How Ken Lawrence came to build some of James Hetfield’s most iconic guitars – including one using wood from Metallica’s former home
The luthier specialized in bass guitars before he met Hetfield via Mesa/Boogie. It would land him his most challenging but rewarding collaboration ...
"We were like, ‘Who?’” Metallica's first national tour left audiences scratching their heads.
Management sent over a cassette of Metallica's debut, Kill ‘Em All, which had been released that July and would pave the way ...
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The Edmonton Events List: Apocalyptica turns Metallica classical to the max at Midway Friday night
Last year, longtime way-more-than-a-classical-tribute-band Apocalyptica released the overdue sequel to their 1996 head-turner ...
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“I want to carry the torch lit by legends like Sabbath and Zeppelin”: Introducing blues-rock prodigy James Bruner
Winding back the clock, Nashville-based singer-songwriter James Bruner feels less like any ‘classic rock revivalist’ than an ...
Metallica's James Hetfield, 61, Appears Unrecognizable During Beach Getaway
James Hetfield, lead vocalist and guitarist for Metallica, was recently spotted on a beach vacation, though fans may have ...
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The Time Marianne Faithfull Recorded With Metallica
When Marianne Faithfull died on January 30, some of rock’s biggest names paid tribute. Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, added to his band’s social media, “And the biggest Thank You and F--k Yeah for ...