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Order your world exclusive Metallica Ride The Lightning t-shirt with Metal Hammer
By Merlin Alderslade published
The bundle includes an exclusive t-shirt design you can't get anywhere else, alongside a special 'clean' cover version of our latest magazine

10 classic albums that would be better if they were shorter
By Johnny Sharp published
Making great records greater, one edit at a time

Watch James Hetfield sing Metallica hit Enter Sandman after inhaling helium
By Stef Lach published
Metallica frontman gives us all a laugh as he celebrates his 61st birthday – under the influence of helium gas

The night Metallica hosted the world's biggest ever listening party
By Niall Doherty published
The band hired an arena to unveil their monster fifth record to fans

James Hetfield on why Metallica use their influence to give back and help the less fortunate
By Merlin Alderslade published
Metallica's frontman opens up on the bands charitable All Within My Hands foundation

How Metallica defied the haters and changed the course of metal with Ride The Lightning
By Jon Wiederhorn published
Metallica’s second album Ride The Lightning turns 40 on July 27 – this is how they made one of metal’s greatest records

Why James Hetfield is glad a Metallica fan spat on him in 1989
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s singer/guitarist responded to a violent accusation of “selling out” with unbroken confidence

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell announces new album I Want Blood
By Liz Scarlett published
Jerry Cantrell's shares details of his new solo record I Want Blood, and unveils the new single Vilified
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