Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. The band was founded when an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local newspaper, was responded to by James Hetfield. Metallica’s line up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists (Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted).
Isn’t it nice when everyone bands together for a cause? This time around, it’s big-time international artists and their labels, who are joining forces to raise money for the Philippine Red Cross in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
Record labels Sony, Warner Music and Universal have put together a genre-spanning compilation album called Songs for the Philippines. The album features 39 hit songs, such as Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors, Katy Perry’s Unconditionally and Beyonce’s I Was Here. It also features classic tracks like The Beatles’ Across the Universe, Bob Dylan’s Shelter From the Storm and Madonna’s Like A Prayer.
Don’t miss performances from Jason Derulo, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Pitbull, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Miley Cyrus, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Enrique Iglesias and Robin Thicke from Madison Square Garden.
