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
Watch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GameWatch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GamePlus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Metallica Just Made the Most Metal Looking Vinyl Turntable in ExistenceMetallica Just Made the Most Metal Looking Vinyl Turntable in ExistenceThe turntable is coming this summer and costs $1,599.00.Alicia SelinAlicia Selin
James Hetfield’s Heartfelt Revelation Prompts Metallica Group HugJames Hetfield’s Heartfelt Revelation Prompts Metallica Group Hug"I am not alone, and neither are you," the frontman declared to more than 60,000 fans. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Kirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayKirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayMetallica guitarist’s EP had to be done within a week to make the deadline.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicMetallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicCould a follow-up to the 'Portals' EP be on the way?Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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
Fan Captures Footage of Metallica Rehearsing Nearby in South AmericaFan Captures Footage of Metallica Rehearsing Nearby in South AmericaThey had a solid view of the stadium.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
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
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
Ozzy Osbourne Has Finished His New AlbumOzzy Osbourne Has Finished His New AlbumIt's coming soon!Taylor LinzinmeirTaylor Linzinmeir
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
James Hetfield’s Son’s Band Bastardane Just Released Their First Album ‘Is This Rage?’James Hetfield’s Son’s Band Bastardane Just Released Their First Album ‘Is This Rage?’It does not sound like Metallica at all.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
The Most Famous Anti-War Songs in Rock + MetalThe Most Famous Anti-War Songs in Rock + MetalGive peace a chance. Todd FooksTodd Fooks
10 Facts About Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Only Superfans Would Know10 Facts About Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Only Superfans Would KnowHow much Metallica trivia do you know?Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Metallica Perform First Concert of 2022: Photos, Set List, VideoMetallica Perform First Concert of 2022: Photos, Set List, VideoLas Vegas show was opened by Greta Van Fleet.Allison RappAllison Rapp