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After a five-year hiatus, Metallica is releasing a new album. (Wikimedia Image)

According to a post on the band's website, Metallica is releasing Death Magnetic, their first album since 2003's St. Anger and their first album to feature current bassist Robert Trujillo.

Warner Bros. will be releasing the band's tenth studio album, produced by Rick Rubin, on September 12.

The first single from Death Magnetic is entitled The Day That Never Comes, and an accompanying video will debut soon. Check out Mission Metallica for daily updates of exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak previews and video clips from the studio. Those of you who can't wait for the September 12th release date will be able to purchase a digital edition, which will be delivered at midnight on release day.