Bon Jovi's World Tour & Metallica's new album

Bon Jovi has just announced their first few dates for their upcoming world tour. They will start with the six shows announced in Canada this spring, followed by a US leg. The US dates are expected within the next few weeks.

Metallica is ready to hit the studio to satart working on a new album. The band is finishing up work on their upcoming 3D movie, then they will begin to focus on a new album. Guitarist Kirk Hammett says that should be in the next couple of months. This will be the band's first release on own - so new it doesn't even have a name - record label.