01/23/2008 Entry: "SO WHEN!?"

We were told March 14, 2007 that Metallica was in the studio. It was last May when Lars said that all the "backing tracks" were done. Metallica hit the road for Europe on the Sick of the Studio tour, where it was said that afterward they would hit the studio until October, effectively wrapping up recording their latest studio album. In July Lars predicted that James would lay vocals down in August, with mastering in November for an "early spring" release. Pictures on the official fan club site show the band in the studio as recently as December 10th.

Now Stereo Warning reports that the album may be delayed until September. There have also been rumors pointing to a March 18th release date. Either way, the silence from the Metallica camp has been deafening.

We do know that the band is hitting the road....
May 28: Chorzow, PL - Slaski Stadium
May 30: Landgraaf, NL - Pink Pop Festival
May 31: Getafe, ES - Electric Weekend
June 3: Prague, CZ - Slavia Stadium
June 5: Lisbon, PT Rock In Rio
June 7: Nurburgring, DE - Rock Am Ring
June 8: Nurnburg, DE - Rock Im Park