Two Slane concerts eyed for 2022 Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mountcharles has said he is looking at the possibility of holding two concerts at the iconic venue next year. Music • 08 Apr 21
Two Slane concerts eyed for 2022 Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mountcharles has said he is looking at the possibility of holding two concerts at the iconic venue next year. Music • 08 Apr 21
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday Britain's Got Talent hits the semi-final stage, Battlestar Galactica makes a welcome return, Metallica make some noise, and Clint Eastwood takes on Nelson Mandela . . . Television • 05 Sep 20
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday Britain's Got Talent hits the semi-final stage, Battlestar Galactica makes a welcome return, Metallica make some noise, and Clint Eastwood takes on Nelson Mandela . . . Television • 05 Sep 20
Metallica says Hetfield's return to rehab was a shock The members of Metallica have been reflecting on singer-guitarist James Hetfield's return to rehab in September 2019, saying: "We really didn't see it coming." Music • 20 Aug 20
Metallica says Hetfield's return to rehab was a shock The members of Metallica have been reflecting on singer-guitarist James Hetfield's return to rehab in September 2019, saying: "We really didn't see it coming." Music • 20 Aug 20
Metallica stream full Slane show Metallica are streaming their entire Slane concert from June 2019 on their YouTube channel as part of a new move to give fans an archive concert every week during the Covid19 crisis. Music • 24 Mar 20
Metallica stream full Slane show Metallica are streaming their entire Slane concert from June 2019 on their YouTube channel as part of a new move to give fans an archive concert every week during the Covid19 crisis. Music • 24 Mar 20
Metallica's Hetfield: 'mental health now comes first' Metallica frontman James Hetfield has given fans an update following his recent stay in rehab, telling them "my therapy is going well" and that he now realises "my mental health comes first". Music • 24 Feb 20
Metallica's Hetfield: 'mental health now comes first' Metallica frontman James Hetfield has given fans an update following his recent stay in rehab, telling them "my therapy is going well" and that he now realises "my mental health comes first". Music • 24 Feb 20
Metallica postpone tour as Hetfield returns to rehab Metallica has postponed its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand as singer and co-founder James Hetfield has gone back into rehab. Music • 28 Sep 19
Metallica postpone tour as Hetfield returns to rehab Metallica has postponed its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand as singer and co-founder James Hetfield has gone back into rehab. Music • 28 Sep 19
Stars launch Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream Hugh Jackman, Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Pharrell Williams are among the many stars of the entertainment world who have committed themselves to support Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream. Global Goal Live • 27 Sep 19
Stars launch Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream Hugh Jackman, Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Pharrell Williams are among the many stars of the entertainment world who have committed themselves to support Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream. Global Goal Live • 27 Sep 19
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine reveals cancer diagnosis US trash metal act Megadeth have cancelled most of their remaining shows for 2019 after the band's guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Music • 18 Jun 19
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine reveals cancer diagnosis US trash metal act Megadeth have cancelled most of their remaining shows for 2019 after the band's guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Music • 18 Jun 19
Top ten stories of the week Bieber said he wanted to take Tom on a cruising for a bruising; sad news with the death of Philomena Lynott; and Radiohead stick it to blackmailers - here are the stories that got everyone's tongues wagging or eyes rolling over the past week Entertainment news • 15 Jun 19
Top ten stories of the week Bieber said he wanted to take Tom on a cruising for a bruising; sad news with the death of Philomena Lynott; and Radiohead stick it to blackmailers - here are the stories that got everyone's tongues wagging or eyes rolling over the past week Entertainment news • 15 Jun 19
Metallica help Irish charities during Slane visit Metallica made donations of €35,000 to both the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin and The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's (ISPCC) Childline during their visit to Ireland to play Slane at the weekend. Music • 10 Jun 19
Metallica help Irish charities during Slane visit Metallica made donations of €35,000 to both the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin and The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's (ISPCC) Childline during their visit to Ireland to play Slane at the weekend. Music • 10 Jun 19
Metallica thank Slane Castle after concert Metallica have thanked Slane Castle on social media after their concert there last night. This is the 12th time Metallica have performed in Ireland, since they first played here in 1986. Music • 10 Jun 19
Metallica thank Slane Castle after concert Metallica have thanked Slane Castle on social media after their concert there last night. This is the 12th time Metallica have performed in Ireland, since they first played here in 1986. Music • 10 Jun 19
Metallica at Slane - all you need to know Organisers of Saturday's Metallica concert at Slane Castle have issued stage times, transport advice and a series of guidelines to get the most out of the day. For those about to rock - don't forget your wellies but leave the light sabre at home Slane • 07 Jun 19
Metallica at Slane - all you need to know Organisers of Saturday's Metallica concert at Slane Castle have issued stage times, transport advice and a series of guidelines to get the most out of the day. For those about to rock - don't forget your wellies but leave the light sabre at home Slane • 07 Jun 19
Mountcharles was once told that he would not survive Lord Henry Mountcharles, who has hosted rock concerts at Slane Castle since 1981, said he was told at one stage that he wasn't going to survive after he was diagnosed with cancer. Music • 14 May 19
Mountcharles was once told that he would not survive Lord Henry Mountcharles, who has hosted rock concerts at Slane Castle since 1981, said he was told at one stage that he wasn't going to survive after he was diagnosed with cancer. Music • 14 May 19
Mad but true: Metallica guitarist falls onstage Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has laughed off taking a tumble during the band's rain-soaked concert in Milan on Wednesday night. Music • 09 May 19
Mad but true: Metallica guitarist falls onstage Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has laughed off taking a tumble during the band's rain-soaked concert in Milan on Wednesday night. Music • 09 May 19
Phil Lynott story coming to cinemas in new documentary A new, feature-length documentary about the life and work of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is coming to cinemas, with award-winning Irish director Emer Reynolds behind the lens. Music • 22 Jan 19
Phil Lynott story coming to cinemas in new documentary A new, feature-length documentary about the life and work of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is coming to cinemas, with award-winning Irish director Emer Reynolds behind the lens. Music • 22 Jan 19
New film charts Coldplay's meteoric rise Coldplay have released their first documentary film. A Head Full of Dreams charts the band's rise from students in a Camden flat in 1996 to a mega-band, rivaling U2 in both sales and fan adulation. Alan Corr talks to the film's director Mat Whitecross Music • 27 Dec 18
New film charts Coldplay's meteoric rise Coldplay have released their first documentary film. A Head Full of Dreams charts the band's rise from students in a Camden flat in 1996 to a mega-band, rivaling U2 in both sales and fan adulation. Alan Corr talks to the film's director Mat Whitecross Music • 27 Dec 18
Chance to win tickets to Metallica at Slane Castle! We're giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Metallica live at Slane Castle before they go on sale on Friday morning at 10am! Competition • 28 Sep 18
Chance to win tickets to Metallica at Slane Castle! We're giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Metallica live at Slane Castle before they go on sale on Friday morning at 10am! Competition • 28 Sep 18
Metallica to play Slane next June Metallica have been confirmed as Slane Castle headliners for 2019, with the concert, subject to licence, taking place on Saturday June 8 and tickets on general sale this Friday at 10:00am. Music • 24 Sep 18
Metallica to play Slane next June Metallica have been confirmed as Slane Castle headliners for 2019, with the concert, subject to licence, taking place on Saturday June 8 and tickets on general sale this Friday at 10:00am. Music • 24 Sep 18
Metal merchants Metallica to rock Slane Castle in 2019 Legendary US metalheads Metallica are expected to be announced as the headline act for a major gig next summer at Slane Castle. Metallica • 20 Sep 18
Metal merchants Metallica to rock Slane Castle in 2019 Legendary US metalheads Metallica are expected to be announced as the headline act for a major gig next summer at Slane Castle. Metallica • 20 Sep 18
Metallica's James Hetfield joins Ted Bundy film Metallica frontman James Hetfield is to make his dramatic debut opposite Zac Efron in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile, the upcoming film about American serial killer Ted Bundy. Film • 12 Feb 18
Metallica's James Hetfield joins Ted Bundy film Metallica frontman James Hetfield is to make his dramatic debut opposite Zac Efron in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile, the upcoming film about American serial killer Ted Bundy. Film • 12 Feb 18
Daily Poll: Who would you like to play Croke Park? With the news that a fourth concert could take place in Croke Park this year, we're wondering who would you like to see take to the stage at the legendary stadium? Daily Poll • 01 Feb 18
Daily Poll: Who would you like to play Croke Park? With the news that a fourth concert could take place in Croke Park this year, we're wondering who would you like to see take to the stage at the legendary stadium? Daily Poll • 01 Feb 18
Back to the Front - Metallica's Master of Puppets at 30 The album that has soundtracked millions of lives now has an entire book devoted to its magic. We meet its author. Feature Article • 05 Jan 17
Back to the Front - Metallica's Master of Puppets at 30 The album that has soundtracked millions of lives now has an entire book devoted to its magic. We meet its author. Feature Article • 05 Jan 17
Metallica recharge Battery with first song from album Metallica have premiered Hardwired, the first song from their new double album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct - and the track has more than a nod to their 1986 thrash classic Battery. Entertainment • 19 Aug 16
Metallica recharge Battery with first song from album Metallica have premiered Hardwired, the first song from their new double album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct - and the track has more than a nod to their 1986 thrash classic Battery. Entertainment • 19 Aug 16
YouTube is the devil says Metallica manager The manager of rock heavyweights Metallica, Muse and Red Hot Chili Peppers has described internet streaming service YouTube as "the devil" and has claimed that it is killing the record business. Entertainment • 19 Apr 16
YouTube is the devil says Metallica manager The manager of rock heavyweights Metallica, Muse and Red Hot Chili Peppers has described internet streaming service YouTube as "the devil" and has claimed that it is killing the record business. Entertainment • 19 Apr 16
Watch! Metallica classic is banjo'ed & bodhrán'ed Irish musician Banjo Guy Ollie has found the, ahem, pluck to rework Metallica's classic song Enter Sandman – have a watch here. Entertainment • 31 Mar 15
Watch! Metallica classic is banjo'ed & bodhrán'ed Irish musician Banjo Guy Ollie has found the, ahem, pluck to rework Metallica's classic song Enter Sandman – have a watch here. Entertainment • 31 Mar 15
