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Kirk Hammett plays his '59 'Unicorn' black Les Paul on the Stern Show and explains how he came to buy his Greeny 'Burst – but James Hetfield reveals that he was offered it first

"The guy brought it backstage to show it to me and I rejected it"

MusicRadar

James Hetfield was offered the chance to buy the Greeny Les Paul before Kirk Hammett, but he turned it down: “I’m a real idiot”

Watch Hammett demo Peter Green’s iconic Gibson for Howard Stern as his Metallica bandmate makes the surprise revelation

Guitar World

Metallica, 72 Seasons review: A return to form that shows their old machine is still firing on all cylinders

Old and new fans alike will be headbanging happily throughout

The Independent UK

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Metallica: 72 Seasons review – a poignant if protracted nostalgia kick

With weighty lyrics referencing James Hetfield’s ongoing recovery and harking back to the band’s formative British influences, 72 Seasons has the edge of Metallica’s 80s heyday – albeit one blunted by overlong songs

The Guardian - UK

Metallica returns with '72 Seasons'; band not slowing down

Zoom has been credited for keeping students and teachers connected and the judicial system working

The Independent UK

Enter the band, man: Metallica just announced its first marching band competition

For years, Metallica’s hits have been a staple in marching bands’ repertoires. Now the metal super group is reciprocating the love.

Los Angeles Times

Metallica's James Hetfield on going to rehab: "there was a rebirth...realizing my life was needing some help"

James Hetfield has discussed rehab, the pandemic and Metallica's new album 72 seasons in a rare interview

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James Hetfield used a “legendary” head modded by Eddie Van Halen’s amp wizard for every track on Metallica’s new album

According to 72 Seasons producer Greg Fidelman, the Metallica frontman leant heavily on this revived guitar amp, which was modded by renowned tech José Arredondo

Guitar World

Metallica 72 Seasons review: 2023’s most anticipated metal album is a ringing success

Metallica’s only concern is making the best Metallica album possible, irrespective of what’s going on around them... and they've succeeded

Louder

Metallica 72 Seasons review: rarely has James Hetfield laid himself so bare

Papa Het has shown a new level of vulnerability on a decent if unspectacular Metallica record

Metal Hammer

Metallica’s James Hetfield on the “fast” guitar that changed everything

In his new book Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield, the Metallica frontman reflects on the guitar that changed the course of his history

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Listen to the title track from new Metallica album 72 Seasons, alongside a brand new video

Metallica have given us the latest taste of new album 72 Seasons courtesy of its title track - and it comes with a video

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James Hetfield says “if there was a guitar that changed the course of my history” it was this one – and it’s a cheap copy

The story of this particular guitar features in the Metallica man’s new book about his six-strings, Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield

Guitar World

Rob Trujillo will make his singing debut on new Metallica album 72 Seasons

Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo will provide vocals for the band for the very first time on brand new track You Must Burn!

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ChatGPT re-wrote the lyrics to Metallica's Ride the Lightning...and they don't totally suck

A Reddit user asked ChatGPT to re-write the lyrics to Metallica's track Ride the Lightning. They're better than you might think.

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James Hetfield says Metallica are "really average" musicians

Metallica frontman James Hetfield doesn't think the band are great musicians individually – but says it's a different story when they get together

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The story behind every single Metallica album cover art

Electric chairs, toilet bowl stabbings and, erm, semen – the Four Horsemen have had quite the eclectic visual journey

The Orange County Register

How to livestream Metallica’s LA benefit concert, bid on exclusive memorabilia

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Metallica brings its Helping Hands benefit concert to Los Angeles for the first time on Friday, and while it might be tough to find a ticket for the intimate, sold out show at the Microsoft Theatre, anyone can connect with the band through the online auction that…

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Los Angeles Times

Metallica debuts ‘Lux Æterna’ from ‘72 Seasons’ album, along with world tour

Metallica is gearing up for a very busy two years.

Daily Mirror

Metallica frontman James Hetfield set to divorce wife after 25 years of marriage

James Hetfield is said to have filed for divorce from his wife of 25-years Francesca earlier this year. The Metallica frontman has previously credited his partner with helping him get his anger issues under control

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Joseph Quinn Recreated Eddie Munson’s Iconic Stranger Things Guitar Scene W/ Actual Metallica

Jammed harder than a jar of Cottee’s.

The Independent UK

Stranger Things: Metallica finally meet Joseph Quinn and gift him Eddie Munson guitar

Quinn played the band’s song, ‘Master of Puppets’, in the most recent season of the Netflix hit show

Evening Standard

The new rock‘n’roll? Shawn Mendes joins a long line of musicians cancelling tours for their mental health

Post-pandemic, it’s becoming more accepted to take time for self-care, and some of the biggest stars are showing how it’s done

The Independent UK

Metallica’s James Hetfield congratulates fan who gave birth at Brazil concert

Fan was wheeled to the medical tent and gave birth as the band closed the show with ‘Enter Sandman’

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