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‘The Metal Gods Were Looking Out’ When Scott Ian And Cliff Burton Were Arrested

October 1, 2023 11:11am

With the anniversary of Cliff Burton’s passing last week, we remember a sweet and funny story Scott Ian once shared about his late friend. […]

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The 10 Hardcore Punk Bands Every Metalhead Needs to Hear

September 23, 2023 10:09am

Metal and punk might go hand-in-hand these days, but that wasn’t the case early on. Here are ten bands who were pivotal to bridging the gap. […]

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The Glam Rock Icon Who Inspired One Of Heavy Metal’s Greatest Tracks

August 27, 2023 10:15am

The late David Bowie’s influence can be felt throughout popular culture at large, and the world of heavy metal is no exception. […]

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Wants to Know What ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Sound Like With Cliff Burton

August 19, 2023 11:19am

In a new interview, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett opens up about how he wished he could have heard Cliff Burton play on the band’s fourth record. […]

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Original Metallica Bassist Ron McGovney’s Twitter is a Treasure Trove of Early Metallica Info

June 11, 2023 9:37am

The best heavy metal comes from humble beginnings. No matter how high a star rises, it’s important to know where a band came from. […]

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Ranking The Talent and Skills of The Big Four

June 7, 2023 10:46am

Between Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth – which of the Big Four thrash metal bands is the most talented? […]

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Metallica’s 10 Weirdest Collaborations From Best to Worst

May 13, 2023 10:17am

Being the biggest metal band ever opens up all kinds of musical doors, for better or worse. These are Metallica’s weirdest collaborations. […]

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Remembering Metallica’s Shock Rock Side Project Spastik Children

April 29, 2023 11:10am

Being in Metallica is serious business. Hear how James Hetfield and Cliff Burton blew off steam with their side project, Spastik Children. […]

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Metallica’s Lawyer On Napster Lawsuit: Fans ‘Were Basically Thieves!’

April 23, 2023 1:22pm

The most contentious period in Metallica’s career was when they sued Napster. In a recent interview, their lawyer expresses no regret. […]

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The One Regret Kirk Hammett Has About Cliff Burton

April 20, 2023 2:32pm

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett reveals the one regret he has in regard to the late bassist Cliff Burton. […]

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