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James Hetfield of Metallica performing live in 2008

“You couldn’t put a bigger band in a smaller room”: The story of the greatest Metallica live album you’ve (probably) never listened to

By Joe Daly published 5 February 25

In 2008, eager to mend fences with fans after the Napster debacle, the biggest band in metal played one of the tiniest shows of their lives

Metallica singer/guitarist James Hetfield in the music video for the band’s song One

Metallica released their first music video 35 years ago. This is how it ruined my life.

By Simon Young published 22 January 25

A Metal Hammer writer looks back on the scarring effects of the video for Metallica’s One, which debuted on January 22, 1989

James Hetfield of Metallica in 2023 and John Gallagher of Raven in 2024

“They were a gang!” The first band Metallica supported on tour didn’t think the thrashers had a chance in hell of making it big

By Matt Mills published 21 January 25

“‘Do you see them in 10 years being the greatest thing since sliced bread?’ No, not a chance!”

Metallica posing for a photograph in the mid 1990s

“I like to push some of those buttons. I like the fact that people have a problem with what we’re doing”: How Metallica kicked back against the 1990s haters with Reload

By Dan Silver published 12 January 25

Haters gonna hate – but with 1997’s Reload album, Metallica just didn’t care

James Hetfield onstage with Metallica in 2024

Metallica’s James Hetfield names who he deems the “master craftsman at lyrics” – and it’s not a metal musician

By Matt Mills published 10 January 25

The Metallica man discusses all things lyric-writing during the latest Metallica Report podcast

Kerry King in 2023 and Dave Mustaine onstage with Megadeth in 2024

“Dave Mustaine can’t help but stick his foot in his mouth”: Slayer’s Kerry King explains his relationships with Metallica members old and new

By Matt Mills published 9 January 25

The Slayer guitarist reveals he’ll spend 20 minutes with Dave Mustaine but then “bolt just before anything gets uncomfortable”

"James and I have talked about it...kind of." Could James Hetfield and Jerry Cantrell make an album together one day?

By Merlin Alderslade published 6 January 25

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell has discussed the possibility of collaborating with James Hetfield

Why Robert Trujillo hasn’t written much Metallica music: “These guys write amazing songs, and I’m not going to suddenly insert myself”

By Matt Mills published 30 December 24

The bassist has co-written only a handful of Metallica tracks since joining the metal titans in 2003

Billy Graziadei of Biohazard performs at Alcatraz Metal Fest on August 12, 2023 in Kortrijk, Belgium.

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

Metallica perform onstage during Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Presented by the Helping Hands Concert And Auction 2024 at YouTube Theater on December 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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

Fans of Iron Maiden line up to purchase merchandise during opening night of the U.S. leg of The Future Past World Tour 2024 at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 04, 2024 in Chula Vista, California.

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

Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards and James Hertfield onstage

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

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett posing for a photograph in 2011

“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

Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett of Metallica pose onstage during Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Presented by the Helping Hands Concert And Auction 2024 at YouTube Theater on December 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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

Robert Trujillo in 2024 and Ozzy Osbourne in 2022

“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…

Chris McCausland attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England.

"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

Metallica, with post-pied bassist Robert Trujillo on the right

“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

A general view of the atmosphere during the Sick New World music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (

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

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