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Lars Ulrich on the first band to truly blow his mind
By Liz Scarlett published
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recalls being nine years old and getting to watch the band that were "loudest and coolest thing" he'd ever seen

Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery reveals what shocked him about 2003 Metallica audition
By Matt Mills published
Avery auditioned to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica, but the role ultimately went to Robert Trujillo

Forget about Lars and Noel, Robert Trujillo and James's Tim Booth is the new Metallica-Mancunican bromance
By Niall Doherty published
The James frontman has been hanging out with the Metallica man in LA

Metallica's James Hetfield: “Cliff Burton still lives in all of us”
By Paul Brannigan published
James Hetfield acknowledges that Cliff Burton's influence on Metallica will never die

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson was in the running to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica
By Matt Mills published
Megadeth’s David Ellefson was shortlisted to join Metallica in 2003 – and he found out because Dave Mustaine told him

Metallica announce 2025 North American tour, including Sick New World and Sonic Temple festivals
By Matt Mills published
Metallica will continue their M72 world tour as they trek across North America next year

“I didn’t want James Hetfield to smell the alcohol on me”: Robert Trujillo stayed up drinking until 5am before his Metallica audition
By Matt Mills published
The day before auditioning for the biggest band in metal, Trujillo was up partying all night with Lars Ulrich

Metallica’s James Hetfield, actor in new western film, doesn’t seem to like acting: “Next time I’m asked to do something like this, remind me to say no”
By Matt Mills published
Hetfield has a role in western thriller The Thicket, currently in cinemas, alongside Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage
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