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James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett perform The Star-Spangled Banner virtually before San Francisco Giants home game

By Richard Bienstock

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo also threw out the ceremonial first pitch – in an alley

Metallica's James Hetfield performs onstage at Twickenham Stadium on June 20, 2019 in London, England

James Hetfield says he has “tons of material” written for new Metallica album

By Richard Bienstock

Kirk Hammett has over 600 musical ideas cataloged as well

Singer and guitarist James Hetfield of the heavy metal quartet Metallica performs onstage in circa 1985.

James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Kerry King and more to feature in new Flying V documentary

By Richard Bienstock

New DVD release “chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth”

(L-R) James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica

Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett look back on 16 of the band's most important songs

By Guitar World Staff

One of metal's most formidable guitar duos evaluate some of their discography's most significant entries

Metallica share stripped-down acoustic reworking of Blackened in quarantine

By Richard Bienstock

You've never heard the ...And Justice for All classic sound quite like this

Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci and more on why they love Mesa/Boogie’s Mark II amps

By Richard Bienstock

The amp maker celebrates its 50th anniversary with star-studded video

Bob Rock recalls the first time he asked Metallica to tune down: "James Hetfield looked like he wanted to kill me"

By Richard Bienstock

Rock also talked about "not getting" Enter Sandman in extensive interview with Gibson TV

Ride the riff lightning with Dunlop's James Hetfield White Fang Custom Flow Pick

By Richard Bienstock

New signature plectrum from the Metallica frontman is "fast and sleek and easy to grip,” Hetfield says

The secrets behind James Hetfield's guitar sound on Metallica's Sad But True

By Chris Gill

Learn how James Hetfield got his monstrous rhythm guitar tone on this classic Metallica track

Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the N.B.A. Finals

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarists appeared before Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Toronto Raptors.

Watch Metallica Perform “Frantic” for the First Time in Eight Years

By Richard Bienstock

The band dug up the 'St. Anger' classic for the opening night of their latest run of WorldWired tour dates.

Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a San Francisco Giants Game

By Richard Bienstock

The band and ball club got together to celebrate the seventh-annual “Metallica Night.”

Metallica's Guitar Techs Reveal the Band's Live Rig

By Guitar World Staff

Learn about everything from the onstage antennas to the band's guitar pick arrangement.

Metallica Announce Concert with San Francisco Symphony

By Jackson Maxwell

The show will be the first concert at San Francisco's Chase Center, and will mark the 20th anniversary of 'S&M.'

ESP Introduces New James Hetfield LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone Guitar

By Richard Bienstock

The limited-edition model offers extended lower range and an eye-popping Purple Sunburst finish.

Watch Metallica Perform “Enter Sandman” and Other Songs at Rare Acoustic Show

By Richard Bienstock

The band’s 12-song unplugged set benefited their All Within My Hands charity.

Metallica Share Instrumental Demo Version of "The Shortest Straw"

By Richard Bienstock

The recording will appear on the upcoming '...And Justice for All' 30th anniversary reissue

The Top Five James Hetfield Riffs of All Time

By Tyler Larson

Five of James Hetfield's best overall musical statements.

Top 10 James Hetfield Guest Appearances

By Josh Hart

A playlist featuring 10 of the Metallica frontman's best guest appearances, including live and studio cuts.

Watch James Hetfield Cover Ghost's "Cirice"

By Guitar World Staff