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Jason Newsted performs with Metallica at the Werchter Festival in Torhout, Belgium on July 3, 1993

“You’re the one”: Jason Newsted discusses his unforgettable first meeting with Cliff Burton’s mother

By Jackson Maxwell published

The former Metallica bassist recalls how he was welcomed with open arms as a new member by the band's inner circle

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American songwriter and former bass player member with Metallica, Cliff Burton (1962-1986), and American songwriter, guitarist, lead vocalist and founding member of Metallica James Hetfield perform at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI on February 1, 1985.

Cliff Burton to be honored with livestream event on his 59th birthday

By Richard Bienstock published

Friends and bandmates will gather on Twitch to pay tribute to the late Metallica bassist

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Watch Cliff Burton shred (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth onstage with Metallica in 1983

By Richard Bienstock published

The legendary bassist was born on this day, 1962

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Late Metallica Bassist Honored with 'Cliff Burton Day' in California Hometown

By Jackson Maxwell published

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Hear Metallica's 1985 Demo of "Master of Puppets"

By Jackson Maxwell published

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Metallica's Lars Ulrich: What Cliff Burton Taught Us as Musicians

By Damian Fanelli published

Talk Is Jericho recently checked in with Metallica drummerLars Ulrich.

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How Metallica’s ‘...And Justice for All’ Would Have Sounded with Cliff Burton on Bass

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band’s tour bus rolled over on a stretch of icy road, killing him instantly.

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Morley Releases Limited Edition Chrome Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah

By Guitar World Staff published

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James Hetfield Recalls “Unforgettable” First Practice with Cliff Burton

By Damian Fanelli published

In another new new video promoting Metallica's newBack to the Frontbook, James Hetfield remembersthe time the band jammed with Cliff Burton for the first time.

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Metallica Share Emotional Memories of Cliff Burton in New Video

By Guitar World Staff published

Back to the Front, a new book focusing on Metallica’s final album with the late Cliff Burton, will be available September 13.

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