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Academia 4 years ago

Why Metallica's 1993 Jakarta concert matters for Indonesia

The decision to stream the performance may just have been a cash-grab effort to capitalize on the large metal fanbase in Indonesia. The show cost US$5.98 and tickets had to be purchased before streaming started on Sunday afternoon.

Companies 4 years ago

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Adaro to build $728m ‘green aluminum’ smelter

The smelter, which will process alumina into aluminum, is slated to run on electricity from solar and hydropower plants.

Business 4 years ago

Tesla mints nickel deal with Aussie mining giant

Under the agreement, the innovative carmaker will lock in supplies from a mine in Western Australia, one of the world's largest sources.

People 4 years ago

Indonesia's hijab headbangers trade village life for metal heaven

Indonesia's hijab-wearing, headbanging VOB count some of rock music's biggest stars among their fans, but the all-female heavy metal band faced a tougher battle in winning over their parents.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Megadeth axes cofounder Ellefson amid sexual misconduct allegations

The recent sex scandal embroiling David Ellefson has prompted the legendary band to cut all ties with its bassist and cofounder.

Business 4 years ago

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Miner MIND ID sets $2b annual capex with smelter focus

Of the total funds, 7 percent will be used for working capital while the remaining 93 percent will go toward several mining downstreaming projects.

People 5 years ago

Irvan Sembiring, Indonesian metal pioneer, dead at 51

Irvan had come to stay overnight at his family’s home in Cinere, South Jakarta, and was found unresponsive in the morning. He is survived by his wife Indah and his four children.

Business 5 years ago

Jokowi reaffirms Indonesia’s 'massive downstreaming’ of natural resources

Jokowi, in his state of the nation address, highlighted the ongoing development of oil refineries, metal smelters, coal-to-gas facilities and better palm-oil based biodiesel.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Metal band Amerta debuts with superb single 'Bleeker'

“Bleeker”, the first single by metal band Amerta, brings listeners on a roller coaster ride of dramatic noises with simple yet unpredictable structures.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Thai metal workshop dazzles tourists with movie-inspired creations

Towering Transformers, life-sized Marvel superheroes and extraterrestrial lifeforms -- a "House of Steel Robots" in Thailand has made a name for itself by transforming scrap metal into dazzling sculptures inspired by Hollywood blockbusters.

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