Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for the heavy-metal band Metallica, was on hand to bring a measure of raw energy to an all-too-brief collaboration with the New York string quartet Flux

Legendary rockers The Rolling Stones have managed to persuade superstars Metallica to open for them at two gigs later this year.

The metal titans, whose days as a regular support band are long behind them, will play on the Stones "'A Bigger Bang" tour at SBC Park in San Francisco on November 13&15.

It's been a long time since Metallica opened for anyone, but when it's the Rolling Stones calling ...

Heavy metal titans Metallica will open both of the Rolling Stones' San Francisco shows in November, potentially providing the English rockers with their toughest competition since James Brown preceded them on stage 41 years ago.

Jumpin' Jack Flash meet the Master of Puppets.