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
10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies10 Bands Who Overcame Huge TragediesInspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.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
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
Dave Lombardo – ‘I Admonish the People Who Talk S–t’ About Lars UlrichDave Lombardo – ‘I Admonish the People Who Talk S–t’ About Lars Ulrich'I feel Lars is an essential part of that band,' says Lombardo.Chad ChildersChad Childers
T-Swift Bassist Plays 'AJFA' Metallica SongT-Swift Bassist Plays 'AJFA' Metallica SongYou don't say…Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Brendon Small Reveals Which Metallica Release Directly Inspired ‘Metalocalypse’Brendon Small Reveals Which Metallica Release Directly Inspired ‘Metalocalypse’'It's brutally honest, and I think that takes guts — just crazy guts.' Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Corey Taylor Names Covers Record as One of His All-Time FavoritesCorey Taylor Names Covers Record as One of His All-Time FavoritesSee what he picked and why.Chad ChildersChad Childers
How Metallica Sorted Through Kirk Hammett’s 700 Riffs for ’72 Seasons’How Metallica Sorted Through Kirk Hammett’s 700 Riffs for ’72 Seasons’He had 500 ideas for the previous album, lost another 250 on his phone and still had 700 new ones!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
See What Rock + Metal Bands Were Nominated for the 2023 MTV VMAs But Don’t Expect MuchSee What Rock + Metal Bands Were Nominated for the 2023 MTV VMAs But Don’t Expect MuchWho's up for what?Chad ChildersChad Childers