. [ Loudwire ] – Duff McKagan ‘s Loaded are rolling out their ‘The Taking’ film in a series of online vignettes. [ Loudwire ] – Converge are the latest band to escape a scary van crash on the road. [ Loudwire ] – If you’re a Who fan, start saving. November will see four archival releases. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Happy birthday to former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman . Check out the Top 10 Rolling Stones Bill Wyman Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Think you know everything about Metallica ‘s hit ‘ One ‘? Get the full story. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Is there anything better than rockers on film? Check out the 10 Best Rock Documentaries list. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Shiny Toy Guns have reunited with singer Carah Faye and their new album, ‘III,’ is in stores now. [ Rock Music Report ]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Kirk Hammett , lead shredder for Metallica , is a busy man. From writing and releasing his first book that chronicles his massive collection of horror movie memorabilia to filming a 3D movie with his bandmates, Hammett doesn’t seem like he’s slowing down anytime soon. We recently caught up with the axeman in New York City, where he made a stop on his book tour for ‘Too Much Horror Business.’ In addition to discussing the book , we also took some time to chat about Metallica’s next studio album, the longevity of the band and whether or not fans should be planning for a 2013 edition of their festival, Orion Music + More . Just a few months ago, you said that you have around 400 riffs ready for the new album. That’s grown from there. I have even more riffs now. So, as you continue piling on the riffs, where are you guys in the process of starting the next Metallica album? We just filmed a 3D movie up in Vancouver. That’s been at the forefront of our attention right now. We’ve been dealing with the audio aspect of that and pretty soon we’re going to start seeing footage from the concert. Once that particular project kind of dies down and we complete what we need to do with that, then we’re going to start writing songs. We’re going to meet up and start throwing ideas together. That should be really, really interesting. I’m really looking forward to that. What’s not going to be so fun is going through all the musical ideas that we have. I’m not really good at editing myself because I think it’s all good. To be more thorough on that, though, I foresee us starting to get together fairly soon, like in the next couple of months. We’ll start hammering away on it. When do you think fans will get to see the 3D film? We’re shooting for a summer release of next year. I’m really excited about it and I can’t wait to see it myself. The Rolling Stones just released a brand new studio track that comes on the heels of celebrating their 50th anniversary this past summer. With Metallica celebrating 30 years last year, do you think you’ll still be making new music two decades from now? I hope so! I have every intention. The word “retirement” doesn’t really sit well with me. There comes a time when you reach a position in society or culture where people will not let you retire. You can say, “Alright, I’m going to hang up my guitar,” but people will still not let you retire. They’ll constantly remind you of who you are and what you’ve done, so you might as well keep on doing it. It’s not like Metallica ever really slow down. That’s probably most evident in the fact you created your own music festival! Should fans get ready for a second Orion Music + More festival next year? The intention is to definitely do another one. We’re kind of getting our thoughts together on how that might be, where it might be and what our approach to it will be. We’re very, very keen on having another one this year. It was just so much fun. But as for details on the fest, you know, it’s too early in the process right now. I can assure you of one thing, there is going to be another ‘Kirk’s Crypt.’ Bigger and better, two stories this time! [button href=”http://loudwire.com/metallica-kirk-hammett-new-book-too-much-horror-business-favorite-scary-movies-more/” title=”Next: Kirk Hammett Discusses ‘Too Much Horror Business'” align=”center”]
Theo Wargo, Getty Images / Facebook: Jaco Pastorius Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo is just about finished with the documentary honoring his idol, Jaco Pastorius, and he’s ready to share a bit of the film with a crowd that would truly enjoy it — the audience members at this weekend’s Bass Player LIVE! bash in Hollywood. Back in May, Trujillo revealed that he was financing the project on Pastorius , who is considered one of the most influential bassists in music history despite his battles with mental illness and his death at an early age. Trujillo said at the time, “Jaco was my hero growing up. Hearing him was like hearing Eddie Van Halen doing ‘Eruption’ for the first time. You thought, ‘What instrument is that?’ I love jazz fusion and branched out from there. But Jaco had an edge that far exceeded his jazz persona. He was funk, he was rock, he was soul, and his whole attitude was punk.” Trujillo has created a specially-edited advance clip of his documentary specifically for the Bass Player LIVE crowd. In addition, Pastorius’ family will be on hand to accept the bass great’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. Other honorees at the two-day bash (Oct. 20-21) include Yes ‘ Chris Squire and Bob Marley’s Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who are also receiving Lifetime Achievement honors. Both musicians will perform during tonight’s concert and appear at the live clinic for interviews. The weekend will also give bass players a chance to check out the latest in gear and watch a few clinics, with Anthrax ‘s Frank Bello , Megadeth ‘s David Ellefson , Whitesnake ‘s Marco Mendoza all on hand to take part in the exhibitions. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-metallica-songs/” title=”Next: 10 Best Metallica Songs” align=”center”]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Zakk Wylde is flattered about the discussion of him filling in for Pantera , but says like Led Zeppelin before them, there’s a lot to consider after the death of one of their band members. [ Loudwire ] – Lamb of God ‘s Randy Blythe says a “heads up” would have been nice from the U.S. Department of Justice. He claims they were aware he was being investigated for manslaughter and did not notify him or cooperate with the Czech government. [ Loudwire ] – Black Veil Brides now have some tour dates to go along with the recent announcement of their ‘ Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones ‘ album. Catch them in North America in early 2013. [ Loudwire ] – Metallica ‘s James Hetfield makes some of the best “rock faces” out there. Check out several of his best concert photos. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Black Country Communion guitarist Joe Bonamassa says he’s been bullied by singer Glenn Hughes in the media to alter his solo touring and recording plans in order to support the group’s latest record. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Some albums don’t connect with listeners right off the bat. Check out this list of influential records that initially bombed. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Promising U.K. upstarts Sharks have released the video for ‘Luck’ from their debut album ‘No Gods.’ [ Rock Music Report ]
Metallica.com Metallica fans who are looking for something to do this weekend, look no further. Metalheads can get their hands on the two latest items available in Metallica’s official online store : jigsaw puzzles. That’s right, after you crank up your favorite ‘Tallica record, clear the table and get ready to put a puzzle together. As of right now, fans have two options when deciding which puzzle to tackle: ‘Master of Puppets’ and ‘…And Justice for All.’ If you’re an amateur at this sort of thing, you might want to start out with the latter as it includes 200 pieces, whereas the former boasts 500 pieces. The completed task for each puzzle will look like the cover of the respective albums. The ‘Master’ puzzle will run you $16.99 while ‘Justice’ is a bit cheaper at $14.99. The puzzles are just the latest in new merchandise the band is making available to fans. These items are released on the heels of Metallica’s collaboration with Vans to produce a special pair of ‘Kill ‘Em All’ shoes , and don’t forget about getting your hands on James Hetfield’s signature sunglasses , too. Visit Metallica.com for more information on the band’s official puzzles. If you want to take your puzzles on the road, pack them up and get ready to head to New Orleans as it was recently announced that Metallica will be headlining the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on Oct. 27. [button href=”http://ultimatemetallica.com” title=”Get All The Metallica News You Can Handle Here” align=”center”]
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire / Mary Ouellette, shewillshootyou.com Metallica may not be releasing new music until 2014 , but that doesn’t mean you won’t still hear them next year. In fact, the band has just announced a headlining appearance at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joining Metallica as headliners are fellow metal mavens Iron Maiden and classic rockers Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. This will be Metallica’s sixth time playing the festival, and they’re set to perform on Sept. 19. Pre-sale tickets will be available Oct. 23 for those who have Rock in Rio membership cards, which are exclusively for Brazilian residents. Further information can be found here . For those outside of Brazil, there will be an international ticket sale beginning in April 2013. At present, the only other shows on Metallica’s schedule beside Rock in Rio is their appearances at Australia’s Soundwave Festival early next year and at New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Festival on Oct. 27 of this year. The band recently stepped in to headline Voodoo when Green Day bowed out as frontman Billie Joe Armstrong continues rehab for substance abuse. Iron Maiden, meanwhile, have a number of European festival dates scheduled for June and July of 2013. Their headlining slot on Rock in Rio will take place on the closing night, Sept. 22. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/kirk-hammett-excited-for-metallica-headlining-set-at-voodoo-music-festival/” title=”Next: Kirk Hammett Discusses Metallica’s Voodoo Fest Appearance” align=”center”]
Abrams Books On Sept. 25, 2012, iconic iconic Metallica axeman Kirk Hammett , released his first book, ‘Too Much Horror Business,’ which chronicles his massive horror movie memorabilia collection. In it, fans get a sneak peek at all of the goodies Hammett has been collecting since he was a child, laid out by decade beginning with the 1920s. The book not only allows readers to gawk at gorgeous photos of movie posters, costumes, toys, props and other collectibles, but it also offers an in-depth dialogue between Hammett and Steffan Chirazi, editor of ‘So What!,’ the official magazine of the Metallica Club. Just minutes after finding out Metallica will be headlining New Orleans’ Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on Oct. 27, we had the chance to sit down with Hammett and chat about all things horror. In promoting your book, you’ve often talked about how you saw your first horror movie, ‘The Day of the Triffids,’ when you were 5 years old. It seems like horror movies speak to something inside all of us, even to the 5-year-old Kirk. Why do you think horror movies appeal to nearly everyone? They’re just fun. They’re a fun experience. It’s not unlike a roller coaster ride, you know? A good horror movie should have peaks and valleys, a good horror movie should move you emotionally, a good horror movie should be exciting to watch and energizing in a weird kind of way. Those are all sensations that everyone loves, or I would think everyone loves. Horror movies deliver that. I’ve always been attracted to the darker things in life. I was never one to go for light, airy stuff, even as a child. My whole aesthetic has always been one of the darker side. That rings true also in my tastes in music. It’s just always something I’ve gravitated to naturally. You’ve also been sharing some insight on your favorite collectibles, including two outfits worn by Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. Moving from your own collection and looking just at the genre of horror, what are some of your favorite movies? That’s a hard one for me and I always give a different answer every time. I have a lot of favorites. Right off the bat, I love the original ‘Mummy’ movie from 1932. I love this movie from 1935 called ‘Mad Love.’ Jumping up into the ’70s, there was this low-budget movie called ‘Dracula vs. Frankenstein’ that I just love to death. To me, it’s just endless. I think about certain movies and I think, “Oh, that’s my favorite.” Then I think about others and I say, “No, that’s my favorite.” It’s so difficult for me. When we heard your the title of your book, we immediately thought, “Too much horror business? That’s a lyric from the Misfits!” Before you made the book, did you reach out to any members of the band about the title? I told Glenn [Danzig] that I was making this book when I saw him last December. He seemed alright with it. I think by now if he wasn’t alright with it I would’ve heard something. When I first heard that title, ‘Too Much Horror Business,’ I thought, “Wow, what a great title. If I ever do a book, that’s going to be the title.” And then, well, here we are. You could have made this a standard photo book, but there is a lengthy conversation between you and Steffan Chirazi featured throughout. Why did you decide to include the dialogue between the two of you? It was important for me to be able to interject some of my own personality into the book, to bring it to a different place. I didn’t want it to be a stock coffee table art book, I didn’t want it to be a reference book, I didn’t want it to look like an auction catalog, which a lot of art books end up looking like, at least to me. It was important to me to interject some of my own personality and some of my own humor and my own opinion on this stuff. How and why I’m into all this stuff. It was a way for me to make it more my book than just another coffee table book. ‘Too Much Horror Business’ is available for order from Abrams Books. And don’t worry, metalheads, we also talked to Kirk Hammett about all things Metallica. Stay tuned for our exclusive news items in which the guitarist offers the latest on the band’s next album and more. [button href=”http://ultimatemetallica.com/kirk-hammett-talks-too-much-horror-business-at-book-signing-in-new-york-city/” target=”_blank” title=”Check Out The Full Recap From Hammett’s Book Signing in NYC” align=”center”] Photos from ‘Too Much Horror Business’ Pgs. 26-27, Abrams Books Pgs. 32-33, Abrams Books Pgs. 58-59, Abrams Books Pg. 105, Abrams Books