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Hammett talks Hetfield: "We connect in a place that is not comfortable"

The Metallica guitarist reveals his sometimes awkward dynamic with the rhythm king – "It looked like the future was very, very bleak"

MusicRadar · May 3, 2023

Guitarists rally round Ice Nine Kills’ Dan Sugarman as medical scare forces him to pull out of Metallica support slots

Kiko Loureiro, Angel Vivaldi and Robb Flynn have expressed their support for Sugarman, who will be replaced by Bad Wolves’ Doc Coyle and Miles Dimitri Baker for the shows

Guitar World · May 3, 2023

The Tonight Show is not new tonight, May 2, here's why

There may not be a new The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a little bit, as the writers' strike is causing talk shows to go on hiatus.

WhatToWatch · May 2, 2023

The 10 drummers that inspired Joey Jordison

Former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison once shared the top 10 drummers who inspired his iconic style

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

Metallica's first set of the M72 tour: new songs, old classics, and one big surprise

Watch the opening moments and first song from Metallica's globe-straddling, two-year M72 tour

Metal Hammer · Apr 27, 2023

Kirk Hammett explains why he uses wah so much: "I can't think of anybody who uses the wah pedal as much as I do – I'm not ashamed of it"

The Metallica guitarist addresses criticism of his frequent use of the effect and explains what it unlocks in his playing

Guitar World · Apr 26, 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

"With no disrespect to Cliff Burton, I think my picking brought a new tightness to Metallica. Cliff's sound wasn't very defined": An interview with Jason Newsted on the release of The Black Album

From the Bass Player archive: Jason Newsted on picking vs fingers, the gear and technique behind The Black Album and how it feels to fill Cliff Burton's shoes...

Guitar World · Apr 24, 2023

Metallica's Robert Trujillo reveals the secret behind his "beautiful hair"

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo shares the secrets behind his amazing luscious locks

Metal Hammer · Apr 24, 2023