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Metallica EMG pickups 2026 comp
Metallica has rolled out something special to help celebrate 50 years of EMG

By Phil Weller Published

Updated sets for James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo will only be available in 2026

Guitar Pickups
Billy Corgan performs live with Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan on what drives guitar heroes to change their tone – and how it led him to package his sound in a pedal

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The Smashing Pumpkins guitar icon reflects on a tonal journey four decades in the making, what pushes him to make signature gear like the new Laney Supergrace affordable, and why he’s the most excited he’s been to make a guitar album in 25 years

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Guitarists
Kiki Wong of The Smashing Pumpkins performs onstage during a concert at Gunnersbury Park on August 10, 2025 in London, England
Kiki Wong on how a cheap Yamaha and a Metallica classic changed her musical trajectory

By Janelle Borg Published

Wong went from playing piano and classical music – to shredding, metal and Metallica

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Guitarists
Singer/guitarist James Hetfield (L) and guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform at Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far

By Matt Owen Published

John Mayer, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and The Edge have all been confronted the same issue when playing at the Sphere – but it should be a smoother ride for Metallica

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Dave mustaine grimaces as he plays a riff live during a Megadeth show.
Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica

By Andrew Daly Published

The thrash pioneer reveals the stories behind the thrash icons’ final songs

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Guitarists
James Hetfield and Jacob K
The heartwarming moment James Hetfield met a 10-year-old superfan

By Phil Weller Published

The Metallica icon spent time with the young fan, and had one important message for him

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine (L) and James Hetfield of Metallica perform at Day Four of the bands' 30th Anniversary shows at The Fillmore on December 10, 2011 in San Francisco, California
Dave Mustaine sets the record straight on why he and James Hetfield don’t talk anymore

By Janelle Borg Published

The story goes way back to Metallica's legendary No Life 'Til Leather demo

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Bands
The body of an Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG electric guitar lying on some sheet metal
“For James Hetfield fans, this guitar is a no-brainer”: Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG review

By Matt McCracken Published

Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans

Electric Guitars
American songwriter and former bass player with Metallica, Cliff Burton (1962-1986), performs at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI during the Ride The Lightning Tour on February 1, 1985
Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass

By Phil Weller Published

It first arrived in 2013, with the revamp set to cater to the modern player

Bass Guitars
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth seen performing live on stage. Megadeth played London's O2 Arena as Special guests of the Band Disturbed on their 25th Anniversary tour Sick Things
How Dave Mustaine landed the gig with Metallica

By Janelle Borg Published

Mustaine looks back at the audition (or, should we say, non-audition?) that landed him the Metallica spot all those years ago

Guitarists
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