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08/24/10 The Big 4 DVD Release Info [link]
Metallica has officially announced the release of The Big 4 Live From Sofia, Bulgaria DVD (yes, that's the title). It will be available on October 15 in Europe, October 18 in most of the rest of the world, and October 19 in North America. The two-disc DVD (or single Blu-ray disc) set will include the full set of all 4 bands along with behind the scenes and interview footage.

In addition to this, there will also be a limited edition "super deluxe" box set including the DVD set, five CDs (that include the entire show), a 24-page booklet, a poster, photos of all bands, and a Big 4 guitar pick.

Pre-orders will be open shortly at the Metallica.com and MetClub stores, and art-work and further details are expected soon.

08/24/10 Ride The Lightning Blue Vinyl [link]
Because Sound Matters has yet another new rare vinyl coming your way! A rare Ride The Lightning blue vinyl is being released this Thursday at 1pm PST. There were only 1000 units created, and 500 are on-sale through BecauseSoundMatters.com. The other 500 will, presumably, be available through MetClub, but no word yet on those.

08/24/10 MetClub T-Shirt Sale, Rob Shifter [link]
A handful of t-shirts will be marked down to $9.98 starting this Thursday in the MetClub store! Further, next Thursday, September 2nd, 3 Robert Trujillo gear shifters go on sale! There's only 100 each, so don't miss out!

08/18/10 So What! 17.2 [link]
Clubbers, MetClub has announced issue 17.2 of So What! - be sure to check out the details at MetClub.com.

08/18/10 Hammett At Johnny Ramone Tribute [link]
Hammett was one of the special guests at the sixth annual Johnny Ramone tribute on July 25 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Kirk introduced a screening of Johnny's favorite film, "The Bride of Frankenstein" by James Whale. Kirk did an interview at the tribute and footage is here, here, and here.

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