A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari has sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold at auction.

Metallica have announced they are releasing a children's book, which is sure to become a treasured classic at baby showers and christenings for generations to come. Metallica have announced they are releasing a children's book, which is sure to become a treasured classic at baby showers and christenings for generations to come. "The ABCs of Metallica" will tell, in alphabetical rhymes, the history of one of the world's greatest heavy metal bands. For a really wholesome experience, we suggest pairing a bedtime reading with some of Metallica's most-loved lullabies, like "Seek and Destroy" and, of course, "Enter Sandman." The book will be available for purchase in November, but devoted metalheads and future godparents can pre-order it now.