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Metallica to play exclusive gig for Radio 1
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Metallica, one of the biggest bands on the planet, are to play a unique gig for 大象传媒 Radio 1.
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Taking place at the 大象传媒 Radio Theatre in London on Sunday 14 September 2008, the show will be broadcast the following day (Monday 15 September) on Radio 1 from 9.00pm.
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The performance forms the centrepiece of an evening of programming devoted to the legendary band, including an access all areas interview with all four members.
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Listeners can register for a chance to get tickets for the gig and will be selected randomly.
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Registration opens via on the Radio 1 website at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 September. The registration closes on Friday 5 September at 7.30pm.
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Full broadcast schedule (Monday 15 September):
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7.00-9.00pm: Zane Lowe celebrates the influence of Metallica including contributions from Lost Prophets, Funeral For A Friend, Slipknot and Black Tide. Plus Lars Ulrich's personal Guide To Metallica.
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9.00-10.00pm: Radio 1 Present. Metallica. The gig
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10.00-11.00pm: Daniel P Carter continues the night with brand new album tracks and classics.
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11.00pm-midnight: Radio 1 Stories: Metallica. A no holds barred documentary as Daniel P Carter talks to them about their past, their present, and their future.
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Radio 1 Rockshow host Daniel P Carter says: "This last couple of months have been pretty great for Metallica fans.
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"Like many, I have got that feeling of anticipation back as we await the release of the new album.
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"I personally feel like the kid that sat listening to Ride The Lightning for the first time with the stereo cranked.
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"I got to hear Death Magnetic at an exclusive and very loud playback with a mate and I had that feeling.
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"I got to see Metallica headline and totally destroy the festival that meant so much to me as I was growing up near Reading and I got to speak with the band that not only changed the definition of heavy music but also changed my life.
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"Now I'll get to stand in the legendary 大象传媒 Radio Theatre with a small group of truly diehard fans and I know that I will not听 be able to believe how things have panned out!听
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"This show is a first for Radio 1 and a first for Metallica. It's going to be fantastic!"
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