Metallica have revealed in recent news that frontman James Hetfield has re-entered a treatment program as he continues to struggle with addiction issues. Consequently, Metallica was forced to postpone their forthcoming tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. Full statement from the band can be read below.

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With several dates confirmed, Metallica will bring their 'Worldwired Tour' down under to Australian / New Zealand fans. Supporting them on this trek as a special guests will be Slipknot. All booked dates can be found below. Tickets will go on sale on March 18th.

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Event:	Metallica: Worldwired Tour 2019 - Australia & New Zealand

Metallica are returning to Europe after their tour earlier this year. In support of their latest album, Hardwired... To Self-Destruct, the band returns to European stadiums next year with Ghost and Bokassa. Tickets on sale this Friday, September 28th at 10 AM local time with Fan Club presales beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25th.

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The iconic metal band Metallica has received Sweden's prestigious Polar Music Prize. In a ceremony broadcast live on Swedish national television, Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Roberto Trujillo along with fellow laureate Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) and Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, accepted the award at the Konserthuset in Stockholm, Sweden from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. You can watch the acceptance speech and some performances now here.

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Back to the 80s. The iconic Metallica will release a deluxe box set and 3-CD expanded edition of their classic album, Master Of Puppets. Because of that, you can now check out a live version of "For Whom The Bell Tolls" that was recorded on August 3rd, 1986 at Hampton Coliseum and is featured in the upcoming release.

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Now, this is pissy. As you may know, Metallica are currently touring in North America showcasing their current album, Hardwired... To Self-Destruct. It was supposed to be a fun night. However, a New Mexico man was arrested for allegedly urinating on a family at their concert last Friday night in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel Francis Daddio, of Albuquerque, is suspected of peeing on a family of three, including a ten-year-old girl, during the show, according to court records. Don't forget to use the bathroom before a concert, kids!

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Metallica's North American tour kicks off on Monday, May 10th in Baltimore in support of their album, Hardwired? To Self-Destruct. For many of their fans, it's more than just a show and the band seems to sense this excitement and has a surprise for them; on the eve of their tour's kickoff, the legendary metal outfit will stream an exclusive Facebook live feed on Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 PM EST from the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

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On their next South American tour, Korn's bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu won't be on stage with the band, due to "unforeseen circumstances". However, the band will be joined by a special guest. Filling in for bass duties will be Tye Trujillo, the 12-year old son of Metallica's Robert Trujillo and member of the group The Helmets. Like father, like son.

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Metallica have announced that their WorldWired Tour is going to hit European arenas starting this September and will last until May of 2018. It is due to kick off on September 4th in Amsterdam, following the rescheduled Copenhagen show on September 2nd. Norwegian blackened hardcore punks Kvelertak will be the supporting act for the duration of the European part of the tour. The band has made clear that no additional shows will be added in this part of the world in the immediate future.

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Metallica's string of shows in Denmark isn't exactly going according to plan. The band was forced to abbreviate their set on February 3rd in Copenhagen after frontman James Hetfield said he was ill and they now postpone tonight's show in Denmark because the singer has been put on vocal rest. The metallers still have two shows at the Royal Arena on the 7th and 9th of February and promise to give updates on that soon.

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Metallica are among the nominees for "Best Rock Song" with "Hardwired" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards. But the metallers will also perform at the event. The last time Metallica performed at the Grammy Awards, they played the song "One" and were joined on stage by Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang. Now they promise something special once again.

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Halestorm have just released a new EP via Atlantic, titled ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs eP, where the band covers songs by Whitesnake, Sophie B. Hawkins, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Twenty One Pilots, Soundgarden, and Metallica. This is their third covers EP. Below you can listen to their covers of Metallica's "Ride The Lightning", Whitesnake's "Still Of The Night" and also Soundgarden's "Fell On Black Days".

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Metallica are releasing videos for all tracks on their upcoming new album, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct. Since it is a double album, you will get 13 videos, leading up to the album's release tomorrow. That's a lot of videos! Well, the band has started premiering them yesterday every two hours and the last one, "Lords Of Summer" (bonus track), just premiered as well. The clips were created in several different locations around the globe.

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As you know, Metallica's new double album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct, is about to hit the streets (November 18th) and the band has planned a special performance to mark its release. On Friday, they celebrate it with an intimate performance at the House of Vans in London, England for Fifth Members and lucky winners of the Vans ticket contest. If you can't be there, the good news is that the band will livestream their performance at 21:00 GMT.

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The third issue of Heavy Music Artwork will be out in January 2017. Following the second installment dedicated to Folklore, Heavy Music Artwork's third installment is called "Human" and is an introspective outlook on music and art. Among other things, it features interviews with Opeth, Devin Townsend, In Flames, Neurosis, Dark Funeral, Alter Bridge, plus artists profiles and interviews with Dave McKean, Seth Siro Anton, Orion Landau and many more.

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