Metallica

Friday, September 3

Metallica’s Metal Still Heavy

Heavy metal group Metallica has survived many set backs on their road to fame. When Metallica first arrived on the scene in 1981 their sound was not greeted with the critical acclaim they expected. Critics and the public criticized the band’s music. Despite all of the adversity, Metallica was gaining a legion of faithful fans. The band was on its way to the big time.

After years of constant touring, Metallica took a break to write and produce their next album, Metallica: The Black Album. When the album came onto the scene in 1991, fans flocked to stores to find the sound had changed. Some fans and critics even went as far as to say Metallica had “sold-out.” With their next few albums, Load, ReLoad and Garage Inc., they mellowed out their sound a great deal and even broke into blues and country-like songs. The new sound created a slight controversy between their faithful fans and critics.

Despite all of the rumors and criticism, Metallica continues to tour the world. In addition, the band has put out a new album with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, wrote and performed a song for a major movie, and is currently on the Madly in Anger With the World Tour which includes an Austin stop.

Tickets for Metallica with special guest Godsmack at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, September 3 at 7:30PM are $55 and $75 General Admission floor tickets and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com