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How Megadeth's 'Ride the Lightning' Cover 'Pushed' Dave Mustaine
The cover gave Dave Mustaine a newfound appreciation for Metallica's James Hetfield.
The Surprising Moments Metallica Needed Substitute Musicians
From James Hetfield's injuries to Lars Ulrich's unexpected "episode," here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.
James Hetfield Proposes to Girlfriend During Underwater Dive
Get all the details on the Metallica frontman's engagement.
Dave Mustaine Details His Last Conversation With James Hetfield
The ex-bandmates have had a famously fraught relationship for decades.
The 2 Metallica Songs James Hetfield Finds Difficult to Play Live
James Hetfield revealed the two Metallica songs that he finds a little difficult to play live during an appearance on 'The Metallica Report' podcast.
Metallica's James Hetfield Read a Classic Christmas Story
James Hetfield of Metallica narrates 'A Visit From St. Nicolas,' better known for its opening line, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.'
5 Most Adorable Moments in Metal From 2025 You Have to See
Mosh pit marriages and nu-metal babies lead our list of the most adorable metal moments of 2025.
Why Metallica Stopped Using Amps Live
James Hetfield's guitar tech explained that Metallica stopped using guitar amps after they first using amp modelers at their 2013 show in Antarctica.
Metallica Vs. Megadeth - Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)
King used to play in Megadeth — but loyalty isn't everything.