METALLICA Honor NY Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera - Details Available!

According to the New York Daily News, this passed Monday, May 13, New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera (who will retire after this season) was presented with a METALLICA gold record by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio for the band's hit song "Enter Sandman". The presentation was made by Indians team president Mark Shapiro and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president Greg Harris.

Said Rivera: "I've got a gold record, brother. Without even singing, I have a gold record. I think it was well done. Whoever thought of the idea of giving me a gold record with the song 'Sandman', it was great. I appreciate that and I know it will have a special place in my house."

"Enter Sandman" has been a staple of Yankees games for years, heralding the entrance of Rivera, who is considered to be one of the greatest relief pitchers of all time. Here is video of METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" cranking while Rivera takes the pitch:




Related links:
Official site of the New York Yankees
Metallica's official site

'The Mini Band' Freaks Out While Watching Metallica's Response to Their Viral Video!

Last month, a UK music group called "The Mini Band" uploaded a video on YouTube that features them performing Metallica's "Enter Sandman". The group is composed of 8 and 10 year-olds that definitely have the chops. This video became a massive YouTube sensation, when in only six weeks this video had over 3 million hits! The members of Metallica came across the video and were very impressed by this talented group of youngsters.

This is what the members of Metallica had to say about "The Mini Band":

"By the time you guys are our age, so you're gonna so incredibly great!" guitarist Kirk Hammett said. "They're already incredibly great, man," bassist Robert Trujillo added.

"You guys rock! You guys are very cool," said drummer Lars Ulrich. "Maybe someday we can work something out. We could come out and open up for all y'all, if you guys will have us. We're just getting started. We're an up-and-coming hard rock band out in Northern California, so if you'll have us, we're there for the taking."

The members of "The Mini Band" have already started to see the results of their YouTube fame. Guitarist Zoe Thomson got over 250,000 hits on one of her YouTube videos. While guitarist Harry Jackson, was featured on Television and on the the Bugera amplifiers website. On the other hand, drummer Charlie Emmons scored an endorsement for drum sticks.

Recently, BBC paid a visit to the members of "The Mini Band" and showed them the video in which Metallica praised their talent. Here is how they reacted.



"The Mini Band is:

- Zoe Thomson (8 years old): Guitar
- Harry Jackson (8 years old): Guitar
- Kieran Fell (8 years old): Guitar
- Harrison Read (8 years old): Lead Vocals
- Archie Zolotuhin (10 years old): Bass Guitar
- Charlie Emmons (10 years old): Drums

Related links:
Metallica
The Mini Band

Metallica Praises Mini Band!

Recently, a UK music group called "The Mini Band" uploaded a video on YouTube that features them performing Metallica's "Enter Sandman". The group is composed of 8 and 10 year-olds that definitely have the chops. In only six weeks this video has had over 3 million hits! The members of Metallica came across the video and were very impressed by this talented group of youngsters.

This is what the members of Metallica had to say about "The Mini Band":

"By the time you guys are our age, so you're gonna so incredibly great!" guitarist Kirk Hammett said. "They're already incredibly great, man," bassist Robert Trujillo added.

"You guys rock! You guys are very cool," said drummer Lars Ulrich. "Maybe someday we can work something out. We could come out and open up for all y'all, if you guys will have us. We're just getting started. We're an up-and-coming hard rock band out in Northern California, so if you'll have us, we're there for the taking."

The members of "The Mini Band" have already started to see the results of their YouTube fame. Guitarist Zoe Thomson got over 250,000 hits on one of her YouTube videos. While guitarist Harry Jackson, was featured on Television and on the the Bugera amplifiers website. On the other hand, drummer Charlie Emmons scored an endorsement for drum sticks.

"The Mini Band is:

- Zoe Thomson (8 years old): Guitar
- Harry Jackson (8 years old): Guitar
- Kieran Fell (8 years old): Guitar
- Harrison Read (8 years old): Lead Vocals
- Archie Zolotuhin (10 years old): Bass Guitar
- Charlie Emmons (10 years old): Drums







Related links:
Metallica
The Mini Band