Metal News Source: SMN NewsMETALLICA have feverishly begun to record their 9th studio album in Los Angeles. The band, who commenced recording sessions this past week, will hole themselves up in the studio through June, hit the road as part of the Sick of the Studio Tour, then finish recording in August. An update from Metallica.com is as follows:

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