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
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With MetallicaJason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With MetallicaBassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyRobert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyMetallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Record Store Day ‘Exploded’ Thanks to Metallica, Says Co-FounderRecord Store Day ‘Exploded’ Thanks to Metallica, Says Co-FounderOrganizers struggled to gain support until band got involved in inaugural event.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When James Hetfield Bared His Soul on Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’When James Hetfield Bared His Soul on Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’Power ballad was a radical departure from Metallica's trademark technical thrash.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Metallica Almost Killed ‘Now That We’re Dead’How Metallica Almost Killed ‘Now That We’re Dead’Thrashers had to loosen up for groovy 'Hardwired' single.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Early Metallica Collaborator’s ‘Hit the Lights’ RegretEarly Metallica Collaborator’s ‘Hit the Lights’ RegretLloyd Grant played on band’s first-ever recording, but wishes he could have done it differently.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dave Lombardo Recalls ‘Excitement’ of Last-Minute Metallica SOSDave Lombardo Recalls ‘Excitement’ of Last-Minute Metallica SOSSlayer drummer stood in for sick Lars Ulrich at 2004 Download Festival.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty