Metallica tour

[Steve]

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February 5th, 2003


METALLICA, LIMP BIZKIT and LINKIN PARK COMMITTED to the SANITARIUM
Rock fans rejoice! Three of the music world's greatest, most vital bands are joining forces for one of the most compelling tours in rock history, the Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003. Metallica, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park come together for this once-in-a-lifetime live extravaganza that will kick off this coming summer, with all 3 bands playing headline length sets. The 3 groups are also delivering new albums to coincide with this unprecedented juggernaut throughout the U.S. The Summer Sanitarium Tour is slated to officially begin on July 4th. Metallica's inaugural Summer Sanitarium tour - which trekked across the U.S. in a series of sold out shows in the summer of 2000 - was one of the most successful concert events of that year, and featured some of the biggest names in rock, including Metallica, Korn, Kid Rock and System Of A Down.

For Metallica, who will be delivering their first studio album in more than five years this summer, the tour will mark their first appearance on American stages since 2000's Summer Sanitarium run. With more than 85 million albums sold worldwide, and holding down gold or platinum certifications in more than 40 countries, Metallica enters their third decade at the top of their game, largely regarded as one of the most influential groups in music history. Since their inception in 1981 the group has broken countless records, garnered numerous awards including 6 Grammys and engaged in several history-charting performances, including a groundbreaking appearance with the San Francisco Symphony in 1999. Their much anticipated new disc - their 8th studio album - entitled St. Anger, will be in stores on June 10th and is their first studio release since 1997's Re-Load, which debuted at #1 in 12 countries around the world and has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide to date.

Limp Bizkit, led by multi-talented frontman Fred Durst burst on to the rock scene in 1997 with their masterpiece, Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$, and are credited with single-handedly re-invigorating the rock genre by changing the face of alternative and rock radio. Having sold 28 million albums worldwide with just 3 studio releases, their last studio album Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water, sold 13 million copies worldwide and is certified platinum in 33 countries. It is the only rock record in the history of Sound Scan to sell over 1 million copies in its first week of sales. The band's long awaited follow up, Lessismore is tentatively set to be released May of 2003.

Linkin Park became the biggest selling band of 2001 with more than 8 million albums sold for their acclaimed album Hybrid Theory. Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of rock's most important new forces, the band refuses to be pigeonholed as 'just' a rock band, describing their sound as a 'cross-section of many genres', including alternative rock, hip hop and electronic. For the past eighteen months Linkin Park has been hard at work on Meteora, their new album on Warner Bros. Records due March 25th, 2003. Produced by Don Gilmore and Linkin Park, Meteora features Linkin Park's new single 'Somewhere I Belong,' which will be released to radio in late February.

In addition, Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003 is proud to announce Deftones and Mudvayne to the line-up. Deftones are currently putting the finishing touches on their as yet untitled 4th record once again produced by Terry Date. The record will be released this June. Mudvayne, The Peoria, Illinois, quartet are supporting their second album, The End of All Things To Come following the gold success of their debut L.D. 50..

In no particular order, here are the confirmed cities for Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003. Specific dates to be confirmed later. Most of these shows will go on sale February 22nd. Stay tuned!

Minneapolis
St. Louis
Orlando
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Columbus
Montreal
Dallas
Houston
Seattle
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Detroit
Toronto
Washington /Baltimore
Chicago

[Dogstar]

Not crazy about the other bands, but I would love to Metallica.

[hotforscott]

I thought it was kind of strange for them to be touring together. We were all talking about it at work. They shouldn't be grouped together because Metallica Rocks and the other 2 are just a lot of noise. Just my opinion!

[JenRN]

I have seen Metallica in concert and would love to again!!! I agree not real thrilled with seeing Fred Durst or the others. Hmmm.... I bet this show my husband would go to with me, he likes System of the Down and Mudvayne and unfortunatly the rest! I guess I will see Metallica and then leave to go get a drink or something(yeah right) This would be a wicked pit experience YIKES!!!!!!!:eek:

[Bridge of Clay]

Metallica: ok
Limp Bizkit: eww
Linkin Park: :throwup: argh!

[Lechium]

Alright, when Tallica was touring with Kid Rock and SOAD it was sorta col cuz both were fresh and there was somethign new about them.

But now... OK I knew Tallica was dead for me when they made a song with Ja Rule, but this has really exeeded my expectations of how low they could sink. Tallica, the band that used to be pro underground, and anti-maintream/mtv, now does whatever it takes to hold on to popularity, by becomming MTV's sweethearts. Sad.

[GeeK_2004]

Lechium: I like your avatar!!!

[hotforscott]

Originally posted by Lechium
Alright, when Tallica was touring with Kid Rock and SOAD it was sorta col cuz both were fresh and there was somethign new about them.

But now... OK I knew Tallica was dead for me when they made a song with Ja Rule, but this has really exeeded my expectations of how low they could sink. Tallica, the band that used to be pro underground, and anti-maintream/mtv, now does whatever it takes to hold on to popularity, by becomming MTV's sweethearts. Sad.


A lot of people I work with feel that way. They listen to more metal music, that isn't heard of mainly. They have the advantage of listening before buying because they work in a music store, but they really didn't think that Metallica was up to par either. They hear about the music they listen to through a certain magazine, that I cannot remember the name, but nothing mainstream. I thought that they had the strongest opinions about this.

[Dogstar]

The black album is the last Metallica one I bought. I haven't really liked anything after that. I still would like to see them, though.

[TeriB19]

I heard somewhere that that Lars guy is a f***ing Nazi. Any truth to that?;)

[jango]

Tallica? Oh my. Is that what the hip crowd calls them now?

Anyway, no interest in anything that involves Fred Durst and Lars Ulrich in the same facility. Thanks, but no thanks.

[JenRN]

I would go if it was just Metallica, I have seen them before and they rocked. But I really can't stand Fred Durst, even before the issues with him and Stapp, he is just a punk!:mad:

[hotforscott]

I thought the same thing, Jango. The "M-e" is just to difficult to throw in there, I guess!

[Lechium]

Actually Durst is a smart guy. No matter how much I disliek him and his music, you gotta admit that he has a) talent for scouting bands who recieve commercial success (staind, puddle of mudd) B) he's just a good businessman, cuz otherwise he wouldnt get one of the top chairs in Interscope Records.

I'd never pay do see him live thou.

[Lechium]

P.S. Metallica was called 'Tallica for longest time, from way back 80ies really.

And I dunno if Lars is a nazi, but he's a horribel drummer for sure -- I heard he takes crazy amount fo takes in studio to get beat right, and is pretty monotonous live. Also he has major ego problems.

[jango]

Originally posted by Lechium
P.S. Metallica was called 'Tallica for longest time, from way back 80ies really.

And I dunno if Lars is a nazi, but he's a horribel drummer for sure -- I heard he takes crazy amount fo takes in studio to get beat right, and is pretty monotonous live. Also he has major ego problems.

I've been into music for looooooong time, and I've never called (or heard anyone call) Metallica, Tallica. Oh well. Fred Durst has NO talent. If Staind and POM hadn't been signed by him, someone else would've stepped up. Aside from that, they're not extraordinary bands, and commercial success means nothing in the long run.

[CollectiveSoul]

god linkin park is gay

[Steve]

I've also never heard anyone call Metallica " 'Tallica "

jango is also right - if Durst didn't sign POM or Staind, someone else would have. Is POM a good band anyways? I don't like them very much... they seem to be the summer trendy band IMO. Their CD and their singles were released at the right times to get them their early success. Can they keep the success they have achieved up to now? That's another story...

Personally, I would not go see this tour. I'm sure ticket prices will be extremely high, and I dislike Durst and Mudvayne.

[CollectiveSoul]

True,

Puddle of Mudd is all about one theme "losing your girlfriend". every single song is like that.

[JenRN]

I only like Metallica out of this line up anyways. I really haven't played them to much either in the last 5 years or so. I just really dislike Fred Durst!:mad: I do like Staind, they are pretty cool, to bad they won't be there.

[hotforscott]

I liked Blurry, by Puddle of Mudd. I bought the Cd, but didn't like anything else on it.

Also, from the video, I thought it was about his child. (Blurry)????

[JenRN]

The leaed singer of Puddle of Mudd always looks like he is squinting, like he has dirt in his eyes or something!:lol:

[hotforscott]

He looks scruffy. I bet Pamela Anderson hooks up with him next. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[JenRN]

Originally posted by hotforscott
He looks scruffy. I bet Pamela Anderson hooks up with him next. :lol: :lol: :lol:
LOL your are probably right! She is one hussy!!!!:puke: :flasher:

[HigherGirl]

would love to see metallica...Have liked them since High School...(Class of 1990) Boy am I old...I love all those 80's bands...Seeing Bon Jovi March 1st and Def Leppard on March 28th..Linkin Park is ok..they got a couple good ones, don't care too much for the "Limp" guys though, But Metallica alone would be worth the $$$$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dogstar]

Originally posted by HigherGirl
would love to see metallica...Have liked them since High School...(Class of 1990) Boy am I old...

LOL, you're too funny...You are not old :)...Class of '79 here ;)...

[Steve]

Originally posted by Dogstar
LOL, you're too funny...You are not old :)...Class of '79 here ;)...

DAYYYYAMMMM!! I wasn't born until '81 hehe ;)

[hotforscott]

I was born in 79, my husband graduated in 90 though. i graduated in 95, should have been 97, but I was an army brat and moved around so much that i had enough credits to graduate 2 years sooner. i went to one summer school session just to be able to do it, but the rest i had from other schools. it was pretty cool, i got lucky.

[Mulletman]

Originally posted by TeriB19
I heard somewhere that that Lars guy is a f***ing Nazi. Any truth to that?;)

there was a metallica thread and i wasnt informed of this.....

whose in charge here!?!?

[Flip]

Again what panet is leachium on if he thinks metallica were called "tallica"

[Lechium]

Flip, go on any Metallica fan board and see what people call refere to them as.

And I'm on planet Earth. You're however on the planet "I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon and bash Lechium just likr everyone esle does for any tiny reason I dinf, cuz that's the hip thing to do"

[Dogstar]

Originally posted by Steve
DAYYYYAMMMM!! I wasn't born until '81 hehe ;)

OMG...Now I feel old ;).

[Flip]

Originally posted by Lechium
<b>Flip, go on any Metallica fan board and see what people call refere to them as.

And I'm on planet Earth. You're however on the planet "I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon and bash Lechium just likr everyone esle does for any tiny reason I dinf, cuz that's the hip thing to do" </b>

Are you telling me that peppl uset to call metallica Tallica?

[Lechium]

People in general like attacking me here hehe

[TeriB19]

Originally posted by Steve
DAYYYYAMMMM!! I wasn't born until '81 hehe ;) Watch it, young man!

I graduated 8th grade in 1981. Damn Steve, you be making me feel old, n'sh*t.

[Steve]

heheh all you ancient people!!! lol

[Flip]

Originally posted by TeriB19
Watch it, young man!

I graduated 8th grade in 1981. Damn Steve, you be making me feel old, n'sh*t.

Young man........*thinks of YMCA song*

[Mulletman]

Originally posted by Steve
heheh all you ancient people!!! lol

lol yea.....

but then again, thats gonna be us in a couple years......... oh......God...... :crying:

[TeriB19]

Yes, and if there is a God in heaven, I'll still be here to see it and give you crap about being old.:D

[Dogstar]

Originally posted by Mulletman
lol yea.....

but then again, thats gonna be us in a couple years......... oh......God...... :crying:


Hehehehe, you won't believe how the years fly by :D

[luvscott4ever]

You know I'm there with ya DS and Teri...I graduated in 83, now it's time for my kid to graduate here in 03!!! Dang, where does the time go...Anywho, got my tickets today for the show...Will be there to see Mudvayne (sp) and Deftones...the kid LOVES Deftones...then when the other two (Limp/Park) hit the stage...I hit the concession stands for alcohol, Just like you said Jen!! Don't like either band, but have wanted to see Metallica for ages now!! I too love the Black Album, it's the only one I have, but I have downloaded some of their other songs! Then I've got Disturbed again in May and Memorial weekend...XFEST!! Can't wait for that, this will be my first time and am sooo excited, not sure who's gonna be there yet, but it aught to ROCK!! And party, party, party..all weekend!! My kid also found out today that there is another concert coming this summer called Lalapalooza, with Incubus, Audioslave, and Queens of the Stoneage and a couple of other bands I've never heard of...YEAH!! so we're off to Milwaukee (it's the closest venue to us) More concerts..Finally, I'm starting to go thru withdrawl!! Sorry soo long, but man, I'm sooo happy there are some really good shows coming up, I NEED MUSIC!! Rock on all!!:dancing:

[Dogstar]

Luvscott, I'm with ya. Would love to see Metallica, but I don't like Limp Bizkit or Linkin Park...Alcohol sounds like a good plan, hehehe. I hope Lollapalooza comes to my area. I'd love to see QOTSA! Their new CD is really good. I'm seeing Audioslave March 7!

[luvscott4ever]

Originally posted by Dogstar
Luvscott, I'm with ya. Would love to see Metallica, but I don't like Limp Bizkit or Linkin Park...Alcohol sounds like a good plan, hehehe. I hope Lollapalooza comes to my area. I'd love to see QOTSA! Their new CD is really good. I'm seeing Audioslave March 7!

I don't like Limp or Park either..YUK!! That's why I'll be drinking or finding something better to do while they are on stage! ;) Lollapalooza isn't coming here to me, that's why I have to go to see them, I'll check 93X's web site and see where else they are going to be, there aren't any dates yet, only locations, doesn't matter to me though, cuz I'm soooo there..And I'm soo jealous of you, Audioslave is going to be here on Sunday (Feb 23rd) but that's the day I leave for my cruise, go figure..thank goodness for Lolla, now I can see them..Thanx for the tip on Queens, looks like I'll be going to Best Buy to make me a purchase!! :D

[Dogstar]

The QOTSA CD is called Songs for the Deaf. It features Dave Grohl on drums, which is the whole reason I got it. I love him. It's a cool sound. I think you'll like it!

[luvscott4ever]

I know, Anna and I like the Foo Fighters alot...She was really pumped to see them on the bill, she mentioned to me about being able to see Dave Grohl, she thinks he's pretty cool!! On the web-site, it sounds like there are some more bands to be announced and the tour kicks off in July.

[luvscott4ever]

Originally posted by Dogstar
The QOTSA CD is called Songs for the Deaf. It features Dave Grohl on drums, which is the whole reason I got it. I love him. It's a cool sound. I think you'll like it!

You know it, I'd take your suggestions any time on music, being as we have alot of the same taste in it....See why I like you sooo much??!! :D

[hotforscott]

Hmmm, I wonder who else will be on the tour. That is interesting that there will be more added. It may be a pretty cool event.

[Dogstar]

Originally posted by luvscott4ever
You know it, I'd take your suggestions any time on music, being as we have alot of the same taste in it....See why I like you sooo much??!! &nbsp;:D

Right back at you! Rock ON!

[Lechium]

2Dog: get QOTSA's previous album "Rated R" No Grohl there but it's really good. Grohl didnt write any songs for "Songs..." either... he's cool, but QOTSA is much bigger than him... it's sad they get all attention because of him, rather than cuz they're an awesome band.

[Dogstar]

Originally posted by Lechium
<b>2Dog: get QOTSA's previous album "Rated R" No Grohl there but it's really good. Grohl didnt write any songs for "Songs..." either... he's cool, but QOTSA is much bigger than him... it's sad they get all attention because of him, rather than cuz they're an awesome band. </b>

Yeah, I've looked in the record stores for the previous one, but I haven't been able to find it. I think I might order it online. I know Grohl didn't write any of the stuff, but I do like him a lot and I'm glad I at least *discovered* them, LOL. And he was just a guest drummer, I think, for the Songs for the Deaf CD. I don't think he's a permanment member, given that he's pretty involved with his own band.