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Metallica Tribute Band Getting Help From Metallica

(Portland, OR)  --  A Metallica tribute band from Spokane, whose equipment was stolen last weekend from the Chestnut Tree Inn in Portland, is getting a helping hand from Metallica itself.  The band Blistered Earth was victimized after playing the Portland gig last Saturday night, and band member Jared Kiess told KOIN-TV the trailer carrying 20-thousand dollars' worth of the band's instruments and equipment was taken.  Kiess says Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke with Blistered Earth's drummer yesterday and has offered to replace everything that was stolen.  Kiess says Blistered Earth is "beyond thrilled."

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