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Stevie Wonder, Metallica, Neil Young top San Francisco's Outside Lands fest

Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are among the acts helming the fifth annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival this summer in San Francisco. April 17, 2012 - Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are among the acts helming the fifth annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival this summer in San Francisco.

In Pictures: Exodus in Oakland, CA

The Oakland Metro Opera House was ground zero for NorCal Thrash metal act Exodus last weekend where they celebrated the life of the band's original vocalist Paul Baloff with a tribute show dubbed 'Bonded By Baloff.' Punctuating the event was an appearance on stage by former bandmate Kirk Hammett, who now plays with a little band called Metallica. February 8, 2012 - Photos of Exodus and special guests, live in concert on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at The Oakland Metro Opera House in Oakland, CA, during their "Bonded By Baloff" tribute show.

Metallica unveils new music festival

Metallica will headline and curate its own weekend 'music and lifestyle' extravaganza this summer, the band has announced. February 7, 2012 - Metallica will headline and curate its own weekend "music and lifestyle" extravaganza this summer, the band has announced.

Metallica's "Beyond Magnetic" EP headed to CD

'Beyond Magnetic,' the four-song EP that Metallica issued as a digital-only offering last month, will be released on CD in North America on Jan. 31. January 4, 2012 - "Beyond Magnetic," the four-song EP that Metallica issued as a digital-only offering last month, will be released on CD in North America on Jan. 31.

Reunions, special guests highlight Metallica's anniversary week

Rock icons Metallica celebrated their 30th anniversary last week with an intimate four-night San Francisco party open to fan club members only and featuring an impressive array of surprise special guests -- including former band members Jason Newsted, Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney. December 12, 2011 - Rock icons Metallica celebrated their 30th anniversary last week with an intimate four-night San Francisco party open to fan club members only and featuring an impressive array of surprise special guests -- including former band members Jason Newsted, Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney.

Album: Lou Reed & Metallica, "Lulu" (Warner Bros.)

Could it have been worse? Possibly. Would that have been difficult? Absolutely: in no way does 'Lulu,' a jejune feat of shrill and compulsive dross-assembling that in scale and complexity makes 'Metal Machine Music' look like the feat of an autistic three-year-old, reflect on anything you previously knew about these guys, their careers. November 1, 2011 - Could it have been worse? Possibly. Would that have been difficult? Absolutely.

Metallica cancels debut show in India, fans riot

Metallica's first-ever concert in India was canceled today due to what the band says were safety concerns, and fans rioted at the venue after getting word that there would be no show. October 28, 2011 - Metallica's first-ever concert in India was canceled due to what the band says were safety concerns, and fans rioted at the venue after getting word that there would be no show.

Metallica headed to India, Abu Dhabi in October

Metallica has been tapped to headline the F1 Rocks concert in Delhi on Oct. 28, marking the band's first performance in India. // Tour dates at SoundSpike September 21, 2011 - Metallica has been tapped to headline the F1 Rocks concert in Delhi on Oct. 28, marking the band's first performance in India.

Metallica, Lou Reed album collaboration due in November

A Nov. 1 release date has been set for 'Lulu,' a new album by Lou Reed and Metallica. August 29, 2011 - A Nov. 1 release date has been set for "Lulu," a new album by Lou Reed and Metallica.

Metallica sets 30th anniversary shows for fan club members

Metallica will take over the Fillmore in San Francisco for a week of shows in December, open only to fan club members, with tickets for the exclusive run available at low at $6 each. // Tour dates at SoundSpike July 29, 2011 - Metallica will take over the Fillmore in San Francisco for a week of shows in December, open only to fan club members, with tickets for the exclusive run available at low at $6 each.
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