Metallica has officially set Friday, September 12 as the "worldwide" release date for "Death Magnetic". The CD will be available to download for Guitar Hero Iii: Legends of Rock on the same day the album arrives in stores.
The band is offering the record for sale in numerous configurations, ranging from a digital-only release to a deluxe "coffin box" that will come with a bonus CD, a DVD, a T-shirt, guitar picks and other goodies.
Metallica will play two budget-priced shows in London and Berlin to launch "Death Magnetic", including the opening show on September 12 at the new 17,000-capacity O2 World arena in Berlin. Metallica also plays London O2 arena on September 15, with tickets priced at 5 euro ($9), according to Billboard.com. Proceeds from both shows go to local charities.
The concerts are on sale to registered fans only with tickets priced ?10 ($14).

