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James Hetfield reflects on the anxieties he experienced after stepping away from the guitar for too long
By Jackson Maxwell published
Speaking to GW in 1996, the always-candid Hetfield recounted how Metallica's post-Black Album break left him “vegging”, and out of practice

Kirk Hammett on why bad solos are dying – and dealing with armchair guitar critics
By Jonathan Horsley published
Towards the end of 2023, we caught up with Metallica's affable lead guitarist to take stock of one of the greatest years in the Bay Area metal behemoth's history, and to talk guitars, songwriting and gear

How a late-night drinking session with Lars Ulrich almost ruined Robert Trujillo’s Metallica try-out
By Nick Wells published
Robert Trujillo was announced as Metallica's new bassist on February 24, 2003, following a two-day try-out for the metal giants

11-year-old metal guitarist nails Master of Puppets on America’s Got Talent – with Dave Mustaine’s signature model
By Janelle Borg published
Maya Neelakantan had previously covered Papa Roach's Last Resort on AGT and gone viral for her Tool covers

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
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