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Seattle rock guitarist on touring with Metallica and Aerosmith in the early ’90s
By Phil Weller published
The success of their debut album soon found Peter Klett on the road with two massive bands

Metallica has rolled out something special to help celebrate 50 years of EMG
By Phil Weller published
Updated sets for James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo will only be available in 2026

Billy Corgan on what drives guitar heroes to change their tone – and how it led him to package his sound in a pedal
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Smashing Pumpkins guitar icon reflects on a tonal journey four decades in the making, what pushes him to make signature gear like the new Laney Supergrace affordable, and why he’s the most excited he’s been to make a guitar album in 25 years

Kiki Wong on how a cheap Yamaha and a Metallica classic changed her musical trajectory
By Janelle Borg published
Wong went from playing piano and classical music – to shredding, metal and Metallica

Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far
By Matt Owen published
John Mayer, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and The Edge have all been confronted the same issue when playing at the Sphere – but it should be a smoother ride for Metallica

Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica
By Andrew Daly published
The thrash pioneer reveals the stories behind the thrash icons’ final songs

The heartwarming moment James Hetfield met a 10-year-old superfan
By Phil Weller published
The Metallica icon spent time with the young fan, and had one important message for him

Dave Mustaine sets the record straight on why he and James Hetfield don’t talk anymore
By Janelle Borg published
The story goes way back to Metallica's legendary No Life 'Til Leather demo
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