About a decade ago, Metallica were planning to release an expanded edition of their “No Life ‘Til Leather” demo tape. However, the reissue never materialized due to a dispute involving songwriting credits. At the time, former guitarist Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) took issue with drummer Lars Ulrich receiving credit for songs he didn’t write. Now, during…
On January 22, Primus played a special set during the Bass Magazine Awards at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. The performance found the band joined by guests Mike Dirnt (Green Day) and Justin Chancellor (Tool) for “Too Many Puppies,” Robert Trujillo (Metallica) for “My Name Is Mud“ and Marcus Miller for “Tommy The Cat.“…
Megadeth have officially released their self-titled farewell album. Notably, that effort also includes a bonus cover of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning.” You can check that out below. Dave Mustaine previously said the following about revisiting his former band: “As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride The…
Aria Guitars will be reissuing late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton’s Aria Pro II Signature Bass this spring. The company said the following about the release: “The legend returns. We are proud to unveil the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass – SB-CLB at NAMM 2026. This special model honors Cliff Burton’s groundbreaking tone and…
During a recent interview with Revolver, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine futher discussed his relationship with his former Metallica bandmates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The frontman believes a tour featuring both acts would help “make everything right.” Mustaine said the following when asked if he wishes he maintained a friendship with Hetfield and Ulrich: “You know,…
During a recent interview with Spin, ex-Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) opened about his relationship with the band’s guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. According to him, he “really [does] love those guys.” Mustaine had the following to say when asked about Megadeth’s decision to record a cover of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” for…
According to The Sun, Metallica are close to making a deal for a possible 2027 residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, NV. The report claims the negotiation process is about “90 percent” done. A “mole” told The Sun the following: “Metallica having a residency at the Sphere is all anyone is talking about on…
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has announced a new radio show called “Lars’ Deep Dive.” The program’s first episode focuses on AC/DC and it recently aired through SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica channel (Ch. 42). It is also available on demand. The following rebroadcasts are scheduled as well: January 6 at 3pm ET January 7 at 1pm ET…
Metallica’s James Hetfield has shared a new reading of Clement-Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (aka “The Night Before Christmas”). You can check that out below. The band commented: “Grab your cocoa and settle in by the fire before your long winter’s nap for a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Papa…
Metallica have shared pro-shot footage of “The Day That Never Comes” from their December 3 show at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre in Sakhir, Bahrain. You can watch that below. The track is from their 2008 album “Death Magnetic.”
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