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Metallica News Stories

Metallica's James Hetfield Reflects On Cliff Burton's Ongoing Influence
Friday (September 27th) marked the 38th anniversary of the death of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton.


Metallica Stream Whiplash From Second Seattle Concert
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1983 classic, 'Whiplash', from a September 1 show in Seattle, WA


Metallica Share 'Master Of Puppets' Performance From Seattle
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'Master Of Puppets', from an August 30 show in Seattle, WA


Metallica No Repeat Weekend Coming To Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Fans asked and Danny Wimmer Presents delivered-Metallica is headed to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival for the first time ever in 2025


Metallica Extend M72 World Tour Into 2025
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be extended into a third year, with the announcement of 21 North American shows


Metallica Share 'One' Performance From Edmonton
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1988 classic, 'One', from an August 25 show in Edmonton, AB


Metallica Stream Edmonton Performance Of 'Through The Never'
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'Through The Never', from an August 23 show in Edmonton, AB


Metallica Stream 'Battery' From Second Minneapolis Concert
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of the 'Master Of Puppets' album classic, 'Battery', from an August 18 show in Minneapolis


Metallica Stream Minneapolis Performance Of 'Hit The Lights'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1983 classic, 'Hit The Lights', from an August 16 show in Minneapolis, MN


Metallica Stream Ride The Lightning Classics From Second Chicago Concert
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of a pair of classic songs from their 1984 album, 'Ride The Lightning', from


Metallica Reveal Previously Unseen Cliff Burton Photos Via '(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth' Video
Metallica have revealed a number of previously unseen photos of late bass player Cliff Burton via a brand new video


Metallica Share Video Of Black Album Classics From Chicago
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of a pair of classic tracks from their 1991 record, aka The Black Album


Metallica Stream 'Wherever I May Roam' From Second Foxborough Concert
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'Wherever I May Roam',


Metallica And Carhartt Team Up to Support Skilled Trades Education
Carhartt's For the Love of Labor grant donation will benefit the foundation's Metallica Scholars program to support 60 community colleges


Metallica Stream 360 Degree Video Of Fuel From First Foxborough Concert
Metallica is streaming 360-degree video of a performance of its 1997 classic, 'Fuel', from the first of two shows in Foxborough, MA


Pantera Bring Out Metallica Stars At Surprise Club Show
Pantera were joined on stage by Metallica's Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett during their surprise rare club show


Metallica Expand 'Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton'
Metallica have announced that they have expanded their recently launched 'Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton'


Metallica Share Live 'The Unforgiven' Video From Madrid
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'The Unforgiven', from a July 14 show in Madrid, Spain


Watch Metallica Rock 'Orion' In Madrid
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1986 instrumental, 'Orion', from a July 12 show in Madrid, Spain


Watch Metallica Rock 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' In Warsaw
Metallica have shared pro-shot video of their performance of 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' from their second night at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw


Metallica Stream Copenhagen Performance Of 1983 Classic Hit The Lights
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1983 classic, 'Hit The Lights', from a June 14 concert at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark


Metallica Launch Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton
Metallica have launched a special exhibit celebrating their late bass player Cliff Burton as part of their online museum


Watch Metallica's James Hetfield In Trailer For Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'
Metallica frontman James Hetfield will soon be on the silver screen in the dark western thriller, 'The Thicket'


Metallica Scholars Initiative Now In All 50 States
Metallica, is incredibly proud to announce the largest expansion of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI)


Metallica Announce The Helping Hands Concert & Auction 2024
Metallica and its All Within My Hands foundation have confirmed that the fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction


Metallica, Ozzy, Van Halen Make RS 50 Worst Album Covers List
Rolling Stone have shared their list of the '50 Worst Album Covers Of All Time' and some hard rock and metal icons made the list


Metallica Stream Helsinki Performance Of 'Shadows Follow'
Metallica is streaming video of their performance of the '72 Seasons' track, 'Shadows Follow',


Metallica Icon Jason Newsted To Sell A Piece Of Metal History and More
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted will be selling more than sixty electric, bass, and more guitars on Reverb


Metallica Stream Video Of Helsinki Performance Of Master Of Puppets Classic
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1986 'Master Of Puppets' classic, 'Leper Messiah', from a June 7 concert


Metallica's Black Album Passes Major Milestone
Metallica's 1991 self-titled album, aka The Black Album, has now become only the fourth album in U.S. history to spend 750 total weeks


Solitary Aim For Metallica Black Album Vibe With 'Filtering Hindsight'
UK thrash band Solitary have released a brand new single and video called 'Filtering Hindsight'.


Metallica Get 'Whiplash' At Tons Of Rock Festival
Metallica have shared professionally shot video of their performance of their classic song 'Whiplash' from their June 26th set


Watch Metallica Ride The Lighting In Denmark
Metallica have shared pro-shot video of their performance of the classic track 'Ride The Lightning' from their June 16, 2024 concert


Win Metallica Mexico City Trip With Seven Of Your Friends
Metallica are giving a lucky fan the chance to watch them rock Mexico City for two nights in September


Metallica Stream Vienna Performance Of Enter Sandman
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'Enter Sandman', from a June 1 Racino Rocks event in Vienna, Austria.


Metallica Share Milan Performance Of Lux AEterna
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its '72 Seasons' single, 'Lux AEterna',


Metallica Fortnite Music Experience This Weekend
This weekend only, jump in to Fortnite to experience Metallica's music like never before in Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury.


Metallica Stream Munich Performance Of Budgie Classic Breadfan
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its cover of the 1973 Budgie classic, 'Breadfan', from a May 26 concert


Metallica Team With Fortnite
Having played every continent in the physical world, Metallica sets its sights on new frontiers with events across Fortnite this month.


Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour Announced
Apocalyptica announces their 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour' across the United States


Metallica Stream Live Debut Of 72 Seasons Epic 'Inamorata'
Metallica is streaming video of the live debut performance of its epic '72 Seasons' track, 'Inamorata,' from a May 26 show in Munich, Germany.


Metallica Marching Band Competition Enters Year Two
It's official: The Metallica Marching Band Competition that saw nearly 500 colleges and high schools across the U.S. create exciting


Late Metallica Icon Cliff Burton Featured On Apocalyptica Version Of 'The Call of Ktulu'
Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the fourth and final exciting single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2


Metallica Stream Munich Performance Of Master Of Puppets
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1986 classic, 'Master Of Puppets'


Metallica, Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, Queen Lead TV Concert Specials
The sound of summer is on AXS TV, as the Network gives viewers the ultimate front row seat to landmark performances


Metallica Live Debut Their Longest Song Ever
Metallica broke out a very special surprise for fans at the Munich stop of their M72 World Tour


Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC Among Apple Music's 100 Best Albums List
Apple Music have revealed their 100 Best Albums list, curated editorially, not by actual streaming numbers of the service


Metallica Stars Help Apocalyptica Rock 'One'
Cello rockers Apocalyptica have recruited Metallica frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo to join them


Metallica Share Full Elton John and Bernie Taupin Tribute Performance
Metallica have shared the full video of their tribute performance honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall


Metallica Rock Tribute To Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Metallica is sharing video of its performance of 'Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding' from a newly-broadcast Gershwin Prize for Popular Song


Metallica's BLACKENED Whiskey Delivers 2024 Edition of Rye the Lightning
Award-winning BLACKENED Whiskey announces the release of the 2024 edition of Rye the Lighting, inspired by Metallica's 6x platinum sophomore album


Watch Apocalyptica Cover Metallica's 'The Unforgiven II '
Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the second single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2


Metallica and Linkin Park Win Rock Awards At iHeartRadio Music Awards
Metallica won the Rock Album Of The Year for '72 Seasons' at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards with Linkin Park's 'Lost' single


Metallica Star Working On Musical Side Project
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo is working on a new musical project, according to Bullet Boys frontman Marq Torien


Metallica and Garth Brooks To Rock Elton John and Bernie Taupin Tribute Concert
Metallica have shared their excitement about performing at special tribute concert in Washington, D.C to celebrate Elton John and Bernie Taupin


Metallica Win Rock Tour Of The Year At Pollstar Awards
Metallica took home this year's Pollstar Awards Rock Tour Of The Year honor during the ceremony this past Wednesday.


Metallica Win Best Metal Performance Grammy For '72 Seasons'
Metallica took home the Best Metal Performance Grammy Award during Sunday night's (February 4th) event in Los Angeles


Metallica Launch Blackened Video Series 'The Blending Sessions'
Metallica have launched a new video series to promote their 'Blackened Whiskey' called the 'The Blending Sessions',


Metallica's Lars Ulrich Fear For Rock's Future On This Day in Rock 2014
Metallica's Lars Ulrich made news on this Day in Rock back in 2014 when he shared his fears for the future of rock and metal


Hulk Hogan Tried To Join Metallica This Day in Rock 2012
Professional wrestling legend and reality TV star Hulk Hogan made news on this Day in Rock back in 2012


Metallica's Kirk Hammett Releases Signature 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett


On This Day in Rock 2017: Dave Mustaine Claimed Credit For Classic Metallica Song
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine topped the Day in Rock in 2017 with a story where he said that he heard himself in the title track


On This Day In Rock: Jason Newsted Explains Exit From Metallica
Jason Newsted had the top story on this Day in Rock in 2014 when he shared for the first time the story about why he left Metallica


Metallica Stream Master Of Puppets From Debut Saudi Arabia Performance
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of 'Master Of Puppets' from the band's first-ever concert in Saudi Arabia


Metallica Marching Band Competition Winners Announces
The members of Metallica have selected the five winners of the first annual Metallica Marching Band Competition


Metallica Stream Detroit Performance Of Wherever I May Roam
Metallica is streaming video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'Wherever I May Roam', from a November 12 concert at Ford Field


Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Metallica Rocked Grammy Nominations - 2023 In Review
Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Metallica Rocked Grammy Nominations was a top 23 story of Nov. 2023


Metallica Share Video Of 'Fuel' From Detroit Concert
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1997 track, 'Fuel' from a November 10 concert at Ford Field in Detroit, MI


Metallica Stream Rare Los Angeles Performance Of 'Fight Fire With Fire' - 2023 In Review
Metallica Stream Rare Los Angeles Performance Of 'Fight Fire With Fire' was a top 23 story of Sept 2023


Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' Surpasses One Billion Streams - 2023 In Review
Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' Surpasses One Billion Streams was a top 23 story of September 2023


Metallica Share 'Master Of Puppets' Video From Historic Concert
Metallica have shared a pro-shot video of their performance of their classic song 'Master Of Puppets' from their very first concert in Saudi Arabia


The Metallica Report Podcast Launched - 2023 In Review
The Metallica Report Podcast Launched was a top 23 story of Aug 2023


Metallica Deliver '72 Seasons End Of The Year Drop'
Metallica has have delivered their '72 Seasons End Of The Year Drop' via their official online store


Motorhead Animated For Cover Of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' - 2023 In Review
Motorhead Animated For Cover Of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' was a top 23 story of May 2023


Why Avenged Sevenfold Originally Turned Down Metallica Tour - 2023 In Review
Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold revealed why the band originally turned down the opportunity to open for Metallica


Metallica Topped UK Charts For First Time In 15 Years With 72 Seasons - 2023 In Review
Metallica has topped the UK charts for first time in 15 years with its latest album, '72 Seasons.'


Metallica Master Puppets On Jimmy Kimmel Live - 2023 In Review
Metallica mastered puppets on the April 12 episode of ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live.


Greta Van Fleet Discuss Meeting Legends Like Metallica And Bob Seger - 2023 In Review
Greta Van Fleet Discuss Meeting Legends Like Metallica And Bob Seger was a top 23 story of April 2023


Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam - 2023 In Review
Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam was a top 23 story of March 2023


Metallica's Blackened Whiskey Sponsoring 2024 Metal Hall Of Fame Gala
BLACKENED, the award winning whiskey from Metallica, will be a sponsor of the 2024 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala


Metallica Too Busy For Big 4 Before 2025 Says Anthrax Star - 2023 In Review
Metallica Too Busy For Big 4 Before 2025 Says Anthrax Star was a top 23 story of Jan 2023


Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Def Leppard Stars Lead Guests On Ian Hunter's New Album - 2023 In Review
an Hunter has recruited a who's who of iconic rock stars for his brand new studio album, 'Defiance Part 1',


Metallica Surpassed 1.6 Billion Streams On Spotify - 2023 In Review
Metallica started the year on a high note, sharing that they passed a major milestone and that earned them top 23 story of Jan 2023:


Metallica Share Detroit Performance Of Lux AEterna
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its '72 Seasons' single, 'Lux AEterna', from a November 10 concert at Ford Field in Detroit, MI


Metallica To Make History At Soundstorm Festival
Metallica have announced that they will be very first hard rock band to ever play the Soundstorm Festival


Metallica Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
Metal legends Metallica have been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award


Metallica Share Detroit Performance Of 'Through The Never'
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1991 classic, 'Through The Never', from a November 10 concert at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.


Metallica Share Live 'King Nothing' Video
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'King Nothing' from a November 5 show in Los Angeles, CA.


Metallica Share 'Harvester Of Sorrow' Live Video
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1988 '...And Justice For All' classic, 'Harvester Of Sorrow',


Arctic Monkeys Beat Metallica And Foo Fighters For Billboard's Top Rock Group Award
Arctic Monkeys have been named the 'Top Rock Duo or Group' of 2023 at the Billboard Music Awards


Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Metallica Rock Grammy Nominations
The Nominees for the 66th annual Grammy Awards have been announced for the ceremony


Metallica Launch Scavenger Hunt
Metallica kicked off November by launching a special scavenger hunt via their official site for their Met Store


Kirk Hammett Signature 1979 Flying V Released
Epiphone is proud to unveil its first official global release and partnership with Kirk Hammett


Metallica Nominated For Multiple 2023 Billboard Music Awards
Metallica has been nominated for multiple honors at the upcoming 2023 Billboard Music Awards


Metallica Share 'One' Video From PowerTrip Festival
Metallica is streaming video of an October 8 performance of its 1988 classic, 'One', as featured during its headline set at the Power Trip festival


Metallica Star Guests On Time to Relax with The Offspring Podcast
The Offspring, have shared the fifth episode of their podcast Time to Relax with The Offspring, featuring special guest Rob Trujillo of Metallica


Metallica Share 'Fuel' Video From PowerTrip Festival
Metallica performed its 1997 track, 'Fuel', during an October 8 performance at the Power Trip festival in Indio, CA


Metallica Classics Given Bluegrass Makeover With Anniversary Release
CMH Records is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 'Fade to Bluegrass: The Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica' with a limited vinyl release


Metallica Reissuing First Five Albums On Colored Vinyl
Metallica has announced that they will be reissuing their first five album internationally on colored vinyl


Metallica Share Phoenix Performances Of '72 Seasons' and 'Whiplash'
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of the title track to their latest album, '72 Seasons', from a September 9 show at




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