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10 bands that prove why Misfits endure, from Metallica to My Chemical Romance
Misfits are the very model of an influential punk band. Which was most likely not Glenn Danzig’s goal when he formed them in 1977 in his native Lodi, New Jersey, naming them for Marilyn Monroe’s final film from 1961. After initially being driven by Danzig’s distorted electric piano, Misfits became known for sludgy power chords […]
Diamond Rowe knows Tetrarch’s long rise to the top was all worth it
The meteoric rise of nü metal’s brightest new stars Tetrarch has been a compelling show for the scene around them. Taking their name from a governing body of four people, the Atlanta upstarts made their world-dominating intent loud and clear from the onset. Fourteen years later, their plan is coming together nicely. That plan, however, […]
Metallica turn the US national anthem into the ultimate guitar shred—watch
This week, fans were treated to another Metallica performance of the U.S. national anthem. Ahead of the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game March 15, Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield gave a powerful metal performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Together, the musical duo transformed the classic national anthem into the ultimate guitar shred […]
21 Northern Californian artists who have influenced AFI’s Hunter Burgan
Southern California gets a lot of credit for being the birthplace of many bands that you know and love such as Black Flag and Bad Religion, but Northern California’s discography, which includes both Green Day and Metallica, isn’t exactly that shabby either. The area may get a little less public affirmation, but hopefully we can […]
Lars Ulrich’s least favorite Metallica song may surprise you
Lars Ulrich has finally revealed which Metallica song is his least favorite and his choice may surprise you. The song is off of Metallica’s classic 1988 album …And Justice For All. Read more: MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ Ulrich recently revealed that “Sad But True” is one […]
Here’s why Metallica’s whiskey still exists after James Hetfield’s rehab stay
For the past two years, Metallica have been producing their own “Blackened” whiskey. However, following James Hetfield‘s return to rehab in 2019, some wonder if the band should continue making the whiskey. Now, Kirk Hammett is speaking out on the band’s decision to continue the liquor line. Read more: Apple’s new iPad Air is almost […]
Gary Holt wasn’t happy Kirk Hammett used Exodus material for Metallica
In 1983, Kirk Hammett left Exodus to join Metallica. Although decades have passed since he left the band, his former Exodus bandmate is digging up some old stories. Gary Holt, Exodus’ guitarist, says that Hammett previously used Exodus material without permission in Metallica’s music. Read more: John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman has parole rejected […]
Kirk Hammett has “a lot of kick ass material” ready for Metallica album
Metallica typically takes quite a while to put out new records but Kirk Hammett says he’s put together quite a bit of material so far. The guitarist spoke with Cosmo Music when he showed up for a special cover band set back in the summer where he discussed the new material. Read More: Queens Of The […]
Post Malone totally knows Metallica's Kirk Hammett now
Post Malone totally knows Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett now, as evidenced by a new Instagram pic posted by the legendary metal shredder. It would appear that Posty attended a recent Metallica gig and met Hammett backstage. Which would make sense, considering we know Malone’s a fan of the classic thrash act, having covered the group […]
Metallica's Kirk Hammett says the Alt-Right is "just another sneaky euphemism for white supremacy"
Needless-to-say, Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday (Jan. 20) left many with a bad taste in their mouths. This was true for Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, who took to Twitter to express his opinions on the situation, as Metal Sucks reports. His tweets addressed everything from climate change to the Inauguration Address, culminating in: “REJECT the […]
Catch this Metallica 'Pokémon' video
It's not quite The Grey Album but it is one of those mashups with the right subject at the right time. Dangermouse famously combined Jay-Z's The Black Album with The Beatles “white album” but this video takes the band whose own “black album” is the biggest selling record of the Soundscan era and pairs them […]
“This month I start writing my script” – Q&A with Kirk Hammett of Metallica
Last week, Metallica sold more records than the latest releases from Simple Plan, Halsey, Fall Out Boy, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Bring Me The Horizon and Slipknot. The legendary band’s self-titled set, commonly referred to as The Black Album, sold about 10 times as many copies in February as All Time Low’s Future Hearts. The […]
Exclusive Interview/Recap: Metallica's Kirk Hammett at the "Obey Your Master" art opening
(For a gallery of photos from the event, please click here.) When eighteen-year-old Kirk Hammett was blasting UFO in his bedroom and dreaming about getting his band Exodus off the ground, he couldn't possibly have conceived that over 30 years later he'd be mingling at an art gallery filled with elaborate pieces inspired by music […]
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