Celebrate the Anniversary of Metallica's First Orion Music + MoreCelebrate the Anniversary of Metallica's First Orion Music + MoreAs we celebrate the anniversary of Orion Music + More, dive deep into the festival with a free download of Metallica's epic soundcheck. Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
The Legacy of 'Metal Massacre,' 40 Years LaterThe Legacy of 'Metal Massacre,' 40 Years LaterImagine if Brian Slagel received the demo of "Hit the Lights" from Metallica and said, "Eh, I think I'll pass." Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Metallica Release Their First Song on 'Metal Massacre' CompMetallica Release Their First Song on 'Metal Massacre' CompBack in June 1982, one of history's seminal heavy-metal compilation albums, Metal Massacre, came out.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
26 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'Load'26 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'Load'Their follow-up to 'The Black Album.' Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
39 Years Ago: Metallica Enter the Studio to Record 'Kill ‘Em All'39 Years Ago: Metallica Enter the Studio to Record 'Kill ‘Em All'On May 10, 1983, a metal revolution was underway.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
30 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'The Black Album'30 Years Ago: Metallica Release 'The Black Album'On Aug. 12, 1991, Metallica released their biggest selling disc, known as 'The Black Album' to fans.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
37 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’37 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Ride the Lightning’How would Metallica follow up 'Kill 'Em All'? On July 27, 1984, we got 'Ride the Lightning.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
22 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' Release22 Years Ago: Metallica Go Symphonic With 'S&M' ReleaseMetallica stepping way outside their comfort zone.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
24 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Reload’24 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Reload’The second half of what was supposed to be a double album.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
13 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’13 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Death Magnetic’Get the story to the follow-up to the panned 'St. Anger.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn