“And then he played me the whole Mercyful Fate medley down the phone. He said, ‘What do you think?’ I said, ‘Are you kidding?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Metallica’s self-titled album is already the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Musician James Hetfield of Metallica ...

There can be endless debates about the genre's GOAT, but without a doubt, Metallica are the most successful band to ever play heavy music. Other classic metal bands have played it safe enough to have ...

In the latest issue of Metal Hammer, Hammett reflects on his time with the legendary thrash metal quartet, and along the way, he’s asked “what he thinks his finest moment as a player is.” Rather than ...