Les Claypool reflects on Metallica audition: "I didn't fit and they saw that" By Liz Scarlett last updated 20 September 22 Primus frontman Les Claypool recalls auditioning for the role of Metallica's new bassist following the tragic death of Cliff Burton
Watch Metallica's James Hetfield get emotional onstage as he admits to fears that he's too old to play well By Liz Scarlett last updated 20 September 22 Metallica's James Hetfield shares his insecurities over his age during a recent show in Brazil and receives a group hug from his bandmates
“I thought they were taking the piss”: Ozzy Osbourne on his first meeting with Metallica By Rich Hobson last updated 20 September 22 Ozzy Osbourne looks back on his four-decade friendship with Metallica
James Hetfield once offered The Darkness' Justin Hawkins support during his alcohol issues By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 Metallica's James Hetfield noticed Justin was "struggling a little bit with certain behaviours"
James Hetfield makes congratulatory call to woman who gave birth at Metallica gig By Liz Scarlett last updated 20 September 22 After learning that a Metallica fan gave birth to a baby boy at his band's show in Brazil last Saturday, James Hetfield has called the new mother to congratulate her
Echobrain: how one band almost killed Metallica By Rich Hobson last updated 20 September 22 Metallica ruled the world through the 90s, but the year 2000 almost spelled the end of the band
This is what Metallica's Enter Sandman would sound like if the drums were replaced with James Hetfield yelling "yeah!" By Liz Scarlett last updated 20 September 22 The video the world did not ask for but deserves to see...
Woman gives birth at Metallica show in Brazil By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 A Metallica fan gave birth to a baby boy at the band's show in Curitiba on Saturday night
“Their abilities were not as developed as their ambition”: an interview with the producer behind Metallica’s 80s classics By Paul Brannigan last updated 20 September 22 Ride The Lightning and Master Of Puppets producer Flemming Rasmussen looks back on working with a pre-megastardom Metallica
Kirk Hammett’s 10 greatest Metallica guitar solos By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 20 September 22 The solos that have elevated Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett to ‘legend’ status
The night nu metal bowed down before Metallica By Rich Hobson last updated 20 September 22 In 2003, everyone from Linkin Park to Snoop Dogg bowed down before Metallica at the MTV Icon show. The result was one of the most memorable tribute gigs ever
Spit Out The Bone is one of the greatest Metallica songs of the last 20 years, and here’s proof By Metal Hammer last updated 20 September 22 Watch Metallica blast through Hardwired… To Self-Destruct closer Spit Out The Bone live in Chile
"You can't just be making music": Jason Newsted discusses the "origins" of his problems with Metallica By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 Jason reveals how working with Devin Townsend sowed the seeds for tensions with his Metallica bandmates
James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine rewiring a Beverley Hills Cop soundtrack classic is the purest hit of '80s nostalgia By Paul Brannigan last updated 20 September 22 Ever wondered how The Pointer Sisters would sound with Metallica's James Hetfield and Megadeth's Dave Mustaine on guest vocals? Of course you haven't. Until now
Jason Newsted thought Metallica's Enter Sandman was "kinda corny", was "scared" by Nothing Else Matters By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 The beloved ex-Metallica bassist had mixed feelings on some of The Black Album's material
“I think James is still fuming”: an interview with the artist who created Metallica’s Load and Reload album covers By Eleanor Goodman last updated 20 September 22 Artist Andres Serrano looks back on his involvement with the controversial covers for Metallica’s Load and Reload albums
Kirk Hammett: "Metallica are not perfect as people. We make mistakes left and right" By Paul Brannigan last updated 20 September 22 Kirk Hammett on his solo debut, sobriety, and Metallica's future. Plus watch the animated video for High Plains Drifter
Watch Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold and Trivium jam Misfits together on stage at Download 2006 By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 "The fact they invited us was nuts," Trivium's Matt Heafy tells Metal Hammer
Listen to Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett's beautiful new solo track High Plains Drifter By Paul Brannigan last updated 20 September 22 Listen to new Kirk Hammett song High Plains Drifter, inspired by 1973 Clint Eastwood western
Nothing else matters today aside from this Metallica-inspired miniature mega set By Scott Munro last updated 20 September 22 This fan-crated collection of miniature guitars and drums is perfect for hardcore Metallica fans
