**BOMBSHELL: James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich Break 13-Year Silence — Announce Explosive New EP *One More Time*, Dropping November 21, 2025!**
In a stunning revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the rock world, Metallica legends **James Hetfield** and **Lars Ulrich** have broken their 13-year creative silence to announce a brand-new EP titled ***One More Time*** — set to drop **November 21, 2025**. The surprise announcement came via a cryptic social media post featuring a burning hourglass and the words “It’s time… one more time.” Within minutes, fans worldwide went into a frenzy.
According to early reports, *One More Time* will feature **five brand-new tracks** recorded at Metallica’s HQ in San Rafael, California. Sources close to the band describe the sound as a “ferocious return to roots,” blending the raw aggression of *Kill ’Em All* with the emotional depth of *The Black Album*. Hetfield reportedly penned much of the material during the pandemic, calling it “a reckoning with time, brotherhood, and the fire that never dies.”
In a brief statement, Hetfield said, *“We’ve been through storms, silence, and shadows — but the riffs kept calling. This one’s for the faithful.”* Ulrich added, *“There was no plan, no label push — just two brothers plugging in again. It felt right.”*
The EP marks Metallica’s first new material since 2022’s *72 Seasons* and the first project credited solely to Hetfield and Ulrich since their early demo days. Rumors hint at a surprise guest appearance from former bassist Jason Newsted, though nothing has been confirmed.
Fans can expect a **worldwide digital premiere** followed by a limited-edition vinyl release, with pre-orders opening October 25. After more than a decade of silence, Metallica’s core duo is roaring back — and the world is ready to listen *one more time.*
