In addition to the big stories we covered today, Wire-to-Wire provides you with some of the other key rock and metal news items from Sept. 25, 2017:

- Metallica's live show is massive, but if you'd like to see how it's all put together and get an idea of the band's WorldWired tour rig rundown, watch the video above.

- The Bass Player Live ceremony will return to Los Angeles Nov. 4 and 5, with a weekend filled with clinics, exhibits and award presentations at SIR Studios. Among those saluted this year will be Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Get more details and ticketing info here.

- Killswitch Engage have started work on their next studio album. See photos and updates from the studio here and here.

- Primus are revealing new songs in the lead up to the release of The Desaturating Seven album this Friday (Sept. 29). Take a listen to "The Valley" here with an intro featuring Les Claypool as Christopher T. Bacon.

- Danko Jones have released a new lyric video for their song, "You Are My Woman." The song is featured on the band's Wild Cat album and can be heard here.

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