The drummer Lars Ulrich thinks is in a league of their own: “God of Gods” The best of the best? Jordan Potter Jan 14, 2026
The one Metallica song that left James Hetfield absolutely terrified A bit too classical. Tim Coffman Jan 12, 2026
What was the first heavy metal song to sell one million copies? A major milestone. Kelly Murphy Jan 12, 2026
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. Tim Coffman Jan 11, 2026
The song Kirk Hammett wants to be remembered for: “Breakneck tempo” Not one of the monster hits. Andrew Clayman Jan 9, 2026
The musician James Hetfield called his father figure: “He was unafraid” A hero. Reuben Cross Jan 8, 2026
The hardest working musician in classic rock, according to James Hetfield: “Insane” “The canary in the coal mine.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 5, 2026
James Hetfield’s favourite guitarist of all time: “The main man” “He inspired me to want to play heavy.” Joe Taysom Jan 3, 2026
‘Fade to Black’: The Metallica song that saved Billy Corgan’s life A saviour. Lauren Hunter Jan 1, 2026
10 musicians who stabbed their bandmates in the back The raw wounds artists won’t recover from. Tim Coffman Dec 27, 2025