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
Metallica launch official videos for three more songs from 72 Seasons By Fraser Lewry published 16 April 23 Metallica celebrate the release of 72 Seasons with videos for Shadows Follow, Room Of Mirrors and Sleepwalk My Life Away
The best new metal songs you need to hear this week By Rich Hobson published 14 April 23 Metallica, Ghost and Sabaton are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
Metallica's Lars Ulrich has moments where he feels as insecure as the rest of us: "I have days where I feel like a ****ing idiot" By Merlin Alderslade published 14 April 23 Even metal legends have their moments of self-doubt
Watch Metallica try to actually master puppets in this ridiculous Jimmy Kimmel skit By Liz Scarlett published 14 April 23 Metallica try their luck at puppeteering and put on a puppet show for an audience of children. No, really
Watch Metallica perform a monstrous Master Of Puppets on Jimmy Kimmel Live By Fraser Lewry published 14 April 23 Metallica have been appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week promote new album 72 Seasons, which is released today
Metallica fan in New Zealand becomes first person in the world to buy 72 Seasons over the counter By Fraser Lewry published 13 April 23 With release day arriving in NZ before the rest of the world, Jesse Saywell was at the front of the queue for Metallica's 72 Seasons
Metallica's Kirk Hammett isn't having the abuse he's taken for his Lux Æterna guitar solo By Liz Scarlett published 12 April 23 Kirk Hammett defends his Lux Æterna guitar solo: "Yeah, my f***ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than Lux Æterna — but what's the point?"
Metallica's James Hetfield on going to rehab: "there was a rebirth...realizing my life was needing some help" By Merlin Alderslade published 11 April 23 James Hetfield has discussed rehab, the pandemic and Metallica's new album 72 seasons in a rare interview
Metallica's Lars Ulrich drinking nothing but Earl Grey tea is metal AF By Stef Lach published 10 April 23 Earl Grey is the only fuel Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich needs these days
Metallica announce 72 Seasons Jimmy Kimmel 'residency' By Stef Lach published 8 April 23 Metallica will promote new album 72 Seasons with a four-night run on Jimmy Kimmel Live from April 10
Lars Ulrich thinks Metallica have about ten years left as a touring band By Liz Scarlett published 7 April 23 Lars Ulrich: "I know there's some people in the comments section that think that point has already come [where Metallica should stop] — and I appreciate that"
11 things we learned about Metallica's 72 Seasons in the new issue of Metal Hammer By Dave Everley published 6 April 23 Metallica return to the cover of Metal Hammer to talk new album 72 Seasons - here's what we learned
Metallica's Kirk Hammett says he's "bored" of playing "that f**king guitar solo in Master of Puppets" By Paul Brannigan published 6 April 23 According to Metallica's Kirk Hammett, playing a guitar solo note-for-note 1689 times can get a little boring
Metallica's Kirk Hammett shares tender memories of the late, great Cliff Burton: "When he left us, Cliff was as powerful as he could be as a person" By Paul Brannigan published 5 April 23 As part of Classic Rock magazine's Metallica cover feature, guitarist Kirk Hammett salutes his late room-mate, friend and bandmate Cliff Burton
Metallica 72 Seasons review: 2023’s most anticipated metal album is a ringing success By Dave Everley published 5 April 23 Metallica’s only concern is making the best Metallica album possible, irrespective of what’s going on around them... and they've succeeded
Metallica's Kirk Hammett teams up with Gibson guitars for limited edition 1979 Flying V By Stef Lach published 4 April 23 Gibson have made 200 limited edition Flying V guitars as played by Metallica's Kirk Hammett – yours for a cool $15,000
Yes, Lars Ulrich reads online comments about Metallica's music: "I challenge anybody in a band to say they don't" By Merlin Alderslade published 4 April 23 Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admits that he had a cheeky look online to see what people were saying about the band's first single in seven years, Lux Æterna
