Robert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 SeasonsRobert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 SeasonsHe initially wanted to be a drummer, then a keyboardist before he found his calling. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First TimeBell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Jason Newsted's ChildhoodJason Newsted's ChildhoodRaised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Metallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowMetallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowShow also included guest stars St. Vincent and Avi Vinocur.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica Classic Tops Misheard Lyrics ListMetallica Classic Tops Misheard Lyrics List'Enter Sandman' line is most misunderstood, while Americans struggle most with Mick Jagger's voice.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
40 Years Ago: James Hetfield Plays First Metallica Show on Guitar40 Years Ago: James Hetfield Plays First Metallica Show on GuitarBand played at Lars Ulrich's Back Bay High School, set up on cafeteria stage typically used for plays. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
40 Years Ago: Metallica’s Five-Piece Lineup Plays Their Only Show40 Years Ago: Metallica’s Five-Piece Lineup Plays Their Only ShowAfter just one show, second guitarist Brad Parker vanished from Metallica's lineup. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeKirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeMetallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Epic Chile Rehearsal Could Be Heard Across TownMetallica’s Epic Chile Rehearsal Could Be Heard Across TownFan footage captures band's "One" soundcheck in Santiago from miles away.Jen AustinJen Austin