Let's start off the tour with a video, shall we? Here we have the band rehearsing The Unforgiven from last night. Men Eater are just finishing up their set, and More Than A Thousand are up next. Enjoy the video!

Super Bock brings you Super Rock with Super Metallica! It's a warm, sunny day here in Lisbon, and the fans are already lining up outside. The other acts playing today are: Men Eater, More Than A Thousand, The Blood Brothers, Mastodon, Stone Sour, and Joe Satriani.

The band rehearsed tonight to an almost empty house, about 14 lucky fans were able to see the exclusive show. They saw the band discussing many aspects of the setlist, and watched them perform a variety of songs. Plus, an old friend had returned once again and stick his camera in the guys' faces. That's right, Ross Halfin will be photographing the band these next couple shows. Are you guys ready for the Sick Of The Studio tour to begin? So are we! Big day tomorrow. See you then!

Day 2 here in Lisbon, and the crew are continuing the preparation for the Sick Of The Studio Tour. More pics from yesterday and today posted.

The Sick Of The Studio '07 tour begins on Thursday! But first, the crew must set up all the equipment to make sure everything is in working order. Those pictures are up, including some from rehearsals at HQ last week.

So the heavily rumored Live Earth gig is finally confirmed. Metallica is scheduled to play a very short set in the early evening. The band is currently rehearsing this week for the entire tour, with a nice variety of songs I must say. Will there be a new or rare one? Stay tuned to MetOnTour.com during the tour! Pics of the boys rehearsing will be up later this week. See ya soon! -MOT

There it is. All 11 shows on the Sick of the Studio '07 Tour. We will see you in June!

As you have read on Metallica.com, Metallica will be taking a break from recording, and visiting Europe again this summer for a few weeks. Two dates have been announced, with more to come. Stay tuned!