Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax To Play 'Historic' Gig

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are set to play a “historic” gig via satellite.

The concert, on June 22, will be broadcast live from into select movie theatres from the Sonisphere festival in Bulgaria.

It is the first time all four metal bands have performed together on the same bill.

Cinemas in London, Manchester and many other major UK cities and towns are due to broadcast the gig in HD.

Tickets are on sale now. For more details, check out www.thebigfourlive.com.

(by Jason Gregory)

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