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METALLICA, SLAYER and Anthrax are playing together right now, along with Megadeth, as part of the "Big Four" thrash shows that may be the biggest metal concerts ever. And believe it or not, members of all three bands will be in the South Bay this weekend—but not to play.

WHEREAS last year's Mayhem Festival boasted metal acts like Cannibal Corpse and Slayer that have managed to stay relevant, this year's seems a little, shall we saynostalgic. Korn blew up in the '90s with a different kind of sound, melding metal with hip-hop and funk.