Daily Reload: Metallica, Motley Crue + More

Click, click. It's time for your Daily Reload. Today, in the hard rock and metal world, Metallica launch their own Orion Music + More Festival with a bizarre lineup; Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars talks about the band's movie, a new album and Vince Neil's retirement statements; and we premiere the new 12 Stones lyric video for 'Infected.'

Also, Lamb of God's Steven Rosen shares what he learned from Metallica, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick talks about the band's upcoming album and Van Halen launch tattoo contest and their newest album for streaming.

Check out all of today’s stories on Loudwire, plus some favorites from around the Web, in the links below:

Today on Loudwire:

Van Halen Takeover ESPN With New Album Stream And ‘Tattoo’ Contest
Lansdowne vs. The Dreaming – Cage Match
Lamb of God’s Steven Rosen on What He Learned From Metallica
Mick Mars Talks Motley Crue Movie, New Album, And Vince Neil Retirement
Testament’s Alex Skolnick Talks Upcoming Album ‘The Dark Roots of Earth’
12 Stones, ‘Infected’ – Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere
Metallica Headlining Orion Music + More Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Foxy Shazam Party Down in ‘I Like It’ Video
Brian 'Head' Welch Announces New Band Name and Upcoming Project
Machine Head Unleash the Locusts in NYC
Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! Announce Co-Headlining Tour

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