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Kirk Hammett reveals the truth about that burned guitar on Metallica’s 72 Seasons album cover

Is it a Fernandes Stratocaster copy? Well, not exactly

Guitar World

10 legendary metal anthems whose live versions have overshadowed the originals

These ten tracks are all cornerstones of metal, but their definitive versions are undoubtedly when played live

Metal Hammer

‘Corrupt’ Met Police sergeant took bribes including Man Utd tickets from West End bosses, court hears

Ex-Met Police Sergeant Frank Partridge is accused of accepting hospitality from Cirque le Soir boss Ryan Bishti to sway his way in West End licensing.

Evening Standard

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Officer policing West End venues ‘took bribes – including Man Utd tickets’

Frank Partridge, 49, allegedly also accepted tickets to see heavy metal band Metallica and money for renovation work at his home.

The Independent UK

Cliff Burton wrote one of Metallica’s heaviest riffs on a de-tuned classical guitar

Kirk Hammett: “To this day, I think: ‘How did Cliff write that?’”

Guitar World

Angry again: how Last Action Hero's incredible soundtrack helped keep metal alive in the 90s

Megadeth, Anthrax, Alice In Chains, Queensrÿche... Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero may have flopped with critics, but 30 years on, its soundtrack is an absolute classic

Metal Hammer

The 15 worst albums by classic bands, from Queen to Led Zeppelin

Even rock’n’roll heroes can have a bad day at the office, writes Kevin E G Perry

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10 surprising artists who have sampled Metallica

From hip hop icon Eminem to drum 'n' bass heavyweights Chase & Status, these are some of the artists to have reimagined classic Metallica moments for their own songs

Metal Hammer

Avenged Sevenfold's M Shadows says opening for Metallica feels "like you're going to war"

Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows originally turned down opening for Metallica on their 2017 tour, worried they would always be seen as "second fiddle"

Metal Hammer

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich silences the haters with impromptu double kick breakdown during Howard Stern interview

The Great Dane proves he’s still got it, and also names some of the Metallica songs he finds most difficult

MusicRadar

The 15 worst albums by classic bands, from Queen to Led Zeppelin

Even rock’n’roll heroes can have a bad day at the office, writes Kevin E G Perry

The Independent UK

Metallica's Kirk Hammett says James Hetfield is "doing everyone a huge service" on new album 72 Seasons by addressing subjects "no-one will touch"

James Hetfield is "putting his neck out there and showing himself to that world" on Metallica's new album, says bandmate Kirk Hammett

Metal Hammer

Guitarist who re-recorded Metallica’s Lux Æterna solo responds to Kirk Hammett’s defence: “The solos sound lazy and completely throwaway”

In a blunt rebuttal of Hammett’s comments, YouTuber Bradley Hall – who first criticized the song's solo by remaking it – labeled the lead playing as having “super-regurgitated, boring, lazy phrasing”

Guitar World

Have your say on Metallica's new album 72 Seasons

We want to know your thoughts on Metallica's new album 72 Seasons

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Flashback: see remastered footage of Metallica doing press for Master Of Puppets in 1986 with Cliff Burton

"We're doing it our way"

Guitar World

Everything you need to know about Metallica's scorching new album – only in the new Guitar World

Plus! Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton, Steel Panther, Paul Gilbert does Dio, Chris Holmes, the top 10 tools for every gig and tributes to Gary Rossington and David Lindley

Guitar World

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

Metal Hammer

Metallica weren't allowed to make eye contact with Mick Jagger when they supported the Rolling Stones

Lars Ulrich's dreams of partying 'til dawn with Keith Richards when Metallica played with the Rolling Stones were somewhat wide of the mark

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Kerrang! Living Loud: an essential insider account of how 'The Rock Bible' shaped the global rock landscape

Nick Ruskell's Kerrang! Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk and Alternative Music is an eye-opening account of the magazine's storied history, featuring tributes from Metallica, Guns N' Roses and more

Metal Hammer

Metallica launch official videos for three more songs from 72 Seasons

Metallica celebrate the release of 72 Seasons with videos for Shadows Follow, Room Of Mirrors and Sleepwalk My Life Away

Metal Hammer

The best new metal songs you need to hear this week

Metallica, Ghost and Sabaton are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Evening Standard

Is that really The Weeknd and Drake? The fake AI music mashups breaking the internet

The viral, AI-generated pop songs that are dividing musicians, fans, and record labels.

Metal Hammer

Metallica's Lars Ulrich has moments where he feels as insecure as the rest of us: "I have days where I feel like a ****ing idiot"

Even metal legends have their moments of self-doubt

Metal Hammer

Overkill's Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth: My life in 10 songs

The 10 songs that defined Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth's career, from helping define East Coast thrash with Overkill to surviving grunge and still going strong 40+ years on

Metal Hammer

Watch Metallica try to actually master puppets in this ridiculous Jimmy Kimmel skit

Metallica try their luck at puppeteering and put on a puppet show for an audience of children. No, really

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