Tag Archives: Lars Ulrich
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Lars Ulrich promotes Metallica whiskey Blackened at Concord Costco
Lars Ulrich performs with Metallica at BottleRock Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Expo on May 27, 2022. Sean Liming/STAFF. CONCORD, Calif. — There were no free samples, but the longest line at Costco on Monument on Saturday afternoon was at a whiskey display—because Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich was…
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INTERVIEW: Taipei Houston carries the torch on ‘Once Bit Never Bored’
Taipei Houston performs at August Hall in San Francisco on Dec. 16, 2021. Derek Tobias/STAFF. SACRAMENTO — Life comes at you fast if you’re Myles and Layne Ulrich, the up-and-coming alt rock duo better known as Taipei Houston. The brothers with rock and roll in their blood have been…
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PHOTOS: White Reaper, Taipei Houston kick off Metallica takeover at August Hall
White Reaper performs at August Hall in San Francisco on Dec. 16, 2021. Derek Tobias/STAFF. SAN FRANCISCO — White Reaper kicked off the city’s “Metallica Takeover” on Thursday at August Hall dressed in black and red. The Kentucky power-poppers, who were recently featured on the Metallica Blacklist covers album with…
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SF Mayor London Breed proclaims Thursday ‘Metallica Day’ on its 40th anniversary
Robert Trujillo (l) and Lars Ulrich of Metallica, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed at an event proclaiming Metallica Day at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 16, 2021. Martin Lacey/STAFF. SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor London Breed proclaimed Thursday as Metallica Day in the City, ahead…
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Lars Ulrich, Bonnie Raitt among guests to appear in SF Symphony’s online tribute to outgoing director
San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, Courtesy: SF Symphony. The San Francisco Symphony will conclude its 25-day online tribute to outgoing Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas with a star-studded virtual bash on Sunday, which will be live-streamed at the Symphony’s YouTube channel. San Francisco Symphony Music Director…
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Rock’N Vino: Distiller Rob Dietrich plays metal for Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey barrels
Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey. The fusion of music and the development of craft beverage is not a foreign concept at its core. Vintners have played music to grapes on the vine or in the barrel to see how they react, and distillers have used music in the…
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RIFF RADIO: SF Symphony’s Edwin Outwater reflects on Metallica S&M2 concerts
San Francisco Symphony performs with Metallica in S&M2, the 20th anniversary of the original S&M performance, and the inaugural concert at Chase Center in San Francisco. Conducted by Edwin Outwater with a special appearance by Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo courtesy of the SF Symphony. San Francisco Symphony Conductor Edwin…
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REVIEW: Metallica and San Francisco Symphony hit the lights on Chase Center
SAN FRANCISCO — No matter the sum of money, cutting-edge construction or fancy amenities packed into a new venue, its soul is built through the collective shared moments that happen inside. The buzz for the opening of Chase Center had been tremendous, but could the high-profile venue deliver on…
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Metallica to reprise classic ‘S&M’ SF Symphony collaboration at Chase Center opening
Lars Ulrich (L) and James Hetfield (R) of Metallica speak with San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas on March 18, 2019, in front of the Chase Center in San Francisco, at the announcement of their S&M2 concert. Photos: Gary Chancer. SAN FRANCISCO — Metallica and the San…
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RIFF RADIO: Metallica’s Lars Ulrich reflects on North Bay fires, giving back
SAN FRANCISCO — Metal titans Metallica are synonymous with the Bay Area. The legendary rock band’s roots were planted in San Francisco and the Northern Bay in the early days. Even as some of the band members moved away, they were still invested in their home. Lars Ulrich, James…
