John Bush Says His Kids Will ‘Get S—’ for Metallica DecisionJohn Bush Says His Kids Will ‘Get S—’ for Metallica Decision"It was meant to be James' voice on every Metallica record," he tells UCR. "That was the way it was supposed to be."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Metallica Teach Tricks of the Trade in ‘Being a Band’ MasterClassMetallica Teach Tricks of the Trade in ‘Being a Band’ MasterClassMaster! Master!Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’Song centered on front man's tumultuous upbringing.Gary GraffGary Graff
How Metallica Became the Biggest Band in the World: Exclusive InterviewHow Metallica Became the Biggest Band in the World: Exclusive InterviewMegaforce Records' Jon Zazula says he was determined to put out a debut album that was "better than their unbelievable demo."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
When Metallica Detailed Road Triumphs on ‘Wherever I May Roam’When Metallica Detailed Road Triumphs on ‘Wherever I May Roam’Thundering Black Album single was released on Oct. 19, 1992.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
James Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerJames Hetfield Recalls Metallica Recruiting a Different SingerBand had a frontman they "really, really" wanted, but got turned down. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Robert Trujillo Recalls Opening for ‘Kind’ MetallicaRobert Trujillo Recalls Opening for ‘Kind’ MetallicaBassist toured with his future bandmates in 1993.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Metallica Used a French Horn Without Knowing What It WasWhen Metallica Used a French Horn Without Knowing What It WasKirk Hammett and James Hetfield recall trying to make the Black Album as unique as possible.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Metallica Album That Left Lars Ulrich Least ‘Bewildered’The Metallica Album That Left Lars Ulrich Least ‘Bewildered’Drummer says thrash giants will never stop making new records.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica Resented Jason Newsted for Quitting, Says Lars UlrichMetallica Resented Jason Newsted for Quitting, Says Lars UlrichJames Hetfield also reflects on why they didn't fight to keep bassist who left in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment at Wembley StadiumMetallica’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment at Wembley StadiumGuitarist Kirk Hammett was afraid he was going to "screw it up" during the band's big moment.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Win Metallica’s Black Album Deluxe Box SetWin Metallica’s Black Album Deluxe Box SetExpansive collection -- which includes a remastered version of the original album, plus more than 24 hours of live material, demos, rough mixes and interviews -- retails for $240. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin