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In a candid interview, Metallica’s bassist, Rob Trujillo, delves into the intriguing legacy of the band’s controversial eighth studio album, St. Anger. Released on June 5, 2003, the album garnered decent sales and achieved chart-topping success globally, yet faced substantial criticism from fans who found fault in its raw production and the absence of guitar solos. Trujillo, who joined the …

Over the years, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has faced criticism regarding his drumming skills, often becoming the subject of YouTube compilations highlighting perceived fails. However, his songwriting contributions to Metallica’s iconic tracks have been widely recognized. Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recently expressed his admiration for Ulrich’s drumming during an interview on the Three Sides of Coin Podcast. Ellefson shared a …

According to Ultimate Guitar, Metallica is gearing up for a groundbreaking live performance as they announce their participation in the MDLBeast’s Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for December 14. This appearance will mark the band’s final live show of the year, and they expressed their excitement in a Facebook announcement, revealing:  “We’re not done with 2023 just yet, …

Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo recently recalled hanging out with Geddy Lee while taking part in the Rush bassist’s new project, reflecting on the sheer amazement he felt while getting to casually spend time with one of his heroes. Robert is a man with an immense creative scope who is skilled in delivering funky grooves as well as heavy metal tunes. …

Jason Newsted has recently performed with his namesake band. Fans witnessed a full live show for the first time since 2013. The event took place last Saturday, May 20, at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As reported by Loudwire, the bassist delivered a 20-song set that included 11 brand-new original tunes, as well as covers of classics by Metallica, …

The WWE locker room is not only a place for intense wrestling battles but also a melting pot of diverse personalities, including their musical tastes. Recently, a fascinating discussion emerged on Reddit when a fan inquired about who might have the “worst” taste in music among WWE superstars. Unexpectedly, Mace, one-half of the Mace and Mansoor tag team, weighed in …

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich recently opened up on his experience to see AC/DC play at this year’s Power Trip festival in Indio, California during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation Power Trip Special.” It has been noted that was the first time lead vocalist Brian Johnson performed live with the group since early 2016 after he was forced to bow out …

Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda recently recalled how Linkin Park “pranked” Metallica during their joint tour. He went on to note how he was the only band to have ever done anything similar. Metallica’s security couldn’t hold back Linkin Park, who ended up having a picnic right on Metallica’s stage as the thrash giants were ripping through “Ride the Lightning”. …

Metallica are set to return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, this coming weekend, October 6 – 8, where in 2011, they held the west coast staging of their Big Four festival, alongside fellow thrash metal pioneers Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. This weekend they’ll be in even more esteemed company, sharing headlining duties at the Power Trip festival with …

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your air guitars and prepare for a tale that’s bigger, bouncier, and heavier than any guitar riff you’ve ever encountered! Recently, at a legendary Metallica show in Arlington, Texas, an unexpected star stole the spotlight—none other than a mammoth beach ball that redefined the meaning of ‘heavy metal.’ As painted by Reddit – Picture this: the …