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Cliff Burton Metal Hammer cover
The new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton

By Metal Hammer Published

On the 40th anniversary of his death, we celebrate the ultimate metalhead, the late Cliff Burton

Magazines
A portrait of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton
KnuckleBonz announce details of online museum dedicated to late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton

By Simon Young Published

"Cliff Burton redefined the role of the bass guitar in thrash, and his influence is stronger than ever..."

Bands & Artists
Metallica
The inside story of Master Of Puppets and the two-year whirlwind that took Metallica to the big time

By Paul Brannigan Published

From an El Cerrito garage to stadiums with Ozzy Osbourne – as told by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and more

Music
A picture of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton performing live in 1986 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan
Watch Cliff Burton Day celebrations in honour of late Metallica bassist

By Stef Lach Published

Fans and friends gather to celebrate Cliff Burton Day on what would have been Metallica bass icon's 61st birthday

Bands & Artists
Cliff Burton and Jim Martin
This footage of a teenage Cliff Burton jamming For Whom The Bells Tolls in 1981 is a piece of Metallica history

By Metal Hammer Last updated

A pre-Metallica Cliff Burton and future Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin jam an early version of classic Ride The Lightning track For Whom The Bell Tolls way back in 1981

Bands & Artists
Metal Hammer’s classic Slipknot Assemble cover
The 30 Greatest Metal Hammer Front Covers Of The Last 30 Years

By Metal Hammer Last updated

Metal Hammer celebrates its 30th birthday next month. To mark this epic milestone we look back at the 30 greatest front covers in the magazine’s history

Bands & Artists
Metallica backstage at Monsters Of Rock Festival
Scott Ian: "Cliff Burton Was The Most Original Human Being I Ever Met"

By TeamRock Last updated

Musical peers, girlfriends and even his bass guitar teacher share their memories of the uniquely talented Cliff Burton, much loved and gone way too soon...

Interviews
Cliff Burton and James Hetfield live in 1984
Cliff Burton: "He Was Just A Beautiful, Beautiful Human Being"

By TeamRock Last updated

Jonny and Marsha Zazula, founders of Megaforce Records who first signed Metallica, recall the band's earliest days and the always 'warm and respectful' Cliff Burton that they knew

Interviews
Scott Ian and Cliff Burton
Anthrax's Scott Ian recalls horror bus crash that killed Metallica's Cliff Burton: "I think about him weekly"

By Liz Scarlett, Rich Hobson Last updated

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian opens up about his time on the road with Metallica on 1986's Damage Inc. tour, and his memories of the night Cliff Burton was tragically killed

Bands & Artists
Cliff Burton
A Cliff Burton museum is opening and we want to go ASAP

By Liz Scarlett Last updated

Sweden is to open a Cliff Burton museum in honour of the late Metallica bassist, who died in 1986

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