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American songwriter, guitarist, lead vocalist and founding member of Metallica James Hetfield performs at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Pavillion in Chicago, IL on April 5, 1986.
Want to play Master of Puppets the right way? Here's how to get faster at downpicking so you can chug like James Hetfield

By Jamie Hunt Published

Downpicking is a fundamental and powerful pick stroke, and one of the mainstay techniques in metal and punk

Techniques
Brent Hinds
Brent Hinds plays first show since leaving Mastodon – and he has plenty more lined up

By Phil Weller Published

Since departing the metal giants after 25 years, Hinds has already taken to the stage with his “psychobilly surf” outfit – and three of his bands will play the same show in April

Guitarists
Scott Ian of Anthrax band, performs during a Mx Metal Festo 2024 at velodromo on April 13, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico
Scott Ian on going from a lifelong Black Sabbath fan to playing their final show thanks to Tom Morello

By Janelle Borg Published

The Anthrax co-founder teases what we can expect from this July's heavy metal extravaganza

Guitarists
Ben Eller and Bill Kelliher
Ben Eller was wary of the reaction he’d get for stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon – but that didn’t stop him saying yes

By Phil Weller Published

The Youtuber and Mastodon mega-fan stepped in at the last minute for the band’s Tool Live in the Sand set, even if it risked dividing the fanbase

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Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher perform with Mastodon on Day 1 of the Heavy Montreal Festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau on August 6, 2016 in Montreal, Canada
Bill Kelliher opens up on Brent Hinds’ surprise Mastodon departure

By Phil Weller Published

News of Hinds’ shock exit was shared just days before the band’s set at the Tool in the Sand festival

Guitarists
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett performing live onstage, playing Gibson Flying V guitars
The gallop is the most important metal rhythm of them all – learn the breakneck guitar technique behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden classics

By Jamie Humphries Published

This rhythm found fame in heavy metal, but it's been used in all genres for decades – making it a must-learn for every guitarist

Techniques
Lemmy of the group Motorhead, plays bass guitar as he performs onstage at the Palladium , New York, New York, May 14, 1982.
Statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy to be unveiled in his hometown this May

By Janelle Borg Published

Lemmy's bronze tribute was sculpted by Andy Edwards – the artist behind the world-famous Beatles statue in Liverpool

Bassists
Kayla Kent fan-made signature Kramer
The jury's out on new Pantera material, but Dimebag Darrell-channeling shredder Kayla Kent is making the next-best thing – all she needs is a singer

By Phil Weller Published

The YouTuber has earned a considerable following for her Dimebag-infused covers, now she wants to find an “aggressive” vocalist to ice her original music

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Mike Stringer of Spiritbox performs on the main stage during day two of Leeds Festival 2024 at Bramham Park on August 24, 2024 in Leeds, England
Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer to raffle off his gear in support of L.A. wildfires relief

By Phil Weller Published

Stringer reveals that the wildfires have affected the band on a personal level, as bassist Josh Gilbert lost his home to the fires

Guitarists
Matt Heafy of the American heavy metal band Trivium performs on stage at La Riviera on February 05, 2023 in Madrid, Spain
Why Matt Heafy had to delete and re-record all the guitar parts on a Trivium classic

By Janelle Borg Published

Turns out a guitar that's even slightly out-of-tune can ruin a whole record...

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