Lars Ulrich embarrassed Biohazard's Billy Graziadei in front of his friends – but quickly made up for it in style By Stef Lach published 21 December 24 Biohazard man called Metallica drummer out after nightclub incident and landed a coveted tour support slot
Watch pro-shot footage of Metallica's full performance at 2024 Helping Hands concert in Los Angeles By Stef Lach published 20 December 24 Metallica release video of entire charity show – including acoustic and electric performance by thrash giants
According to a new study, these are the 10 most popular rock band tattoos By Paul Brannigan published 19 December 24 Study reveals the top 10 rock bands inspiring tattoos globally
The history of heavy metal to be explored in new documentary series 'Into the Void' By Stef Lach published 17 December 24 Creators of Hulu documentary series vow to go "beyond the mystique" of stars who helped shape metal
The numbers are in on the biggest grossing tours of 2024 By Fraser Lewry published 15 December 24 It's not just Taylor Swift making money out there
“A good heavy metal song is like a good horror movie, and vice versa. Heavy metal sounds evil and horror movies are evil!“: Inside Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett’s lifelong love of horror By Dom Lawson published 15 December 24 When it comes to horror Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is the man
Watch Metallica perform rarities at 2024 Helping Hands event in Los Angeles By Stef Lach published 14 December 24 The 4th edition of Metallica's Helping Hands charity show featured guest appearance from Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament
“He kept sneaking into our studio and hanging out with us. And then, the minder would come in like, ‘Have you seen Ozzy?’” Metallica’s Robert Trujillo explains how he met Ozzy Osbourne By Matt Mills published 9 December 24 Apparently the Prince Of Darkness enjoyed wandering off when he was supposed to be recording music…
"It's a beautiful song with a bit of a dark edge." Comic Chris McCausland on why he chose Metallica's Nothing Else Matters for his latest performance on Strictly Come Dancing By Stef Lach published 8 December 24 Watch Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell wow the Strictly judges with Viennese Waltz set to Metallica classic
“I just see a pie hit me in the grill”: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo on the rock legend who caked him in the face onstage By Niall Doherty published 7 December 24 It was the Metallica man’s birthday and an iconic rock veteran wanted to make sure it was properly celebrated
Sick New World 2025 cancelled with organisers citing "unforeseen circumstances" By Stef Lach published 30 November 24 Las Vegas festival Sick New World was due to feature Metallica, Linkin Park and more
Amazon is offering 3-for-2 on more than 1,000 gifts this Black Friday, including 10 of my favourite rock and metal albums By Matt Mills published 30 November 24 Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and Metallica’s Black Album aren’t just generational albums – they can be bought cheap in this massive deal for Amazon US customers
10 brilliant vinyl deals you won't want to miss this Black Friday By Rich Hobson published 29 November 24 From legendary Metallica albums to landmark releases from Oasis, Green Day, Type O Negative and more, you need to check out these massive deals
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett’s signature Gibson Flying V is available with $6000 off at Sweetwater... and frankly, Nothing Else Matters any more By Matt Mills published 29 November 24 Buy the Metallica lead guitarist’s signature model for $8,999 in Sweetwater's Black Friday sale (wah-wah pedal not included)
“What Metallica did with the metal sound, turning it into thrash, was fantastic!” Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi says what was “brilliant” about thrash metal By Matt Mills published 28 November 24 Metal’s OG guitarist pays tribute to the generation that followed his
Watch Metallica's James Hetfield playfully do his best Rob Halford impression with the help of a helium balloon during the making of St. Anger By Liz Scarlett published 25 November 24 Papa Het can't quite reach the Judas Priest frontman's high notes without a little assistance, but nevertheless he gives it his best shot in this behind the scenes clip from Metallica's 2003 St. Anger sessions
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante says Metallica were right about Napster and that Spotify is where "music goes to die" By Stef Lach published 24 November 24 Anthrax and revived Pantera drummer says industry 'fucked us so bad. you'd make more money selling lemonade.'
“That’s a gutless thing to say!” Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine once walked out of spinal surgery because Metallica’s manager insulted him By Matt Mills published 14 November 24 There’s “determined”, then there’s whatever the hell “climbing off of a surgery table to prove someone wrong” is
2025 Grammy nominations revealed: Metallica, Judas Priest, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pearl Jam and St. Vincent amongst metal and rock names nominated By Merlin Alderslade published 8 November 24 Thrash legends, metalcore heavyweights and rising hardcore ragers are included in next year's Grammy nominations!
“There was a very real chance that James wouldn’t be coming back. And all that time we spent waiting was horrible”: The tumultuous inside story of Metallica’s St Anger album By Chris Ingham published 2 November 24 In 2003, Metal Hammer flew to New York to interview Metallica ahead of St Anger. We found a band who were bruised, battered but defiant
