Metallica News

Former Metallica star Jason Newsted reveals cancer battle
4 May 2026

Metallica bassist Jason Newsted reveals cancer battle for first time

Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has been declared free and clear after a battle with throat cancer.
Metallica has made a substantial donation to relief efforts in Hawaii amid the devastating floods
1 April 2026

Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation pledges $125,000 to Hawaii flood aid

Metallicas charitable arm, All Within My Hands, has pledged a whopping 125,000 to support...
Kirk Hammett's guitars have been auctioned
28 November 2025

Kirk Hammett's guitar far exceeds selling expectations

A guitar Kirk Hammett played during Black Sabbaths final gig has sold for a staggering 76,800.
Robert Trujillo was at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral
12 August 2025

'Like Ozzy was having fun': Robert Trujillo reflects on Osbourne's funeral

Robert Trujillo believes the late Ozzy Osbourne was having fun during his funeral.
Sammy Hagar has heaped praise on Black Sabbath
6 July 2025

Black Sabbath started the metal era, says Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar thinks Black Sabbath started the metal era.
Dave Mustaine has claimed he was left without credit for songs that 'made' Metallica
30 May 2025

Dave Mustaine claims he was left without credit for songs that 'made' Metallica

Dave Mustaine has claimed he penned a lot of music that made Metallica.
Metallica want to play The Sphere
27 April 2025

Metallica hope to play The Sphere

Metallica want to play The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Metallica will play an After-Race Concert at the 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
22 April 2025

Metallica to rock 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Metallica will rock the 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Metallica's Kirk Hammett working on debut solo album
25 March 2025

'It's a fusion of all sorts of styles' Metallica's Kirk Hammett working on debut solo album

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is getting ideas together for his debut solo album.
Metallica 'can't wait' to perform at Black Sabbath's final show
6 February 2025

'Our admiration runs deep!' Metallica 'can't wait' to perform at Black Sabbath's final show

Metallica cant wait to join Black Sabbath for their last-ever concert.
Eagles have donated $2.5 million to the FireAid benefit in support of victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
16 January 2025

Eagles make $2.5m donation to Los Angeles wildfires FireAid benefit concert

Eagles have donated 2.5 million to the Los Angeles wildfires FireAid benefit concert.
Metallica have donated $500,000 to the Los Angeles wildfires relief efforts
14 January 2025

Metallica donate $500k to Los Angeles wildfires relief efforts

Metallica have donated 500,000 to the Los Angeles wildfires relief efforts.
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo reveals his outlook on songwriting
2 January 2025

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo reveals why he doesn't write more songs

Robert Trujillo doesnt mind not writing more songs for Metallica.
Kirk Hammett has revealed how he avoids writer's block
1 September 2024

Kirk Hammett used to get 'frustrated' with writer's block

Kirk Hammett used to get so frustrated with writers block, he would want to smash his guitar to pieces.
Metallica shared a touching tribute to their fan who died at their Edmonton concert
29 August 2024

Metallica pay tribute to fan after tragic death at their concert

Metallica have paid tribute to a fan who died at their concert last week.
Metallica's Black Album becomes 4th album in history to mark huge chart milestone
16 July 2024

Metallica's Black Album becomes 4th album in history to mark huge chart milestone

Metallicas Black Album has become the fourth album in history to spend 750 weeks on the...
James Hetfield still has nightmares before Metallica tours
4 June 2024

Metallica legend James Hetfield still has 'nightmares' before going on tour

James Hetfield still has nightmares before going on tour with Metallica.
Library Of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize
23 May 2024

Metallica's James Hetfield inspired by Sir Elton John in latest writing sessions

Metallicas James Hetfield has been busy penning new music and revealed hes been inspired by...
Metallica to perform in honour Elton John and Bernie Taupin
1 March 2024

Metallica to perform in honour of Elton John and Bernie Taupin at prestigious prize-giving

Metallica are set to perform in honour of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin when the...
James Hetfield wants a microphone with a straw
9 January 2024

Metallica's James Hetfield wants microphone with surprising built in feature

James Hetfield wants someone to create a microphone with built-in straws.
Robert Trujillo is willing to step up to the mic again
29 December 2023

Robert Trujillo ready to sing for Metallica again

Robert Trujillo is ready to step up and sing for Metallica again if they need him to.
Lars Ulrich's father died this month aged 95
26 December 2023

'95 years of adventures...': Metallica's Lars Ulrich mourns loss of dad Torben

Metallicas Lars Ulrich is mourning the loss of his beloved father.
Kirk Hammett says heavy metal wouldn't be what it is today without early prog rock
20 September 2023

Metallica's Kirk Hammett: Prog rock was instrumental in shaping heavy metal

Metallicas Kirk Hammett says prog rock music paved the way for heavy metal.
James Hetfield is taking precautions after contracting COVID-19
4 September 2023

Metallica reschedule Glendale gig after James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19

Metallica pulled out of their concert in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday 03.09.23 after...