Metallica may have a checkered history in the studio, but James Hetfield thought some albums were pretty much bulletproof.

It’s no secret that onstage, I’m a different person,” James Hetfield said in a 2023 interview. “More shooting from the hip, ...

The first four Metallica albums are heavy metal perfection, but the cost of that achievement is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, those thrash metal masterpieces are so immaculately crafted ...

Within a rock band, there are usually defined roles. Even among groups with multiple guitarists. Often, one covers the rhythm parts while the other takes the lead. Sometimes it’s not so obvious. Like ...