A Baby Was Born at a Metallica Show in BrazilA Baby Was Born at a Metallica Show in BrazilDuring 'Enter Sandman.'Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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
40 Years Ago: Metallica’s Five-Piece Lineup Plays Their Only Show40 Years Ago: Metallica’s Five-Piece Lineup Plays Their Only ShowAfter just one show, second guitarist Brad Parker vanished from Metallica's lineup. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeKirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeMetallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Jason Newsted vs. MetallicaJason Newsted vs. MetallicaBassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyRobert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyMetallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.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