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METALLICA is back in the studio recording their new album. The band has extended a personal invitation to each and every one of you to follow along in the recording process.

Exactly three weeks ago on July 6, Metallica threw a party for approx 100 lucky contest winners. For all of you that did not make it to the party, we put together a little video that captures the activities.

On July 13th, in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall, the second annual Metallibash took place, all organized and presented by the fans.

Metallica teamed up with the T.J. Martell Foundation to raise funds for charity by offering an entire day in the studio with the band and Bob Rock for auction on eBay.

A few days has past since the ReLaunch Party, here is a note from Lars.

It really will be released this year! The long talked about collaboration of Metallica with Ja Rule will finally be released on Dec 10, 2002.

Damn, things in 'Tallica land have been heating up lately and this week was no exception. From working on the Ramones tracks, to a secret gig in San Francisco in front of 100 people, to a NEW SONG played at that secret gig.

Around 11pm SPUN hit the stage at Kimos, a small club in San Francisco. They introduced themselves as "Hi, we are Bob's band". Now the cat was definitely out of the bag as the surprised crowd recognize their hometown boys.

As we previously reported on May 1st Metallica is now back in the studio. As promised we are bringing you exclusive shots from the heart of the recording studio.