New Metallica album to include bonus DVD
ByMar 27, 2003 11:00 PM
Metallica fans who’ve waited nearly six years for a new batch of tunes from the group have even more to look forward to now: the band’s new album, “St. Anger"--due out on June 10--will also include a free bonus DVD featuring footage of the band performing all of the songs from the new album.
Director Wayne Isham is in charge of filming the group’s performance of the album’s 11 tracks, seven of which have been filmed so far, according to Metallica’s website. Isham has worked with the group in the past on videos for “Enter Sandman, “Sad But True” and “I Disappear,” as well as on the “Cunning Stunts” and “S&M” concert DVDs.
Metallica fans who’ve waited nearly six years for a new batch of tunes from the group have even more to look forward to now: the band’s new album, “St. Anger"--due out on June 10--will also include a free bonus DVD featuring footage of the band performing all of the songs from the new album.
Director Wayne Isham is in charge of filming the group’s performance of the album’s 11 tracks, seven of which have been filmed so far, according to Metallica’s website. Isham has worked with the group in the past on videos for “Enter Sandman, “Sad But True” and “I Disappear,” as well as on the “Cunning Stunts” and “S&M” concert DVDs.
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Great White to perform at benefit for fallen guitarist
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Sony Music axes 1,000 employees
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China dates canceled by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones, who recently announced with great fanfare their plans to play their first-ever concerts in China, have canceled the shows due to severe acute respiratory syndrome, the flu-like disease that has been plaguing Asia of late.
“We are very sad and disappointed not to be able to do these concerts,” lead singer Mick Jagger said in a statement. “We have been looking forward to the shows in China for so long and will reschedule them as soon as possible.”
The Associated Press reports that the flu-like SARS illness has infected more than 1,400 people worldwide and killed 54, mostly in Asia.
The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have issued warnings regarding SARS, recommending that people in certain parts of Asia avoid live gatherings.
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