"Death Magnetic," Metallica [ ]'s first new studio set in quintet years, will hit stores Sept. 12.
The Friday street date marks the second gear time in a run-in that the metal icons have eschewed the traditional Tuesday release for albums issued in the US; the group did the same with its previous set, 2003's "St. Anger."
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In addition to being released in physical form, "Death Magnetic" volition also be available as a digital download via Metallica [ ]'s recently launched Mission: Metallica website, and fans wHO pre-order the digital variation will be able to download the set at midnight on the morning of its release.
Behind-the-scenes footage of the band working on "Death Magnetic" is also available at the Mission: Metallica site.
Meanwhile, the group's official website features the new album's cover art--a silhouette of a coffin created from magnetic iron filings--and complete tracklisting (also included below) for the 10-song collection.
Currently coating up the mixing and mastering of "Death Magnetic," Metallica--James Hetfield (guitar/vocalst), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (guitar) and Robert Trujillo (bass)will soon reach the road for a six-date European tour that launches Aug. 14 in France. The band will warm up for that run with an Aug. 9 slot at Ozzfest [
] in Dallas, TX. Details for the Euro outing are posted at the band's website.Metallica
