40 Years Ago: Metallica Thrashes All Around on ‘Whiplash’40 Years Ago: Metallica Thrashes All Around on ‘Whiplash’'Kill 'Em All' lead single crystalized their essence into one four-minute blitzkrieg.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Metallica Launches US Tour Metallica Launches US Tour Pantera and Mammoth WVH supported the metal giants.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Kip Winger Finally Got an Apology From MetallicaKip Winger Finally Got an Apology From MetallicaLars Ulrich used his face as a dartboard in the "Nothing Else Matters" music video. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
AI 'James Hetfield' CoversAI 'James Hetfield' CoversMetallica frontman's replicated voice can also be heard covering Genesis and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetKirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetGuitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
'St. Anger': What Went Wrong? 'St. Anger': What Went Wrong?Love it or hate it, nobody can deny the band's eighth album was hell to make.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How to Join James Hetfield’s Cigar Smoking ClubHow to Join James Hetfield’s Cigar Smoking ClubIf you’re up at the front, Metallica frontman might even light you up.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Is Metallica Playing the Right Songs on the M72 Tour? RoundtableIs Metallica Playing the Right Songs on the M72 Tour? RoundtableIs the "No Repeat Weekend" concept a winner? Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Metallica in ParisMetallica in ParisBand performed "Blackened" and "I Disappear" during their first night in France.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Lars Ulrich’s Struggle With Opening Up Metallica Writing ProcessLars Ulrich’s Struggle With Opening Up Metallica Writing ProcessJames Hetfield says he wanted to involve the whole band, and drummer eventually saw his point.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty