Metallica’s Enter Sandman reimagined as a Slipknot anthem is an absolute beast By Paul Brannigan published 31 January 22 YouTuber Pete Cottrell gives Metallica standard Enter Sandman a “darker, more menacing” Slipknot-style makeover, and we’re here for it
Metallica, King Diamond, Motorhead pay respect to Budgie’s Burke Shelley By Paul Brannigan published 12 January 22 The rock world reacts to the death of Budgie vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley, who passed on January 10, aged 71
Metallica and Tool are using Covid-sniffing dogs to keep safe on tour By Fraser Lewry published 10 January 22 Musicians are increasingly turning to the animal kingdom to keep their backstage areas safe
Every song on Metallica’s Ride The Lightning now has stunning bespoke artwork By Paul Brannigan published 4 January 22 Colombian artist Felipe Mora has created an oil painting for every song on Metallica’s Ride The Lightning album
Wolves In The Throne Room's Aaron Weaver: 10 songs that changed my life By Jonathan Selzer published 28 December 21 From the punk vs metalhead conflict that nearly ended in murder to blasting black metal in a run-down cabin in the woods, Wolves In The Throne Room drummer Aaron Weaver talks the 10 songs that changed his life
Metallica's 40th anniversary concerts to stream online for a limited time only By Elizabeth Scarlett published 22 December 21 Metallica's two huge 40th anniversary shows at the Chase Center in San Francisco will be available to watch from Christmas Eve
It's official: Metallica own 2021 with surprise-packed setlist at 40th anniversary shows By Rich Hobson published 20 December 21 Metallica reaffirm their status as the biggest metal band on the planet with rarities and surprises galore in their 40th anniversary shows as part of the San Francisco takeover
San Francisco announces ‘Metallica Day’, mayor salutes band as ‘extraordinary people’ By Paul Brannigan published 17 December 21 San Francisco announces Metallica Day as Lars Ulrich says the band’s “hearts and souls” will always be in the Bay Area
Slayer's Kerry King: "Dave Mustaine helped Metallica become what Metallica is" By Joe Daly published 15 December 21 Legendary Slayer axeman Kerry King talks 40 years of thrash history with fellow Big Four alumni Metallica
Metallica to livestream their 40th anniversary celebration concerts for free By Paul Brannigan published 10 December 21 Metallica to stream their December 17 and 19 40th anniversary concerts in San Francisco via Amazon Prime
This classic Christmas Metallica mash-up has been given a mighty remaster By Elizabeth Scarlett published 2 December 21 DJ Cummerbund has perfected one of his most joyous mash-ups just in time for the holidays, For Carol The Bell Tolls
This Metallica Black Album deluxe box set will blow your mind – and it's now on sale this Cyber Monday By Elizabeth Scarlett published 29 November 21 Sound the deals klaxon! This Metallica Black Album remastered deluxe box set is now under £200
Cyber Monday Funko deals: Walmart rock the Funko Pop! albums series - AC/DC, Metallica, Kiss, Queen, more! By Scott Munro published 29 November 21 Walmart have earth-shattering deals on to celebrate Cyber Monday. They've shredded the price across their exclusive Funko Pop! Deluxe albums series
Watch Mastodon, Carcass, Bad Wolves members unite to cover Metallica’s Blackened By Paul Brannigan published 29 November 21 Metallica’s Blackened gets a 2021 makeover courtesy of Mastodon, Carcass and the Two Minutes To Late Night crew
Venom‘s Cronos recalls backstage bust-up which stopped an out-of-control Metallica sabotaging their career before it started By Paul Brannigan published 26 November 21 After flunking their first European gig, Metallica smashed up their dressing room in frustration. Enter Venom’s Cronos with a lecture which stopped the furious four self-destructing on European soil
This Lars Ulrich toilet is a dead-eyed horror from the abyss (via Florida) By Rich Hobson published 25 November 21 The internet goes potty for a Lars Ulrich toilet and we're pretty sure it is The Thing That Should Not Be
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich were confused, angry and “freaked out” when they first saw Metallica’s One video By Paul Brannigan published 22 November 21 Michael Salomon, co-director of the One video, recalls the tense, troubled birth of Metallica’s first ever music video
WWE legend Edge is on a mission to make Metallica play Wrestlemania By Merlin Alderslade published 19 November 21 The 11-time World Champion guests on this week’s Metal Hammer Podcast and he's got some things to say
Jason Newsted recalls emotional first meeting with Cliff Burton’s mother By Paul Brannigan published 18 November 21 “You’re the one” Cliff Burton’s mother told Jason Newsted as the bassist was welcomed into the Metallica family in 1986
‘Who’s faster? Who’s heavier?’: record label boss recalls early Metallica vs Slayer rivalry By Paul Brannigan published 17 November 21 Exclusive “Metallica and Slayer were never very close,” record label boss who released songs by both bands tells Metal Hammer
