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Metallica just threw Amsterdam the world's biggest heavy metal party

Metallica's first set of the M72 world tour was a triumphant, rousing success

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The 10 drummers that inspired Joey Jordison

Former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison once shared the top 10 drummers who inspired his iconic style

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James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett debut new ESP and Gibson guitars at first show of M72 world tour

Papa Het has a fresh Vulture, while Hammett’s uber-rare ’59 Les Paul got its first-ever runout for the set’s surprise opener

Guitar World

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Metallica's first set of the M72 tour: new songs, old classics, and one big surprise

Watch the opening moments and first song from Metallica's globe-straddling, two-year M72 tour

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Kirk Hammett explains why he uses wah so much: "I can't think of anybody who uses the wah pedal as much as I do – I'm not ashamed of it"

The Metallica guitarist addresses criticism of his frequent use of the effect and explains what it unlocks in his playing

Guitar World

Watch Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Joe Perry join Metallica for a pulverizing performance of Train Kept A-Rollin' at 2009’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The two Yardbirds alumni and Aerosmith icon – who each had history with the song – were joined by Ronnie Wood and Flea for the rendition, which featured a who's who of rhythm heroes and lead legends

Guitar World

"With no disrespect to Cliff Burton, I think my picking brought a new tightness to Metallica. Cliff's sound wasn't very defined": An interview with Jason Newsted on the release of The Black Album

From the Bass Player archive: Jason Newsted on picking vs fingers, the gear and technique behind The Black Album and how it feels to fill Cliff Burton's shoes...

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Metallica's Robert Trujillo reveals the secret behind his "beautiful hair"

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo shares the secrets behind his amazing luscious locks

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Mass brawls and possessed guitar pedals: the high-speed hijinks of British thrash metal

Unlike their American peers, British thrash metallers never hit the big time – but over 30 years on, their scene is thriving

The Guardian - UK

Here are all the bands that every member of Avenged Sevenfold were in before Avenged Sevenfold

They may be one of the 21st century's biggest metal bands, but Avenged Sevenfold's various members have certainly spent time elsewhere

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72 Seasons becomes first Metallica studio album not to hit #1 on US chart since ...And Justice For All

Metallica's 72 Seasons was kept off the top spot by country star Morgan Wallen

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Metallica: 72 Seasons review – solid rather than spectacular

James Hetfield’s adventurous lyrics aren’t matched by the tempo on a 77-minute album set to chug mode

The Guardian - UK

The 15 worst albums by classic bands, from Queen to Led Zeppelin

Even rock’n’roll heroes can have a bad day at the office, writes Kevin E G Perry

The Independent UK

The best new metal songs you need to hear this week

Beartooth, Spiritbox and Sleep Token are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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72 Seasons is Metallica's first UK number one album since Death Magnetic

"Number 1 in the UK? Spectacular!" - Metallica score the fourth UK number one album of their career with 72 Seasons

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"Their best album since...": Metallica fans review new album 72 Seasons

We asked rock and metal fans to share their views on the new Metallica album 72 Seasons - here's what they had to say

Guitar World

Essential guitar tracks – hear our bumper edition of the latest six-string bangers, all wrapped up in a Spotify playlist

As we recover from the NAMM melee, explore this 26-track pick of the pickers from recent weeks

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Watch the official music videos for all 12 songs on Metallica's 72 Seasons album

Metallica have now released music videos for all 12 tracks on their new album 72 Seasons: watch them all here

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Kirk Hammett reveals the truth about that burned guitar on Metallica’s 72 Seasons album cover

Is it a Fernandes Stratocaster copy? Well, not exactly

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10 legendary metal anthems whose live versions have overshadowed the originals

These ten tracks are all cornerstones of metal, but their definitive versions are undoubtedly when played live

Evening Standard

‘Corrupt’ Met Police sergeant took bribes including Man Utd tickets from West End bosses, court hears

Ex-Met Police Sergeant Frank Partridge is accused of accepting hospitality from Cirque le Soir boss Ryan Bishti to sway his way in West End licensing.

The Independent UK

Officer policing West End venues ‘took bribes – including Man Utd tickets’

Frank Partridge, 49, allegedly also accepted tickets to see heavy metal band Metallica and money for renovation work at his home.

Guitar World

Cliff Burton wrote one of Metallica’s heaviest riffs on a de-tuned classical guitar

Kirk Hammett: “To this day, I think: ‘How did Cliff write that?’”

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Angry again: how Last Action Hero's incredible soundtrack helped keep metal alive in the 90s

Megadeth, Anthrax, Alice In Chains, Queensrÿche... Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero may have flopped with critics, but 30 years on, its soundtrack is an absolute classic

The Independent UK

The 15 worst albums by classic bands, from Queen to Led Zeppelin

Even rock’n’roll heroes can have a bad day at the office, writes Kevin E G Perry

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