
Jon Wiederhorn


41 Years Ago – Metallica Start the Thrash Revolution With ‘Kill ‘Em All’
Discover the untold story behind Metallica's 'Kill Em All' album, including the band's creative struggles and collaborative process.

27 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Load’
Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.'

40 Years Ago: Metallica Entered the Studio to Record ‘Kill ‘Em All’
On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.

42 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
It was a bummer when Metallica fired Dave Mustaine, but then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.

42 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.

39 Years Ago – Metallica Unleash the Epic Album ‘Master of Puppets’
On March 3, 1986, Metallica released 'Master of Puppets'. Get the story behind the album.

24 Years Ago – Jason Newsted Leaves Metallica
On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

24 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With ‘S&M’ Release
Metallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.

27 Years Ago: Metallica Lock and ‘Reload’
The second half of what was supposed to be a double album for Metallica.

38 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.