Metallica

In June of this year we were fortunate enough to return to Mexico City for three sold out shows at Foro Sol Stadium and with 155,000 of you there over the three nights, we knew it would be extra special. So we asked our friend Wayne Isham to join us with a film crew and the results of that crazy, magical, most memorable long weekend will be available on DVD and CD starting November 30 as "Orgullo, Pasion y Gloria: Tres Noches En La Ciudad de Mexico" ("Pride, Passion, and Glory: Three Nights in Mexico City").
The region free DVD's and CD's include songs from all three shows recorded on June 4, 6, and 7. Each show had a unique set list, totaling 34 different songs . . . they're all there on the two DVD set along with interviews with us. Other versions that will be available include one DVD (18 tracks), Blu-ray version of that DVD, a digi-pack with the DVD and two CD's, and finally the aforementioned deluxe version in a slip case with two DVD's and two CD's. Track listings for each configuration can be seen here. In keeping with the local theme, all the credits will be in Spanish (Portuguese for our Brazilian buddies) and will only be available at stores in Latin America. Of course we will also have it in The Official Metallica.com Store, starting sometime the week of December 7.

Most areas of Latin America will have the DVD available on November 30, however if you live in Brazil, check your local music store on December 8 and for fans in Argentina and Chile, "Orgullo, Pasion y Gloria: Tres Noches En La Ciudad de Mexico" hits the stores on December 10. All DVD's are region free and will play on any player worldwide.

And of course since we had such an amazing time in Mexico, we can't wait to go back . . . we'll see you in Monterrey and Guadalajara in March. More details on those shows coming very soon!

Click here for tracklists and format availablity by country.

Greetings and happy Monday! Your friendly Metallica tour installment for this morning includes more shows in Europe in April . . . we're looking forward to visiting the spectacular city of Riga, Latvia again for two nights on April 17 and 18 and how about our first trip to Vilnius, Lithuania on April 20!!!

Tickets for all three shows go on sale on December 7, but if you're a Met Club member, head on over to www.metclub.com for information about the upcoming pre-sales.

Apr 17 - Riga, Latvia - Riga Arena - On Sale Dec 7
Apr 18 - Riga, Latvia - Riga Arena - On Sale Dec 7
Apr 20 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Siemens Arena - On Sale Dec 7

You know the drill . . . more shows still in the works, so keep checking back here for additional announcements over the coming weeks.

Auction item Includes: ESP KH-102 LTD Signature Series Guitar signed by Metallica: Kirk Hammet, Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo.

The ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar is great for lightning fast leads. With the KH body style and Kirk's trademark skull-and-crossbones inlays, this model steps up with an alder body, rock-solid maple neck-thru construction, a rosewood fingerboard, EMG-81 pickups, and an original Floyd Rose tremolo. Extra-jumbo frets. Black hardware. 2 volume, tone, and 3-way switching controls.

ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Features:

Alder body Maple neck Rosewood fingerboard Neck-thru construction A set of EMG-81 pickups Original Floyd Rose tremolo Extra-jumbo frets Black hardware 2 volume, tone, and 3-way switching controls.

Since their inception in 1981, Metallica have gone from an underground heavy-metal band to one of the most successful acts in the world, with an intensely loyal if not rabid fanbase. Their relevance is undeniable as evidenced by their ability to sell out stadiums and arenas worldwide while continuing to sell millions of albums with each release -- a feat no other band in history has sustained over a 25+ year career.

The band’s worldwide catalog sales over the last four years are second only to those of the Beatles. In each year from 2000 to 2006 the band’s catalog sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide. In 2004, the band’s catalog topped the 4 million mark. In an industry of fickle sales - where fan loyalty is on the brink of becoming a thing of the past - and where industry sales have plummeted by an estimated 30 to 40% Metallica are the most successful modern catalog band in the world; far outselling all rivals in all genres on a yearly basis.

Metallica are a band whose success can be directly attributed to a passion and no-compromise attitude in every project they undertake.

Bid now and take home this guitar from rock legends Metallica today!

Metallica
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