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Slayer Guitarist Kerry King: Big 4 May Be No More

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:38:32 +0000

If you’ve been hoping and praying that the Big 4 will soon be playing a full U.S. tour, you might want to lower your expectations and be happy with that DVD of the Sonisphere show from Sofia, Bulgaria. In a recent interview with UK’s Classic Rock magazine, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said he can’t imagine Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will stage any more Big 4 shows.

Competition Between Big 4 of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer Has Evolved, Says Lars Ulrich

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:57:28 +0000

A friendly rivalry, trying to be better than the next guy — members of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer all have a slightly different way to describe their relationship with one another back in the day.

They’re on good terms lately, proven by the fact they’ve shared the same concert stage this year in California and New York, collectively billed as the Big 4. And while the metal bands are still competitive, it’s more self-contained now that they’re “out of the sandbox” and all grown up, according to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.

Are Megadeth and Metallica Forming A Supergroup?

Lucy Tauss — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:27:03 +0000

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has had his issues with Metallica since being ousted from the band nearly 30 years ago, but he’s apparently settled them because Megadeth and Metallica are on the bill of a series of shows, and a collaboration may be in the works.

Full Metal Jackie's The Big 4 Contest

Full Metal Jackie — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0000

Full Metal Jackie wants to send you to see The Big 4 Concert in Indio, CA April 23, 2011! One winner (and their guest) will be flown to Indio, CA to stay 2 nights in a hotel and see Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax perform at The Big 4 Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio CA!