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Metallica are currently touring with 64 guitars – and 36 need to be ready to go at any given moment
By Phil Weller published
The huge arsenal of guitars and basses is part of a mammoth production that includes 6,000 guitar picks that are needed to make each night a success

Kirk Hammett doesn't pay attention to solo trolls – and thinks “bad” solos are a thing of the past
By Matt Owen published
The Metallica guitarist's lead effort in Lux Æterna came under intense fire from online commenters upon its release, with some even recording their own 'improved' versions

Jason Newsted is selling the 10-string Alembic bass used on Metallica’s Black Album tour
By Phil Weller published
The musician has collected some rare, weird, and wonderful instruments over his 40-year career, now he’s teamed-up with Reverb to get them into the hands of new players

Robert Trujillo reflects on the legacy of Jason Newsted and Cliff Burton
By Nick Wells published
If you know your Metallica history, you’ll know that Robert Trujillo is the fourth player to fill the Metallica bass role

Metallica producer offers a theory for Jason Newsted’s inaudible bass on …And Justice For All
By Phil Weller published
Flemming Rasmussen explains why the band – who were mourning the loss of Cliff Burton at the time – decided to dial down Newsted on his maiden Metallica record

Jason Momoa has been ripping through Metallica, Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix hits with his raucous new band
By Matt Owen published
Öof Tatatá have played alongside the likes of Jack Black and Gibson's Cesar Gueikian, and have curated a live setlist that also features The Stooges, Stevie Nicks and Led Zeppelin covers

James Hetfield opens up on the guitar-based anxiety dreams he had ahead of Metallica’s recent tour
By Phil Weller published
The Metallica guitarist’s nightmares included unplayable gear, tragically short cables, and disappearing roadies as he opens up on the self-doubt he suffered ahead of their latest world tour

Queen’s Stone Cold Crazy comes full circle with a live punk rendition by The Offspring and Brian May
By Janelle Borg published
Brian May also joined The Offspring on stage and put his own spin on their 1997 hit Gone Away
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