Here’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious ResponsesHere’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious Responses'[I]f you have a catalog that's just perfect, people get bored of it.'Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Charlie Benante Names the Metallica Song He’d Love to Play With the BandCharlie Benante Names the Metallica Song He’d Love to Play With the BandHint: It's an early classic.Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Lars Ulrich Explains Why Metallica’s ‘M72 Tour’ Stage Is Donut ShapedLars Ulrich Explains Why Metallica’s ‘M72 Tour’ Stage Is Donut ShapedAnd his need for four drum kits onstage.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies10 Bands Who Overcame Huge TragediesInspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Metallica Makes Massive Donation to SLCCMetallica Makes Massive Donation to SLCCSouth Louisiana Community College in Lafayette recently received a $100,000 donation from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Kirk Hammett Still Wonders What Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Sound Like With Cliff BurtonKirk Hammett Still Wonders What Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Sound Like With Cliff BurtonAnd not just because it probably would've had audible bass.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Lars Ulrich Describes What Makes a Good Opening Song for ConcertsLars Ulrich Describes What Makes a Good Opening Song for ConcertsIs there a method to the madness?Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Metallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMetallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMusician Denis Pauna reimagines the metal legends' entire debut with 'Top 'Em All.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
32 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’32 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘The Black Album’On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Why Kirk Hammett Thinks Metallica’s First Two Albums Were SpecialWhy Kirk Hammett Thinks Metallica’s First Two Albums Were SpecialBefore their career took off.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
40 Years Ago: Metallica Thrashes All Around on ‘Whiplash’40 Years Ago: Metallica Thrashes All Around on ‘Whiplash’'Kill 'Em All' lead single crystalized their essence into one four-minute blitzkrieg.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour KickoffSetlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour KickoffMetallica kicked off the North American leg of their '72 Seasons' world tour, and debuted the song 'Shadows Follow' live. Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Metallica Launches US Tour Metallica Launches US Tour Pantera and Mammoth WVH supported the metal giants.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Metallica Open With ‘Ecstasy of Gold’Why Metallica Open With ‘Ecstasy of Gold’The man who made it all happen, Jonny Z, tells Loudwire how it all happened.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kip Winger Finally Got an Apology From MetallicaKip Winger Finally Got an Apology From MetallicaLars Ulrich used his face as a dartboard in the "Nothing Else Matters" music video. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
These Are the 20 Songs Metallica Have Never Played LiveThese Are the 20 Songs Metallica Have Never Played LiveAnd they have a lot to begin with.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Dave Mustaine’s Relationship With Lars Ulrich + James Hetfield Is Best It’s Been ‘For a Long Time’Dave Mustaine’s Relationship With Lars Ulrich + James Hetfield Is Best It’s Been ‘For a Long Time’Dave has spoken positively about Metallica a lot lately.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
AI 'James Hetfield' CoversAI 'James Hetfield' CoversMetallica frontman's replicated voice can also be heard covering Genesis and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Best Covers From Metal's Biggest BandsBest Covers From Metal's Biggest BandsThere's some controversial picks here.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
How Metallica Catered to Diehards With Their ‘Fan Can’ SeriesHow Metallica Catered to Diehards With Their ‘Fan Can’ SeriesCollectors' items combine rare audiovisual footage with exclusive merchandise.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli