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      <title>Dave Grohl Names 'Cringiest' Foo Fighters Lyric</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Foo Fighters frontman reveals what he feels to be his 'cringiest' lyric during an episode of 'Hot Ones Versus.' <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-grohl-cringiest-foo-fighters-lyric/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Foo Fighters frontman reveals what he feels to be his &apos;cringiest&apos; lyric during an episode of &apos;Hot Ones Versus.&apos; <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-grohl-cringiest-foo-fighters-lyric/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here's a Look Ahead to June 2026's New Music Releases</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:47:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This promises to be a a reissue-heavy month, but some new releases stand out.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/june-2026-new-music-releases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This promises to be a a reissue-heavy month, but some new releases stand out.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/june-2026-new-music-releases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Doesn't Want More Bass on '...And Justice for All'</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:41:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The bassist called the 1988 LP "the largest-selling garage duo album of all time." <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-doesnt-want-bass-metallica-and-justice-for-all-remixed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The bassist called the 1988 LP &quot;the largest-selling garage duo album of all time.&quot; <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-doesnt-want-bass-metallica-and-justice-for-all-remixed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica Made Concert History at First Show of 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:55:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They drew an enormous crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-concert-history-2026-greece-olympic-stadium/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They drew an enormous crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-concert-history-2026-greece-olympic-stadium/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica Plays First Show of 2026: Video, Set List</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:46:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The "one night only" visit meant the band could pack more of their most famous songs into the set list.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-2026-set-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &quot;one night only&quot; visit meant the band could pack more of their most famous songs into the set list.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-2026-set-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matthew Wilkening]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Legendary Albums That Almost Had Different Titles</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:46:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These legendary rock and metal albums originally had different names than the ones they're known as today — here's why they changed. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-albums-original-title-changed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These legendary rock and metal albums originally had different names than the ones they&apos;re known as today &#x2014;&#xA0;here&apos;s why they changed. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-albums-original-title-changed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Megaforce, Vertigo, DGC, Harvest / Capitol</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Slipknot's Shawn Crahan Recalls First Time Seeing Joey Jordison</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:16:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Shawn Crahan recalls what it was like seeing Joey Jordison play for the first time prior to the drummer joining Slipknot. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/slipknot-clown-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Shawn Crahan recalls what it was like seeing Joey Jordison play for the first time prior to the drummer joining Slipknot. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/slipknot-clown-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Newsted Opens Up on Difficulty of Joining 'Depressed' Metallica</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:42:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-metallica-cliff-burton-death/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-metallica-cliff-burton-death/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Dylan Rives, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica's New 'Reload' Box Set</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.' <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-unboxes-metallica-reload-box-set/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album &apos;Reload.&apos; <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-unboxes-metallica-reload-box-set/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Interview: Throat Cancer, the Chophouse Band + More</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-throat-cancer-blackberry-smoke-new-tour-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jason Newsted dives deep into this year's tour with the Chophouse Band and how a friendship with Blackberry Smoke and a battle with throat cancer led to it. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-throat-cancer-blackberry-smoke-new-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jason Newsted dives deep into this year&apos;s tour with the Chophouse Band and how a friendship with Blackberry Smoke and a battle with throat cancer led to it. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-throat-cancer-blackberry-smoke-new-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>'I Was Gonna Die' - Why Jason Newsted Really Left Metallica</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-metallica-exit-real-reason/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:38:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Don’t tell me I’m not committed," the bassist said. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-metallica-exit-real-reason/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Don&#x2019;t tell me I&#x2019;m not committed,&quot; the bassist said. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-metallica-exit-real-reason/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dave Mustaine Insists He Put Beef With Metallica to Rest Long Ago</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-doesnt-want-feud-metallica/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:34:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dave Mustaine once again said Megadeth's 'Ride the Lightning' was his way of paying respect to Metallica and that he doesn't want a feud with them. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-doesnt-want-feud-metallica/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Mustaine once again said Megadeth&apos;s &apos;Ride the Lightning&apos; was his way of paying respect to Metallica and that he doesn&apos;t want a feud with them. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-doesnt-want-feud-metallica/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Celebrates 'Free and Clear' Cancer Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:17:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The former Metallica bassist "underwent a procedure for throat cancer" in 2025, and he says that he's now living a more "clear-headed" lifestyle. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-free-and-clear-cancer-clear-headed-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The former Metallica bassist &quot;underwent a procedure for throat cancer&quot; in 2025, and he says that he&apos;s now living a more &quot;clear-headed&quot; lifestyle. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/jason-newsted-free-and-clear-cancer-clear-headed-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Photos - 20 Rock and Metal Stars in 1986 Vs. Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-stars-1986-now-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &apos;80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-stars-1986-now-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Every Band That Played Ozzfest From A to Z</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How many of these do you remember from Ozzfest over the years? <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/every-band-played-ozzfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How many of these do you remember from Ozzfest over the years? <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/every-band-played-ozzfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica to Reissue 'Reload' With 'Massive' Box Set</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Metallica have announced a remastered, reissued version of their 1997 album 'Reload' with a 'massive' deluxe box set that'll be out in June. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Metallica have announced a remastered, reissued version of their 1997 album &apos;Reload&apos; with a &apos;massive&apos; deluxe box set that&apos;ll be out in June. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Metallica Celebrates 'ReLoad''s Upcoming 30th Anniversary With Deluxe Set</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-reload-box-set/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:14:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Band's 1997 'Load' sequel gets the deluxe remastered treatment for the upcoming 30th anniversary. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-reload-box-set/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Band&apos;s 1997 &apos;Load&apos; sequel gets the deluxe remastered treatment for the upcoming 30th anniversary. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-reload-box-set/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Gallucci]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Megadeth Just Did Something Live for the Second Time Ever</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/megadeth-metallica-ride-the-lightning-live/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fans in Columbia got a real treat from Megadeth as the band did something for just the second time in their history. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/megadeth-metallica-ride-the-lightning-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans in Columbia got a real treat from Megadeth as the band did something for just the second time in their history. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/megadeth-metallica-ride-the-lightning-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>15 Times Bands Named Themselves in Songs</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:37:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are 15 times bands shouted themselves out in songs or referenced their moniker in another way. Some of the bands did it in more than one song. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/times-bands-named-themselves-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are 15 times bands shouted themselves out in songs or referenced their moniker in another way. Some of the bands did it in more than one song. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/times-bands-named-themselves-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dave Mustaine Shares How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash Band</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-influenced-every-big-4-thrash-band/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:50:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Megadeth frontman and guitarist explains the one specific way in which he influenced all four of thrash's 'Big 4' bands. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-influenced-every-big-4-thrash-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Megadeth frontman and guitarist explains the one specific way in which he influenced all four of thrash&apos;s &apos;Big 4&apos; bands. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-influenced-every-big-4-thrash-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Who Are the 'Big 4' Bands of Heavy Metal?</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/big-4-heavy-metal/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:14:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Only the genre's biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the title. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/big-4-heavy-metal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Only the genre&apos;s biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the title. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/big-4-heavy-metal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pantera Win March Madness, Decades of Destruction Tournament</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/pantera-win-march-madness-decades-destruction/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The "Cowboys From Hell" emerged over Metallica in the championship round. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/pantera-win-march-madness-decades-destruction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &quot;Cowboys From Hell&quot; emerged over Metallica in the championship round. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/pantera-win-march-madness-decades-destruction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>One Thing Dave Mustaine Used to Miss About Being in Metallica</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-one-thing-miss-about-metallica/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:28:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dave Mustaine shared that there's at least one thing he used to miss about being in Metallica and it's the feeling of brotherhood between them. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-one-thing-miss-about-metallica/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Mustaine shared that there&apos;s at least one thing he used to miss about being in Metallica and it&apos;s the feeling of brotherhood between them. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-one-thing-miss-about-metallica/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica Announces Only 2 Non-Sphere US Shows of 2026</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:52:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Once again, they'll do No Repeat Weekend with different opening acts on each night. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Once again, they&apos;ll do No Repeat Weekend with different opening acts on each night. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/295/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Monica Schipper, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica Announce Only 2 Non-Sphere U.S. Tour Dates of 2026</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026-tour-dates/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:41:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Metallica's No Repeat Weekend comes to an arena with Suicidal Tendencies and Spiritbox. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026-tour-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Metallica&apos;s No Repeat Weekend comes to an arena with Suicidal Tendencies and Spiritbox. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-mohegan-sun-2026-tour-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2026 - Tour Guide</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/2026-rock-metal-tour-guide/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026, when they're on the road and how to get tickets. We update this guide on a regular basis. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/2026-rock-metal-tour-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026, when they&apos;re on the road and how to get tickets. We update this guide on a regular basis. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/2026-rock-metal-tour-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>March Madness, Decades of Destruction - Vote in the Championship</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-championship-metallica-vs-pantera/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:50:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the '80s and '90s that's left with Metallica and Pantera going head to head in the March Madness championship. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-championship-metallica-vs-pantera/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the &apos;80s and &apos;90s that&apos;s left with Metallica and Pantera going head to head in the March Madness championship. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-championship-metallica-vs-pantera/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>March Madness, Decades of Destruction - Vote Now in the Final 4</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-rock-metal-decades-final-4/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:52:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's Black Sabbath Vs. Metallica and Pantera Vs. Slipknot in the Final 4 of the tournament. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-rock-metal-decades-final-4/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s Black Sabbath Vs. Metallica and Pantera Vs. Slipknot in the Final 4 of the tournament. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/march-madness-rock-metal-decades-final-4/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>'The Best Metal Album Ever Made,' According to Gary Holt</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/gary-holt-best-metal-album/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt names metal's greatest albums and says his band "crushes" Metallica these days. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/gary-holt-best-metal-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt names metal&apos;s greatest albums and says his band &quot;crushes&quot; Metallica these days. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/gary-holt-best-metal-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>11 Best Covers of '80s Songs By '90s Rock + Metal Bands</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/80s-cover-songs-90s-rock-metal-bands/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bands like Nine Inch Nails, Sublime and Deftones have dipped back into the past to give a hit from the '80s a second life.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/80s-cover-songs-90s-rock-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bands like Nine Inch Nails, Sublime and Deftones have dipped back into the past to give a hit from the &apos;80s a second life.  <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/80s-cover-songs-90s-rock-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Huge Metallica Song Actor Elijah Wood Can No Longer Listen To</title>
      <link>https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-song-elijah-wood-cant-listen-to/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:39:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['Lord of the Rings' actor Elijah Wood revealed that he can no longer listen to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' because his son played it so much. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-song-elijah-wood-cant-listen-to/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Lord of the Rings&apos; actor Elijah Wood revealed that he can no longer listen to Metallica&apos;s &apos;Enter Sandman&apos; because his son played it so much. <a href="https://ultimatemetallica.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-song-elijah-wood-cant-listen-to/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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