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Rodrigo y Gabriela

Rodrigo y Gabriela share awe-inspiring acoustic reworking of Metallica's The Struggle Within

By Sam Roche published

The Mexican acoustic guitar duo trade the original's military-style snare rolls for percussive slaps, and Hetfield's vocals for slide-delivered leads

Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers releases haunting take on Metallica's Nothing Else Matters

By Sam Roche published

The singer-songwriter says the track – which arrives as part of the hotly-anticipated Metallica Blacklist – “almost sounds baroque”

Weezer

Weezer dial up the wah in this mostly faithful take on Metallica's Enter Sandman

By Sam Roche published

Rivers Cuomo and Brian Bell omit Kirk Hammett's face-melting solo, opting instead for a harmonized take on the lead vocal line… and a lick straight from Buddy Holly