Cliff Burton wrote one of Metallica’s heaviest riffs on a de-tuned classical guitar By Nick Wells published 20 April 23 Kirk Hammett: “To this day, I think: ‘How did Cliff write that?’”
Dave Mustaine: Lars Ulrich wrote the opening riff to Metallica’s Master of Puppets By Jackson Maxwell published 23 November 22 "It was a guy with a guitar that doesn't know how to play... It wasn't anything really mind-blowing by any means. The way James played it made it mind-blowing"
Myles and Layne Ulrich on the epic signal-splitting rigs behind Taipei Houston's fuzz-heavy debut – and why their dad didn't give them any lessons growing up By Amit Sharma published 4 November 22 The dedication to their craft may have been inspired by Metallica, but as the Ulrich brothers explain, Lars wanted them to pave their own way. And with the release of their scuzzy debut album, Once Bit Never Bored, the strategy sure paid off
Taipei Houston, the band featuring two of Lars Ulrich's sons, drop debut single As the Sun Sets By Sam Roche published 26 July 22 Listen to the duo's grungy, fuzz-drenched first single now
Jon Zazula, co-founder of the record label that launched Metallica's debut album, dies aged 69 By Sam Roche published 2 February 22 “My heart is full of gratitude for taking a chance on me and my bandmates,” James Hetfield writes
Remember that guy who made a guitar out of his uncle's skeleton? Now he's built a toilet in the shape of Lars Ulrich By Sam Roche published 25 November 21 The bizarre project comes from the mind of endlessly inventive Metallica fan Prince Midnight, whose band will perform at the toilet's grand unveiling
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier: James Hetfield barely has drums in his in-ear monitors, Lars Ulrich follows his lead onstage By Richard Bienstock published 8 April 21 The Gojira leader discusses the Metallica frontman’s rhythm guitar dominance in a new interview
Kirk Hammett reveals his 3 favorite Metallica guitar solos By Matt Owen published 21 December 20 Find out which his solos make Kirk's cut
Lars Ulrich says Metallica are “into some pretty serious writing” for a new album – but it’s not without its challenges By Richard Bienstock published 24 November 20 The drummer is seeking to "crack the code" of how to host simultaneous virtual jams
Watch Lars Ulrich’s sons play “insane, crazy, garage-rock version” of The Beatles' Eleanor Rigby By Richard Bienstock published 30 April 20 “You know what, boys? You done me proud,” the Metallica drummer says
Watch Metallica Perform “Frantic” for the First Time in Eight Years By Richard Bienstock published 6 May 19 The band dug up the 'St. Anger' classic for the opening night of their latest run of WorldWired tour dates.
Metallica Announce Concert with San Francisco Symphony By Jackson Maxwell published 19 March 19 The show will be the first concert at San Francisco's Chase Center, and will mark the 20th anniversary of 'S&M.'
Watch Ghost Cover Metallica's "Enter Sandman" with Candlemass By Guitar World Staff published 15 June 18
Watch Lars Ulrich Talk 'Master of Puppets' with Metallica on Beats 1 Radio By Guitar World Staff published 13 November 17
Metallica to Live Stream 'Band Together Bay Area' Performance By Jackson Maxwell published 7 November 17
Watch Metallica Salute Manchester with Cover of "Don't Look Back in Anger" By Jackson Maxwell published 30 October 17
See Pro-Shot Footage of Metallica Performing "Spit Out the Bone" For the First Time By Guitar World Staff published 27 October 17
Hear John 5's Cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" By Guitar World Staff published 17 October 17 John 5 has premiered a cover of the Metallica classic, "Enter Sandman."
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