How Metallica Headlining Lollapalooza in 1996 Killed ‘Alternative’

How Metallica Headlining Lollapalooza in 1996 Killed ‘Alternative’

When Lollapalooza revealed this week that Metallica will headline the pageant this summer season, the announcement reminded some followers of the drama that resulted when the Bay Space bangers first headlined there in 1996. On the time, Lolla was nonetheless the premiere showcase for so-called “different” bands; top-billed acts in its first 5 years had…

Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day Announced As Headliners For Lollapalooza 2022

Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day Announced As Headliners For Lollapalooza 2022

CHICAGO (CelebrityAccess) — Lollapalooza is about to return to Chicago this summer time with a lineup that features headliners Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Inexperienced Day, Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Child, and Kygo. With greater than 170 bands, 9 phases, and 4 full days of music, the…

Metallica, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa to Headline Lollapalooza 2022

Metallica, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa to Headline Lollapalooza 2022

Metallica, Dua Lipa, and Doja Cat are among the many headliners for this yr’s Lollapalooza pageant, returning to Grant Park in Chicago July 28 by way of 31. Different big-font artists on this yr’s poster embody J. Cole, Inexperienced Day, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Child, and Kygo. The four-day pageant will even characteristic performances from…

Metallica Share Flyer + Setlist From First Show 40 Years Ago

Metallica Share Flyer + Setlist From First Show 40 Years Ago

On March 14, 1982 Metallica performed their very first present and, in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of this historic occasion, the band shared photographs of a promotional flyer from that gig alongside a hand-written setlist. The lineup on the time comprised James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, who had been all…