Robert Trujllo Reflects on Promise Made to Cliff Burton Upon Taking Metallica Job
The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.
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40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time
Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.
36 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.
A Signature Cliff Burton Beer Called ‘Cliff ‘Em All’ Is Coming
For whom the beer tolls!
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians
Death can provide inspiration.
Cliff Burton Museum Comes to Sweden Near Site of Bus Crash
It'll feature special exhibits.
10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!
Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in February
Do you share a birthday with a rocker?
Jason Newsted Recalls Getting Blessing From Cliff Burton’s Mother to Join Metallica
She told him he was the one.
35 Years Ago: Cliff Burton’s Final Metallica Show
Rising stars had enjoyed a positive day before the bus crash that changed everything.
Cliff Burton’s Dad Has Been Donating Royalties to Music Scholarships
Cliff Burton's father has been quietly donating the royalty checks he receives to a scholarship at his son's old high school.
Ray Burton Joins Metal Allegiance Onstage To Pay Tribute to Metallica’s Cliff Burton
Metal Allegiance were joined onstage by Cliff Burton's father, Ray, prior to playing 'Disposable Heroes' in the late bassist's honor.
James Hetfield: Cliff Burton Would Have Shown ‘Resistance’ to Metallica’s 1990s Albums
In a new interview, James Hetfield reflected on Metallica's '90s period, revealing he doesn't feel late bassist Cliff Burton would have enjoyed the direction.
Cliff Burton Is Still Providing for His Family
As a young musician, Cliff Burton dreamed of a time when he'd be able to provide a better life for his parents through his art. Three decades after his death, that dream is still coming true.
Metallica Unleash ‘Hardwired’ Songs, Honor Cliff Burton at Intimate NYC Show
Metallica treated a small group of lucky New York City fans to a special intimate concert at Webster Hall last night.
Metallica Share Emotional Memories of Cliff Burton in New Video
Metallica reflect in a promotional video for 'Back to the Front,' the new book focusing on their final album with Cliff Burton.
Top 10 Cliff Burton Metallica Songs
We remember Cliff Burton with our picks for the Top 10 songs from his time in Metallica.
Anthrax’s Frank Bello Talks About His Last Moment With Metallica’s Cliff Burton
Before Cliff Burton's demise, he had developed a strong friendship with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello.