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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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Did Metallica Steal the Riff For Their Biggest Song?

June 3, 2023 9:56am

“Enter Sandman” might have propelled metal into the mainstream, but that iconic hook bears an uncomfortable resemblance to another band’s song […]

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Watch: When Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, + Ice-T Joined Forces To Defend Metal and Rap

May 30, 2023 1:18pm

During the 1992 MTV VMAs, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Ice-T joined forces to defend heavy metal and rap. […]

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The Metalhead Serial Killer Who Was Mad He Couldn’t Go to Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’ Video Shoot

May 28, 2023 11:05am

Serial killer Richard Ramirez was a headbanger. Hear about the time he was irate that he couldn’t see Metallica play San Quentin. […]

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Bob Rock Says Jimmy Page and Jack White are St. Anger Fans

May 27, 2023 2:26pm

Metallica have been through a lot of ups and downs over the course of their storied career. After a turbulent run in the later half of the ‘90s with the divisive Load and Reload albums, […]

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Nicolas Cage Used to Host Horror Movie Nights for Heavy Metal + Grunge Royalty

May 24, 2023 12:08pm

Actor Nicolas Cage used to host horror movie nights where he would invite heavy metal and grunge musicians over. […]

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Watch: When Lars Ulrich Sang for Metallica While James Hetfield Played Drums

May 14, 2023 10:46am

Metallica are some of the most important musicians in the world, but how good would they be if they switched instruments? We found out! […]

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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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Kirk Hammett Will Never Stop Using a Wah Pedal, ‘I Don’t Care What Anyone Says’

April 27, 2023 10:05am

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett defends his use of the wah pedal, saying “I don’t care what anyone says.” […]

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Metallica’s Isolated Guitar Tracks To “Inamorata” Are Devastating

April 22, 2023 11:25am

Reception for Metallica’s 72 Seasons is mostly positive. Hear the isolated guitar tracks to “Inamorata” and see if the praise is warranted. […]

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