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'A Complete Prick': Roger Waters Slams Metallica's James Hetfield Over Political Comments

Roger Waters has sharply criticised James Hetfield after the Metallica frontman argued that concerts should focus on music rather than political messages, intensifying a debate over artists' public platforms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Great Wolf Lodge Killings: Family Reveals Strange 401(k) Withdrawal Before Husband and Son Died

Metallica Rose Harrison faces two criminal homicide charges after her husband and three-year-old son were found fatally stabbed at a Pennsylvania resort, where investigators say knives came from home.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Nikki Sixx joins Jamest Hetfield in going viral after blasting artists who preach politics onstage

Nikki Sixx has gone viral after slamming musicians who use their concerts to push political views, echoing James Hetfield’s recent onstage rant about keeping shows free from “bulls***”.

BANG Premier · Oct 15

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Hetfield Tells Sphere Crowd: Metallica Won't Turn Concerts into Political Rallies

Metallica's James Hetfield pushed back against political concerts at the Las Vegas Sphere. Here's what he said and why it resonates now.

Latin Times · Oct 14

'I didn’t even know a single song': Abhishek Bachchan recalls attending Ariana Grande concert with Aaradhya; what he discovered about young music fans

Abhishek Bachchan recently recalled attending an Ariana Grande concert with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, admitting he did not know a single song but was impressed by the singer’s voice. From Taylor Swift to Kishore Kumar, the actor’s experience highlights how parents can embrace their teenagers’ interests, respect generational differences and strengthen…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Heavy metal is about uplifting the downtrodden. So why is alleged abuse by Marilyn Manson so easily forgotten?

Slipknot sharing their stage with a man accused of wrongdoing by more than a dozen women is the antithesis of everything the genre should stand for, even if he denies it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says late Cliff Burton was so good 'it was intimidating' in new tribute

Jason Newsted has paid an emotional tribute to late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, calling his talent “intimidating as f***” as fans mark 40 years since Burton’s death.

BANG Premier · Sep 28

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James Hetfield has hailed Tony Iommi the 'Riff Lord'

James Hetfield has named Tony Iommi as his ultimate 'Riff Lord', praising the Black Sabbath guitarist’s influence on his playing.

BANG Premier · Sep 22

In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land forever

For Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a statement reported by KQED and CBS San Francisco, the Hetfields said they viewed the arrangement as a community benefit and wanted agriculture to remain on…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Metallica Announces 12 Massive 2027 Stadium Shows With Limp Bizkit: Full Dates, Venues and Ticket Details

Metallica will extend its M72 World Tour into 2027 with 12 one-night stadium shows across Canada and the US, featuring Limp Bizkit and Avatar on every date.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Metallica Bring M72 World Tour and 50-Yard-Line Stage to Razorback Stadium With Limp Bizkit in 2027

Metallica will bring the M72 World Tour to Fayetteville's Razorback Stadium on 26 May 2027, joined by Limp Bizkit and Swedish metal band Avatar.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Dave Mustaine reveals thrash metal's new 'Big Four'

Dave Mustaine believes Testament, Trivium, Overkill and Exodus are thrash metal's new "Big Four" bands, replacing the old guard of Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax.

BANG Premier · Sep 15

Metallica's Lars Ulrich once planned a $40 million mansion on this California ridge; now 161 acres are being preserved as public open space

For years, a ridgeline in Marin County carried the possibility of becoming the private retreat of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. The 161-acre property on King Mountain was once slated for a sprawling residence, and Ulrich later pursued plans for an architect-designed compound of his own, complete with space for music…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Bring Me The Horizon follow in Metallica, Linkin Park and Slipknot's footsteps as they add one of their songs to Fortnite Festival

The band's 2013 single will be added to the globally popular video game off-shoot later this week

Metal Hammer · Sep 3

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Metal Hammer · Sep 1

The 10 heaviest metal breakdowns of all time

When the beat drops, these songs by Metallica, Slayer and more hit like a freight train

Guitar World · Aug 31

“Don’t play, or even look at, this bass if you’ve got a hangover”: The biggest bass guitar launches this month

From genre-defining signature basses to an unconventional take on a Fender classic, here’s the lowdown on August’s biggest new bass gear releases

Metal Hammer · Aug 31

The 'terrible' metal albums (that aren't nearly as bad as people make out)

From Iron Maiden to Metallica, Slayer to Guns N' Roses, these are the 'dud' albums that deserve a second look

Guitar World · Aug 30

“They were the weirdest things. He was asking me, ‘What do you think I should play over this stuff?’” When Joe Satriani got an exclusive preview of new Metallica material during lessons with his student Kirk Hammett

As the …And Justice for All arrangements grew crazier, Hammett sought help from the master

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

This was Dolly Parton’s biggest moment on the British stage. And it changed everything

One Sunday teatime back in 2014, the Queen of Country drew one of the biggest crowds Glastonbury has ever seen – outshining that year’s blokey line-up and raising the bar for the now-beloved Legends slot

Metal Hammer · Aug 23

"We did a Ouija board ‘cause we wanted to speak to the Devil." From idolising Hendrix to touring with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, this is Richie Faulkner's life story, told through the songs he loves the most

Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix and Pantera are just some of the artists that make Richie tick

MusicRadar · Aug 21

“James’s rhythm parts are insane. His right hand looks like it's not even moving – It's one of the most aggressive, precise things you've ever heard in your life”: Andrew Scheps on the complex legacy of Metallica’s Death Magnetic

In a lengthy conversation MusicRadar had with the pre-eminent mix master, Scheps remembered working with the metal gods on that controversially loud ninth album

Guitar World · Aug 16

“I was a session guitarist for a bit, which is unbelievable because I can’t read music. I used to pretend to flip the music sheets during sessions!” Dan Hawkins says it’s a miracle The Darkness have survived so long

His most prized Gibson was made for Jimmy Page and contains an Angus Young pickup. He knows the difference between opening for Metallica and Iron Maiden. He knows kids hate AI. And there’s one thing that he can’t tell you for legal reasons

Guitar World · Aug 15

“It changed what we thought was possible for electric guitars”: How a $20 box designed for cheap speakers became the secret weapon behind Metallica’s massive Black Album guitar sounds

How the SRS WOW Thing became an unlikely studio must-have, proving that how tools are used is more important than what tools are used

Metal Hammer · Aug 14

The day that Metallica trolled the world

How Metallica had the last laugh at Glastonbury 2014, and became the first metal band ever to headline the festival

Metal Hammer · Aug 12

“I tried to write the heaviest thing I could think of”: From Enter Sandman to Nothing Else Matters, the stories behind every song on Metallica’s Black Album

35 years ago, Metallica cemented themselves as the biggest metal band on Earth. This is your track-by-track guide to their landmark moment.

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