1996 was a big, complicated year for Metallica. The release of their sixth studio album, Load, came with much criticism from fans and critics alike. Their headlining slot on the massive traveling ...

"We'll never stop, we'll never quit, 'cause we're Metallica!" In early 1984, San Francisco's titans of thrash metal issued "Whiplash," the first single from their 1983 debut album Kill 'Em All — and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. They achieved all that between 1981 and 1991. Surely the next 10 years would follow a similarly ...

Some were skeptical about the combination of the SFSO and the biggest metal band on the planet. However, the end result is magical. The orchestra brought a new depth to many of the band’s songs. “One” ...

The band has dropped the first single from the album, “Lux Æterna,” a three-and-a-half-minute-long blast that recalls the band’s early albums, which got a big revival with the prominent use of their ...

Metallica delivered on their "No Repeat Weekend" vow on Saturday in Amsterdam, performing a 16-song set list that didn't repeat a single track from the band's Thursday night show at the same venue.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 12: (L-R) Robert Trujillo, Lars Ulrich, ...

Today, Metallica launched their extensive M72 world tour in support of their 12th studio album, 72 Seasons, at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. During the performance, Metallica’s set ran through the ...

Is Metallica rock or metal? The answer may not be as simple as you might think. Sure, us metalheads wouldn't dream of lumping Metallica in with only rock music. Because, let's face it, the ...

Today, Metallica will release their 11th album, 72 Seasons. Later this month, they will begin playing those songs in stadiums all over the world. In my town, a pair of local Metallica shows were ...