METALLICA POST OFFICIAL VIDEO RECAP OF ‘SECRET’ COMIC-CON SHOW

When Metallica were in San Diego last week to promote their upcoming 3D movie ‘Metallica Through the Never,’ they also played a ‘secret’ show at the Spreckels Theatre that night (July 19). They have now posted an official video recap of that gig (watch above).

The 24-minute video includes footage of the band’s rehearsal and their performance of ‘Seek and Destroy’ from the secret show. You’ll also see drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett briefly swap instruments. They play with a lot of enthusiasm, but not a lot of skill, and quickly go back to their regular places on stage.

‘Metallica Through the Never’ is a 3D movie that combines a traditional cinematic plot with concert footage of the metal giants performing.

In an interview with Hitfix, director Nimrod Antal talked about the vision for the film. “Tonally and within the film structure — with the atmosphere of the film — there were certainly certain songs that played well into our hands. We stayed real faithful to the band’s set-list and tried to form a narrative we could weave into the concert,” Antal said. “The band’s persona, their energy and certainly the love they have for what they do, those made their way into the film. I’m very proud of it.”

‘Metallica Through the Never’ can be seen in IMAX theaters beginning on Sept. 27 followed by a wider release on Oct. 4. Pre-orders for tickets are available here.

METALLICA REVEAL NEW TRAILER AND POSTER FOR ‘THROUGH THE NEVER’

The buzz surrounding Metallica‘s upcoming concert film ‘Through the Never’ continues to grow. Last night (July 19), the band revealed a second trailer for the movie, as well as its poster.

“It’s here, @Metallica Through The Never trailer/film poster. @IMAX 3D on 9/27! #MetallicaMovie,” the bandtweeted, along with the embedded poster and a link to the film’s website. Both the trailer and the artwork, which features star Dane DeHaan wearing a hoodie and a leather jacket, with a Metallica-themed kerchief covering the lower half of his face, are downloadable.

DeHaan plays Trip, a fresh-faced roadie sent out on a mission to recover something the band needs from one of its trucks that has run out of gas in the middle of a city shortly before a concert. “My whole life I’ve been waiting for that moment when it all starts to make sense,” he says in the trailer’s voice-over as ‘Enter Sandman’ plays. “Another night, another show. I do what they tell me. I go where they send me. But sometimes the moment that changes everything is the one you never see coming.”

However, the seemingly easy task turns – as expected for anything Metallica does – dark. Trip gets caught up in the middle of a riot, with the brutality of the events underscored by Metallica’s music.

‘Through the Never’ will be released on Sept. 27 at IMAX 3D theaters, with a general release date of Oct. 4. Advance tickets can be purchased at the film’s website.