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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 · Apr 21, 2023

‘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 · Apr 20, 2023

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 · Apr 20, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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 · Apr 18, 2023

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 · Apr 18, 2023

Have your say on Metallica's new album 72 Seasons

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

Metal Hammer · Apr 18, 2023

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

"We're doing it our way"

MusicRadar · Apr 18, 2023