ESP raises over $47k at Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Concert and Auction By Sam Roche The company donated two signed guitars that brought in $26,100 and $21,050
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
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
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”
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.