40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First TimeBell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Jason Newsted's ChildhoodJason Newsted's ChildhoodRaised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Metallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowMetallica Debut New UFO, Thin Lizzy Covers at L.A. Benefit ShowShow also included guest stars St. Vincent and Avi Vinocur.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Photos: How Woodstock ’99 Progressed Into Absolute ChaosPhotos: How Woodstock ’99 Progressed Into Absolute ChaosThe most infamous festival of all time.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Metallica Celebrates Over 40 Years of History With Pittsburgh ShowMetallica Celebrates Over 40 Years of History With Pittsburgh ShowHeavy metal legends wrap up their 2022 touring season with powerful set.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Report Shows Only 5 Artists Sold More Tickets Than Metallica Over Last 40 YearsReport Shows Only 5 Artists Sold More Tickets Than Metallica Over Last 40 YearsSee who beat 'em.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
‘Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson Actor Meets Metallica at Lollapalooza‘Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson Actor Meets Metallica at LollapaloozaWorlds collided as Eddie Munson jammed with Metallica at Lollapalooza.Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
How GNR and Metallica’s Joint Tour Foreshadowed Their FuturesHow GNR and Metallica’s Joint Tour Foreshadowed Their FuturesThe two biggest rock bands in the world conducted themselves very differently.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
40 Years Ago: James Hetfield Plays First Metallica Show on Guitar40 Years Ago: James Hetfield Plays First Metallica Show on GuitarBand played at Lars Ulrich's Back Bay High School, set up on cafeteria stage typically used for plays. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff