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Metallica confirmed at SXSW: Austin Chronicle
Austin Powell of the Austin Chronicle says he’s received confirmation from the Metallica camp that the metal superstars will indeed be playing Stubb’s on Friday March 20 at 10 p.m. as part of the “Guitar Hero: Metallica” showcase. The Chronicle founded SXSW in 1987.
Roland Swenson of SXSW was not too happy with Thursday’s “Off the Record” scoop, however. “He didn’t get it from us,” Swenson said. “We were told not to confirm anything and we’re sticking by that.”
OK, so hypothetically, let’s say everyone believes that stadium headliner Metallica is going to play Stubb’s, a venue that holds only 2,100. Is there going to be any way the average fan can get in? Swenson said it will be standard SX policy, with badges and wristbands getting priority. There will also be a line for those willing to pay cover, but admission will be based on space availability.
It promises to be pure insanity. But here’s the good news: Stubb’s is an outdoor venue. Fans will be able to hear the band all the way to Hyde Park.
Powell said he got the confirmation two days ago and notified SXSW organizers that he planned to print it, but never heard back from them.
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By Ami
March 12, 2009 2:13 PM | Link to this
Pack a picnic and go sit at a nearby park to listen..sounds better than fighting the crowds!
By Bud Good
March 12, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this
wow metal licka all da way up off in here. they used to rule the roost back in the late 80s. seem ‘em @ frank erwin center arena- winter of 1989. queensryche opened up. lol those were the good ole days.
By keith
March 12, 2009 3:40 PM | Link to this
must be nice for those who can afford to buy the wristband/badges who get to see this show, who probably aren’t real Metallica fans, but go so they can brag to their friends that they saw them, then probably say the show sucked
By Tarvin
March 12, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this
Saw Metallica open up for Ozzy on the Ultimate Sin tour at the Erwin Center. Great show!
By Will
March 12, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this
Yes, Keith, no one who can afford $125 for a weeklong pass to a kickass festival could POSSIBLY be a “real” Metallica fan. Touche.
I’ll remember this when I’m screaming my lungs out to Master of Puppets that I have no right to be there.
(Of course I’m assuming I don’t get shut out by badge people. I bet they’re not even real fans!!! :)
By Metallisux
March 12, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this
i wonder who the brain surgeon was that decided for them to use that venue….. i too saw them the last time they were in austin, back in 89 at the erwin center, and there were too many people there. i cannot imagine the havoc that will be wreaked there when they show up.
By southside_observer
March 12, 2009 4:36 PM | Link to this
They’ll need to keep the noise down to 85 db. Enter Soundman.
By Happy Dale
March 12, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this
LOL, metallica is coming to Stubbs lol, it might get crowded lol. Ha ha, should be a good show lol. Lol, I hope they play good, ha ha lol. Lol those were good songs, ha ha. LOL. Ha ha, lol. :)
By Jon
March 12, 2009 4:56 PM | Link to this
It’s too bad they suck now as opposed to the late 80’s. Hey SXSW try getting a REAL metal act like SLAYER!!!!!!!
By Maverique Tongue
March 12, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this
For those of you that have yet to allow the Metal from the new album pour into your soul, go get it now… it’s my favorite album since ‘And Justice For All’, this album shreds! For the Metallica purists, the new album redeems! At 42 yrs of age, hell yeah, I’ll be the there fighting the young crowds to show ‘em how to Kill ‘em All!!! What a great show that shall be!
Last one in the mosh pit listens to Poison instead!!!
By Jon
March 12, 2009 7:26 PM | Link to this
metallica or poison. What’s the difference??
By John
March 12, 2009 9:05 PM | Link to this
I love when the hipster trash attempts to mock Metallica. It’s cute.
By Dro
March 13, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this
LOL! to all you haterz out there badges get first priorty!
By metfuel
March 13, 2009 10:21 AM | Link to this
I dunno why people are surprised about them playing a small venue. They have in recent years even played surprise shows at the local scene in SF.
By pison fan
March 14, 2009 6:51 AM | Link to this
Metalica sux, I used to tape thier shows, then they turned on true fans, I have boycotted them ever since. Lars can blow himself, forget these goofballs. that is not what swx is about.
By Brendan
March 14, 2009 10:36 AM | Link to this
sounds cool
By Metallica Fan
March 15, 2009 4:56 AM | Link to this
You people are idiots if you even think for a minute that Metallica will be playing at Stubb’s for SXSW… Metallica isn’t showing up, it’s going to be a Guitar Hero contest. Metallica is being featured on the new Guitar Hero game… This is just a promotional event.
Save yourselves some time and go see a “confirmed” band on the official SXSW lineup.
By i_could_be_anyone
March 15, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
its gonna be BANANAS!!!!!!!
By dere
March 15, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this
Does anyone have any idea what tickets may cost?!?!
By dude
March 16, 2009 12:32 AM | Link to this
you know, they crashed woodstock lolapalooza and bonaroo now swxsw which to me seems like they’re trying to remain hip
it’s cool and all but they’ve been playing the same setlist or 20 yrs, no biggie, wait around and you can see em over and over
By Will
March 17, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this
And I won free passes from the Metclub. Hell yeah!
By reyes
March 19, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this
This would have been a dream come true for my 11 year old son,just can’t afford it, but he loves there music, and maybe next time it’s all good.. DON’T BE HATIN WE ALL ARE GONNA HEAR IT ANYWAY AND NOTHING ELSE MATTERS…………….
By reyes74
March 19, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this
my brother does tour production - says we’ll be lucky to hear ‘em play - “promotional meet/greet”
By Willy
March 20, 2009 7:08 PM | Link to this
Funny how people who SUPPORT MUSIC BY BUYING BADGES are put down by DEADBEATS. Listen from outside, posers.
By Debt Settlement Program
August 15, 2009 3:42 AM | Link to this
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August 26, 2009 1:30 AM | Link to this
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