Metallica Aims to Smash Taboos With New Song ‘Screaming Suicide’Metallica Aims to Smash Taboos With New Song ‘Screaming Suicide’"It's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts," James Hetfield says.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Robert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 SeasonsRobert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 SeasonsHe initially wanted to be a drummer, then a keyboardist before he found his calling. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First TimeBell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Jason Newsted's ChildhoodJason Newsted's ChildhoodRaised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Metallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowMetallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowShow also included guest stars St. Vincent and Avi Vinocur.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
James Hetfield’s Childhood: Metallica Star’s First 72 SeasonsJames Hetfield’s Childhood: Metallica Star’s First 72 SeasonsA religious upbringing, alienated school life and the loss of his mother all played a role in the future frontman's formative years. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Lars Ulrich's ChildhoodLars Ulrich's ChildhoodBefore he had the chops, the songs or the bandmates, he had the drive.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Metallica 2023-24 TourMetallica 2023-24 TourShows kick off in April and continue through September 2024.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Listen to Metallica's New SongListen to Metallica's New SongTrack arrives ahead of new '72 Seasons' album and a huge world tour.Allison RappAllison Rapp