Kirk Hammett of Metallica talks about the band's relationship with long-time fans.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Kerrang! about the reaction of older fans to the new…
Metallica releases new enhanced whisky accompanied by the band's playlists
The new Blackened whisky line has been enhanced in flavor while listening to songs like “Sad But True”, “One”, “Fuel” and “The…
Metallica releases original demo of “My Friend of Misery”, recorded by Jason Newsted.
Metallica has released the original demo of "My Friend of Misery," a track from their 30th-anniversary album, 'The Black Album.' Continue Reading →
Metallica: “Nothing Else Matters” gets an incredible harp cover – listen here
Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" has been given a new interpretation by Spanish artist Whiteveil. Check it out here!
Matt Sorum reveals rivalry between Metallica and Guns N' Roses: "Lars wanted to dominate the world"
Matt Sorum, drummer for Guns N' Roses in the 1990s, said that Metallica was "very competitive" with the band.
Jason Newsted blames Lars and James for the absence of bass on Metallica album: "It's always like this"
The absence of bass in Metallica's '...And Justice For All' was a choice made by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, says Jason Newsted. Continue Reading →
Metallica: Rina Sawayama and IDLES release versions of “Enter Sandman” and “The God That Failed”
Artists Rina Sawayama and IDLES have released their respective versions of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and "The God That Failed".
Metallica donates $50,000 to fund helping earthquake victims in Haiti
With the All Within My Hands Foundation, created and conceived by Metallica, $50,000 was donated to the fund…
Metallica releases video for “Wherever I May Roam” recorded at Palmeiras stadium.
Metallica has released a recording of a concert they performed 28 years ago here in Brazil. Watch the video here! Continue Reading →
Dave Mustaine recalls car accident that took him out of Metallica: "I don't know if we would have survived."
In a new episode of the 'Icons' series, Dave Mustaine discussed the time he was fired from Metallica and decided to form…
Metallica releases first podcast episode about 'Black Album'; listen here.
Metallica fans have a lot to celebrate! The band announced a special podcast, and the first episode has been released…
Metallica: Watch Jason Newsted unboxing an incredible new edition box set of the 'Black Album'
Jason Newsted, former Metallica bassist, appears in a video showing off the deluxe box set of the 'Black Album' re-release. Continue Reading →
Royal Blood reimagines Metallica's "Sad But True"; listen here.
Royal Blood shared their cover of Metallica's "Sad But True," which they performed as part of 'The Metallica Blacklist'.
1991 wasn't just about the 'Black Album'; check out the best albums turning 30 on the Wikimetal podcast.
In episode #329 of the podcast, the editorial team shares sounds, trivia, and opinions about iconic albums from 1991.
Dave Mustaine says he wanted to have a band 'more metal than Metallica'
A new trailer for Dave Mustaine's episode of the series Icons, which will premiere on August 19th, tells the story of the musician after being fired. Continue Reading →
Metallica releases live version of “Of Wolf And Man” recorded in 1993.
As part of the reissue of the 'Black Album', Metallica released the live version of "Of Wolf And Man" captured…
Metallica releases LP in tribute to Chris Cornell; learn more here.
Metallica released an LP of the audio from their performance at the 'I Am the Highway' concert, a tribute to Chris Hemsworth…
[CLOSED] PROMOTION: Win a Metallica kit celebrating the 30th anniversary of 'Black Album'
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'The Black Album', we're choosing one person to win a Metallica kit! Find out how to participate! Continue Reading →
Bruce Dickinson on Metallica's 'Black Album': "We didn't have the courage to take the next step, but they did."
In an interview, Bruce Dickinson stated that Metallica's 'Black Album' was responsible for bringing metal into the mainstream.
Kirk Hammett on Metallica's plans for the 'Black Album': "We wanted a 'Back In Black'"
In a recent interview, Kirk Hammett spoke about Metallica's plans when they conceived their fifth studio album.
Chris Stapleton transforms “Nothing Else Matters” into heavy country rock; listen here.
Chris Stapleton released his cover of the Metallica classic "Nothing Else Matters" as part of 'The Metallica Blacklist' project. Continue Reading →
Metallica releases alternate version of “Nothing Else Matters”; listen here.
Metallica has released an alternate version of "Nothing Else Matters," which will be part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of 'Black Anatomy'..
From Volbeat to St. Vincent: list includes new versions of classics from Metallica's 'Black Album'.
Metallica will release an album with different reinterpretations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 'Black Album' and we've made a selection…
Metallica: Indie singer Phoebe Bridgers releases a cover of "Nothing Else Matters"
Singer Phoebe Bridgers has joined the 'Metallica Blacklist' with a "baroque" version of "Nothing Else Matters." Check out the result. Continue Reading →
Metallica announces podcast with stories about the 'Black Album'
Metallica announces a podcast featuring stories about the 'Black Album' in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary. Learn more here!
Otto: Listen to new music from the band of Tye, son of Robert Trujillo.
Otto, the new band of Tye Trujillo, son of Robert Trujillo, bassist of Metallica, has released "Ride Low," a new song from the project.
Weezer releases version of "Enter Sandman" that is part of the 'Metallica Blacklist'
Weezer's version of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" has been released as a preview of what's to come on the special edition of the 'Black Album'. Continue Reading →
It's been 30 years since Metal(lica) conquered the world.
On July 30, 1991, the music video for "Enter Sandman," a single from the 'Black Album,' was released. Luiz Pimentel spoke…
Metallica releases a previously unreleased live version of "Through the Never"; listen here.
Metallica has released a version of "Through the Never" recorded during a performance in Sacramento in 1992. Listen…
Metallica: “Nothing Else Matters” reaches one billion views on YouTube.
One of Metallica's biggest hits, "Nothing Else Matters," recently reached one billion views on YouTube. Continue Reading →