Metal Hammer magazine will release a 20th anniversary tribute to Metallica’s Black Album on August 24th, as part of the publication’s September issue.
The tribute features 11 previously unreleased songs, including a cover of “Enter Sandman” recorded by Lemmy and members of Zebrahead for the 1998 ECW: Extreme Music compilation.
Black Album Tribute Track Listing:
Metallica will play a series of four exclusive shows for fan club members at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on December 5, 7, 9, and 10 to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The performances will feature special guests and events, rare songs, and varied set lists.
Metallica has tracked a new full length album in collaboration with Lou Reed.
“Ever since we had the pleasure of performing with Lou at the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in October of 2009, we have been kicking around the idea of making a record together,” the band said in a statement.
Over the past few months, the band has been working out of its home studio in San Francisco, having tracked 10 songs for the effort, adding “while at this moment we’re not exactly sure when you’ll hear it, we’re beyond excited to share with you that the recording sessions wrapped up last week.”
The Big 4 — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax — have announced a show in Bronx, NY at Yankee Stadium on September 14.
The Big Four — Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax — have announced a single US show in Indio, CA at Empire Polo Club on April 23.