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Metallica just threw Amsterdam the world's biggest heavy metal party

Metallica's first set of the M72 world tour was a triumphant, rousing success

Metal Hammer · Apr 28, 2023

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett debut new ESP and Gibson guitars at first show of M72 world tour

Papa Het has a fresh Vulture, while Hammett’s uber-rare ’59 Les Paul got its first-ever runout for the set’s surprise opener

Guitar World · Apr 28, 2023

Watch Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Joe Perry join Metallica for a pulverizing performance of Train Kept A-Rollin' at 2009’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The two Yardbirds alumni and Aerosmith icon – who each had history with the song – were joined by Ronnie Wood and Flea for the rendition, which featured a who's who of rhythm heroes and lead legends

Guitar World · Apr 24, 2023

Kirk Hammett reveals the secret weapon behind his guitar tone: “I can’t believe I’m telling you about it!”

The elusive piece of gear has sonic ties to Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC and Pink Floyd, and featured throughout new Metallica album 72 Seasons

Guitar World · Apr 18, 2023

Watch Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and more reimagined as stunning Balenciaga models in this strangely creepy AI vid

You've never seen these metal legends presented quite like this before

Metal Hammer · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 14, 2023

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 · Apr 13, 2023

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 · Apr 13, 2023

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 · Apr 13, 2023

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 · Apr 12, 2023