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Watch Metallica's James Hetfield playfully do his best Rob Halford impression with the help of a helium balloon during the making of St. Anger
By Liz Scarlett published
Papa Het can't quite reach the Judas Priest frontman's high notes without a little assistance, but nevertheless he gives it his best shot in this behind the scenes clip from Metallica's 2003 St. Anger sessions

Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante says Metallica were right about Napster and that Spotify is where "music goes to die"
By Stef Lach published
Anthrax and revived Pantera drummer says industry 'fucked us so bad. you'd make more money selling lemonade.'

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine once walked out of spinal surgery because Metallica’s manager insulted him
By Matt Mills published
There’s “determined”, then there’s whatever the hell “climbing off of a surgery table to prove someone wrong” is

2025 Grammy nominations revealed: Metallica, Judas Priest, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pearl Jam and St. Vincent amongst metal and rock names nominated
By Merlin Alderslade published
Thrash legends, metalcore heavyweights and rising hardcore ragers are included in next year's Grammy nominations!

The tumultuous inside story of Metallica’s St Anger album
By Chris Ingham published
In 2003, Metal Hammer flew to New York to interview Metallica ahead of St Anger. We found a band who were bruised, battered but defiant

Metallica announce M72 tour dates in Australia and New Zealand
By Fraser Lewry published
18 months after Metallica's M72 tour began, the band have finally announced shows down under

“I came down absolutely not knowing what to expect – and I came out a different person”: Robert Trujillo took profound inspiration from Steven Wilson, and believes Metallica would feel the same
By Jo Kendall published
The infectiously groovy Metallica bass player RobTrujillo was floored when he discovered Steven Wilson

Sick New World 2025 looks like one hell of a good time
By Paul Brannigan published
The line-up for Sick New World 2025 has been revealed, and it's ridiculously great, tbh
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