Jason Newsted lambasts "idiots" who criticise Lars Ulrich's drumming: "they have no idea what they're talking about" By Merlin Alderslade published 9 May 23 Jason Newsted has leapt to the defence of his former Metallica bandmate Lars
A beginner's guide to thrash metal in five essential albums By Merlin Alderslade published 4 May 23 Thrash metal's DNA has rarely undergone any drastic alterations, but its evolution over the years can still be charted via these five classics
"Metallica is just as clusterf***ed as everything else": How isolation, rehab and personal strife led to Metallica's most dramatic album By Dave Everley published 3 May 23 Lars Ulrich and Rob Trujillo take us behind the scenes of Metallica's 72 Seasons - a dramatic record even by their standards
Metallica: photos from the opening nights of 2023's biggest tour By Fraser Lewry published 1 May 23 Metallica have released a gallery of images from the Amsterdam ArenA, shot on the first two nights of the M72 tour
Metallica mix it up on second night of World Tour in Amsterdam By Stef Lach published 29 April 23 Watch clips and view setlist from Metallica's second show in Amsterdam – the first of their "no repeat" events
Metallica just threw Amsterdam the world's biggest heavy metal party By Eleanor Goodman published 28 April 23 Metallica's first set of the M72 world tour was a triumphant, rousing success
Metallica's first set of the M72 tour: new songs, old classics, and one big surprise By Fraser Lewry published 27 April 23 Watch the opening moments and first song from Metallica's globe-straddling, two-year M72 tour
Metallica's Robert Trujillo reveals the secret behind his "beautiful hair" By Liz Scarlett published 24 April 23 Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo shares the secrets behind his amazing luscious locks
72 Seasons becomes first Metallica studio album not to hit #1 on US chart since ...And Justice For All By Fraser Lewry published 24 April 23 Metallica's 72 Seasons was kept off the top spot by country star Morgan Wallen
72 Seasons is Metallica's first UK number one album since Death Magnetic By Paul Brannigan published 21 April 23 "Number 1 in the UK? Spectacular!" - Metallica score the fourth UK number one album of their career with 72 Seasons
"Their best album since...": Metallica fans review new album 72 Seasons By Rich Hobson published 21 April 23 We asked rock and metal fans to share their views on the new Metallica album 72 Seasons - here's what they had to say
Watch the official music videos for all 12 songs on Metallica's 72 Seasons album By Paul Brannigan published 21 April 23 Metallica have now released music videos for all 12 tracks on their new album 72 Seasons: watch them all here
10 legendary metal anthems whose live versions have overshadowed the originals By Matt Mills published 21 April 23 These ten tracks are all cornerstones of metal, but their definitive versions are undoubtedly when played live
10 surprising artists who have sampled Metallica By Simon Young published 19 April 23 From hip hop icon Eminem to drum 'n' bass heavyweights Chase & Status, these are some of the artists to have reimagined classic Metallica moments for their own songs
Avenged Sevenfold's M Shadows says opening for Metallica feels "like you're going to war" By Liz Scarlett published 19 April 23 Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows originally turned down opening for Metallica on their 2017 tour, worried they would always be seen as "second fiddle"
Metallica's Kirk Hammett says James Hetfield is "doing everyone a huge service" on new album 72 Seasons by addressing subjects "no-one will touch" By Paul Brannigan published 18 April 23 James Hetfield is "putting his neck out there and showing himself to that world" on Metallica's new album, says bandmate Kirk Hammett
Have your say on Metallica's new album 72 Seasons By Rich Hobson published 18 April 23 We want to know your thoughts on Metallica's new album 72 Seasons
Metallica weren't allowed to make eye contact with Mick Jagger when they supported the Rolling Stones By Paul Brannigan published 17 April 23 Lars Ulrich's dreams of partying 'til dawn with Keith Richards when Metallica played with the Rolling Stones were somewhat wide of the mark
Watch Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and more reimagined as stunning Balenciaga models in this strangely creepy AI vid By Liz Scarlett published 17 April 23 You've never seen these metal legends presented quite like this before
Kerrang! Living Loud: an essential insider account of how 'The Rock Bible' shaped the global rock landscape By Paul Brannigan published 17 April 23 Nick Ruskell's Kerrang! Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk and Alternative Music is an eye-opening account of the magazine's storied history, featuring tributes from Metallica, Guns N' Roses and more
