That tone was only hammered home by the music. The first Unforgiven was an inverse ballad, weaving between Metallica’s trademark, thumping metal on the verses and introspective Americana during the ...

But for frontman James Hetfield, one track stands out above the rest: “The Unforgiven II.” It’s normal for a band member to ...

The tour will feature a stacked lineup of women-fronted bands and solo acts: Spiritbox, Poppy, K. Flay, and Nova Twins will ...

Metallica’s catalog is stacked with songs that shaped not only the band’s identity but also several eras of heavy music. Yet ...

The indie scene was once built on a siege mentality. But when film music has overtaken everything, does holding out for principles hold any meaning?

Pinching a riff from Kirk Hammett’s former band and inspired by a Charlton Heston film, Metallica reached a new level with ...

Now, it could have just been because we all narrowly avoided the wild thunderstorm that had been threatening to ruin our night just a few hours earlier. But I like to think it was something more ...

After wowing fans across the country, Metallica took in some much-needed relaxation on Sydney Harbour on Sunday. The band – frontman James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Nearly 1 million Australians will see AC/DC and Metallica as the giants of hard rock and heavy metal tour the country this month, ...

Lane Nichols is Deputy Head of News and a senior journalist for the New Zealand Herald with more than 20 years' experience in the industry. The Herald speaks to Metallica fans at Eden Park ahead of ...