The album seems to be ready for manufacturing. My guess is that all the songs are recorded, produced and mastered ready for the press. The cover is probably done as well. How can I say this? I am still living in Norway far away from San Francisco and Metallica land. Well, last week James Hetfield was spotted in one of his favourite holiday spots, Hawaii, enjoying the ocean temperature.

He is reported to have a nice vacation together with his wife hustru Francesca and their kids Marcella Francesca, 6, Castor Virgil, 7, and Cali Tee, 9.

So while he is relaxing at Hawaii we can rest assured that the new album will soon see the light of day.