Metallica Archives: 01/2026

James Hetfield - 2008 - Metallica

The singer James Hetfield can’t stand looking at: “I can’t take it”

“Pretentious.”

Jan 31, 2026

James Hetfield - 2008 - Metallica

The star James Hetfield blames for Metallica’s worst ever show: “So disappointed in him”

From metal bliss to violent chaos.

Jan 30, 2026

John Lennon - Bob Dylan

10 songs that made fans hate their idols

Betraying the fans.

Jan 30, 2026

Metallica - 2024 - Tim Saccenti

The band who gave Metallica their “purpose in life”

A huge influence.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 24, 2026

Lars Ulrich - Gene Simmons - Split

The band Lars Ulrich and Gene Simmons agree are the best live act

A must see.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 21, 2026

Geezer Butler - Bass Player - Musician - 1983

The heavy metal album Geezer Butler wishes he wrote: “One of the few metal albums I could listen to”

A classic record.

Jan 14, 2026

Lars Ulrich - Metallica - Drummer

The drummer Lars Ulrich thinks is in a league of their own: “God of Gods”

The best of the best?

Jan 14, 2026

10 most overqualified musicians in classic rock bands

The 10 most overqualified musicians in rock bands

Flying under the radar.

Jan 14, 2026

Metallica - Glastobury Festival

The one Metallica song that left James Hetfield absolutely terrified

A bit too classical.

Jan 12, 2026

Bass Guitar - Bass - Four String

What was the first heavy metal song to sell one million copies?

A major milestone.

Jan 12, 2026

Kirk Hammett - Epiphone Flying V 1979 Custom Guitar - Metallica - 2023

The Metallica song Kirk Hammett always struggles to play live: “I’m liable to mess it up”

The guitar riff too hard for a metal god.

Jan 11, 2026

Kirk Hammett - Epiphone Flying V 1979 Custom Guitar - Metallica - 2023

The song Kirk Hammett wants to be remembered for: “Breakneck tempo”

Not one of the monster hits.

Jan 9, 2026