Metallica have announced that the ‘Big Four’ show in Bulgaria on June 22 will be shown in cinemas across the world.

On their official website (www.metallica.com) the band reveal:

“Can’t make it to Europe this June for one of the seven Sonisphere ‘Big Four’ shows featuring the Tallica along with Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax? No problem… we’ve got the next best thing through the magic of satellite technology with a special HD simulcast from Sofia, Bulgaria on June 22!

“Here’s how it works: the live show will be transmitted via satellite to over 450 movie theaters in the US and over 350 theatres across Europe, Canada and Latin America. Within hours of all of us walking off the stage, depending on what time zone you live in, you’ll be able to rock out to each set in the cozy confines of your local movie theatre that same night.”

In the UK, Odeon, Vue and Cineworld theatres will be screening the event.

More details on a special website: www.thebigfourlive.com

I'm amazed they've managed to get all four bands on the same bill especially given Dave Mustaine's attitude problems and huge ego. It's also a challenge for any group - even Metallica - to have to follow Slayer. If all four are on form it's going to be an amazing show but even though I'm a fan of each band I'm not sure I'm going to be able to sit through four sets. Hopefully it will go to DVD quickly and I can watch it then even though it won't have a big screen feel to it.