A very long time ago, Apocalytpica got their start as a classical Metallica tribute act; the Finnish band released their debut album Plays Metallica By Four Cellos way back in 1996. Apocalyptica quickly evolved into their own symphonic metal project, and they’ve had a huge career over the years. But now, Apocalyptica are getting ready ...

Your cover of Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ reached Number 3 on the UK Top 40 in 2001. Name either of the two tracks that placed above you. “Bob the Builder? Was Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ one of them?” CORRECT. Kylie topped the charts with ‘Can’t Get You Out of My […]The ...

Kelly Clarkson covered Metallica’s “Sad But True” for the Kellyoke segment on today’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. It was her her time covering the band, and it seems like we have Isla Fisher to thank for that. The actress appeared on Clarkson’s show back in February, and convinced Clarkso...

A few weeks back Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were honored with the Library of Congress’ George Gershwin Prize. Lots of musicians performed for a congressional audience in the duo’s honor, including Metallica, who opened the show with a cover of “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleedi...

Lars Ulrich and Chad Smith will appear in the This Is Spinal Tap sequel, which is currently in production in New Orleans. The Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummers will presumably join the long lineage of Spinal Tap’s ill-fated drummers. They join a cast that includes already-announced cameos from Paul McCartney, Elton John, and...